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Bill Reeder, Founding Dean of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, Dies After Battle with Cancer

Published April 14, 2025 at 3:00PM

MANASSAS, Va. — Bill Reeder, the founding dean of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), died over the weekend after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family in hospice care, according to a message shared by current Dean Rick Davis.

Reeder joined George Mason University in 2001 and led the newly established CVPA for 14 years. Under his leadership, the college expanded its offerings to include now-thriving programs in Film and Video Studies, Computer Game Design, and Arts Management. These additions played a pivotal role in shaping the college into a comprehensive institution for arts education.

Police Blotter: ABC Store Robbery, Domestic Strangulations, and Fraud Investigations

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published April 14, 2025 at 10:00AM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Woodbridge (22192) – April 8, 2025
A man entered the ABC store on Smoketown Rd., threatened the employee, and pushed her aside before stealing multiple bottles of alcohol. He fled the scene before officers and K-9 units arrived. The suspect has not been located.

Manassas (20109) – April 7, 2025
Jordan Alan LOCKETT, 28, is wanted after allegedly beating and strangling a 36-year-old woman, temporarily taking her phone to prevent her from calling 911.
Charges: Strangulation, assault & battery, preventing the summoning of law enforcement

Prince William Supervisor Raises Questions About Fair Funding of Court Services Amid Clerk’s Expansion Requests

By Potomac Local News

Published April 11, 2025 at 1:00PM

Clerk of the Circuit Court Jacqueline Smith (bottom left) presents an update on her office’s services and funding requests to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors during its April 1, 2025, meeting.

A Prince William County Supervisor is calling for a review of how the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park contribute to the operation of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, citing concerns about equity as the office expands its public service offerings and technology footprint.

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EXCLUSIVE: Remix Market to Replace Former Tin Cannon Brewery in Gainesville

By Potomac Local News

Published April 11, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated April 11, 2025 at 4:04PM

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A new chapter is unfolding at the former Tin Cannon Brewery site in Gainesville, and it’s bringing a colorful mix of sustainability, community, and secondhand treasures.

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Prince William Leaders Voice Concern Over Federal Funding Uncertainties

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published April 10, 2025 at 11:00AM

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors and Prince William County Schools administrators met on April 1.

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County Leaders Signal Support for Meals Tax Reduction in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published April 10, 2025 at 10:00AM

A waitress at Dixie Bones BBQ in Woodbridge.

Prince William County could soon see a significant shift in its meals tax policy, as several key members of the Board of County Supervisors support cutting the tax in half and eventually phasing it out.

Board Chair At-large Deshundra Jefferson told Potomac Local News she supports reducing the county’s meals tax from 4% to 2% in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which takes effect July 1, 2025. Jefferson also wants the Board to consider a plan to phase out the tax entirely over the next few years.

PODCAST: Discovering Buckland Historic Center with Rob Orrison

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 10, 2025 at 7:00AM

In this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, we sit down with Rob Orrison, Manager of the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division, to talk about the Buckland Historic Center, also known as Buckland Mill—one of the county’s most historically rich and least-known treasures.

Located just off Route 29 near the Fauquier County line, Buckland was once a bustling mill town dating back to the 18th century. Today, it’s the focus of ongoing preservation efforts aimed at restoring its historic charm and opening it up to the public.

Woodbridge Man Indicted for Obstructing IRS, Failing to File Tax Returns

By Potomac Local News

Published April 9, 2025 at 11:30AM

A federal grand jury has indicted a Woodbridge man on charges of obstructing the Internal Revenue Service and willfully failing to file tax returns over multiple years, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

According to the indictment returned in Alexandria on April 8, Omini Tete Riman, an information technology specialist, is accused of filing false tax returns and later taking steps to hinder the IRS from collecting nearly $400,000 in refunds he allegedly obtained under false pretenses.

Prince William County Works to Restore Brentsville’s Oldest Home

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 9, 2025 at 7:00AM

Prince William County’s Office of Historic Preservation is working to restore one of the county’s most overlooked historic homes — the Williams-Dawe House.

In a new episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, host Uriah Kiser sits down with Paige Gibbons-Backus, Historic Site Manager at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center, to talk about the home’s history, its many owners, and the extensive restoration work now underway.

Crews Respond to Major Gas Leak Outside Manassas at QTS Data Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 8, 2025 at 9:25PM

Emergency crews remained on scene late into the evening Monday after a major gas leak was reported at the QTS data center just outside the City of Manassas.

Prince William County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 9540 Godwin Drive at 2:10 p.m. for reports of a gas leak. As of 9 p.m., units were still actively working the scene.