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Feds Find Prince William Schools in Violation of Title IX Over Gender Identity Policies

By Uriah Kiser
The Prince William County School Board 2024 to 2027. Top left to right: Erica Tredinnick, Justin Wilk, Dr. Babur Lateef, Lisa Zarapur, Tracy Blake. Bottom row: Jennifer Wall, Richard Jessie, Loree Williams. [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is among five Northern Virginia school divisions found to be in violation of Title IX, a federal civil rights law, due to policies allowing students to access restrooms and participate in sports based on gender identity.

In a press release, Youngkin said the school divisions—Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, and the City of Alexandria—“have been violating federal law, deliberately neglecting their responsibility to protect students’ safety, privacy and dignity, and ignoring parents’ rights.”

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Police Blotter: 2-Year-Old Was Found Alone in Woodbridge—Police Are Looking for His Mother

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Police are searching for a woman accused of leaving her 2-year-old son unattended outside a home on Dawson Beach Road. Officers responded to the home around 9:17 p.m. on July 23 after a child was found alone and in poor condition. Authorities say the boy’s mother, 37-year-old Alexandra Anna Granruth, had arranged for someone to look after the child earlier that afternoon but never returned.

When police tried to contact Granruth, she allegedly refused to come back. The child was not injured and was released to known parties. Warrants have been issued for Granruth, who is now wanted for felony child neglect.

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Dumfries Delays Vote to Name New Park After Luke and Clarice Torian

By Uriah Kiser
Torian

DUMFRIES, Va. – A proposal to name a new public park after Delegate Luke Torian (D-24, Prince William County) and his wife, Clarice, was removed from the July 1, 2025, Dumfries Town Council agenda — delaying what many community members hoped would be a celebratory vote.

The park, which sits atop the town’s former landfill site, is part of a major transformation that’s turning more than 80 acres of reclaimed land into a public green space overlooking Quantico Creek. The site is adjacent to the Rose Gaming Resort and represents one of the most visible symbols of the town’s revitalization.

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Prince William Planning Commission Approves Battery Storage Facilities

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve two new battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities—one on University Boulevard in Bristow and the other on Bethlehem Road near Manassas

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Retired Prince William Police Major Kevin Hughart Dies After 36-Year Career in Law Enforcement

By Uriah Kiser
Hughart

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Retired Prince William County Police Major Kevin Hughart, a highly respected and decorated officer with a 36-year career in law enforcement, died Tuesday, July 23, 2025. He was surrounded by close family at the time of his passing, according to a statement released by the Prince William County Police Department.

Hughart joined the department in 1989 after serving four years in the U.S. Army with the elite 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard.” He began his police career in Eastern District Operations as a patrol officer and later worked as an auto theft detective. Over the years, he rose steadily through the ranks, becoming a sergeant in 1998 and a major in 2014. He most recently served as the department’s Assistant Chief of Operations before retiring in May 2025.

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Prince William Police Raid Sunrise Convenience Store

By Alan Gloss

MANASSAS, Va. – Prince William County Police executed a search warrant at the Sunrise BP & Two Brothers Chicken Express convenience store and gas station at 9745 Liberia Avenue on July 24, 2025.

Police spokeswoman Officer Renee Carr confirmed the department was conducting an active search at the property but declined to provide further information. Officers at the scene blocked off the premises, though nearby businesses remained accessible.

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Brew Republic Bids Farewell with Final Weekend Bash

By Jazbia Chaudhry

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Woodbridge is raising a glass one last time as Brew Republic Bierwerks prepares to close its doors for good after nearly a decade in business.

The beloved brewery, located at 15201 Potomac Town Place in Stonebridge Town Center, will host its “Closing Time Party” from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 — a weekend-long celebration filled with live music, karaoke, trivia, and farewell toasts. The brewery invites the community to stop by for one final round of fun, food, and memories.

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Father Charged with Felony Homicide in Death of 4-Month-Old Son in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A 22-year-old man has been charged with felony homicide following the death of his 4-month-old son, authorities announced Wednesday.

Prince William County police say Gianni Romero-Coreas, of the 14300 block of Jeffries Road in Woodbridge, just off  Route 1, was arrested July 24 by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Manassas. He is being held without bond.

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Occoquan Celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ With Festive Deals, Costumes, and Holiday Cheer

By Potomac Local News

OCCOQUAN, Va. – Christmas will come early to the riverside town of Occoquan as businesses and visitors gear up for a festive summertime celebration packed with holiday spirit, exclusive deals, and creative twists on winter traditions.

The town’s Christmas in July event returns on Friday, July 25, offering a full day of holiday-themed shopping, refreshments, and activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nearly two dozen local shops, galleries, and eateries are participating in the event, each putting a unique spin on Christmas during the summer heat.

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Forest Greens Golf Club Just Got a Major Makeover—Here’s What’s New

By Potomac Local News

TRIANGLE, Va. – Community leaders, residents, and golf enthusiasts gathered this week to celebrate the newly renovated clubhouse at Forest Greens Golf Club with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Upgrades to the Triangle-based facility include a refreshed entrance with modern signage, an updated lobby and fireplace, improved grill room, fully renovated restrooms, a new pro shop, and brand-new furniture throughout the building. The improvements were funded through Prince William County Parks and Recreation’s Capital Improvement Program, part of a countywide effort to improve and modernize public facilities.

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