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Changes in Council membership could give newly appointed Mayor Ralph Smith the deciding vote. The City of Manassas Council will reconsider the Center Street rezoning Monday, Nov. 9, after two 3-3 votes left plans for 162 apartments and a…
Bhatt took the stand last week and admitted he dismembered and disposed of the remains of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, after finding her dead in their Manassas Park home in July 2024.
Police closed a section of Weems Road between Traveller Street and Kirby Street in the City of Manassas. Sunday, November 8, 2026 What We Know The Manassas City Police Department closed Weems Road between Traveller Street and Kirby Street…
Center Street in historic Old Town Manassas was lined with people Saturday as high school marching bands, dance troupes and car clubs made their way past the crowds.
Virginia Department of Transportation crews are securing loose overhead sign panels on Interstate 95 northbound just before exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg.
Manassas City Public Schools is exploring a school-based health clinic, with funding, location and operating plans still to be determined. Manassas City Public Schools is exploring a student health center that could provide medical…
By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living If you are still waking up earlier than usual after turning back the clocks, you are not alone. The extra hour that comes with…
Fredericksburg City Public Schools announced that longtime educator Emma Brown is slated to become the next principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School, beginning Monday, November 30, 2026.
Prince William County police reported an indecent exposure at a Woodbridge residence in Friday’s daily incident report and said missing endangered juvenile Nevaeh Hazel Mae Simpson has been located and is safe.
Do you have a child, family member or friend that would benefit from our adapted programs? Prince William County Parks and Recreation is proud to offer programs for individuals with disabilities, both youths and adults, and is committed to…
Provided by Prince William County Fire & Rescue Fire and rescue units were dispatched at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, to a reported structure fire in the 3700…
Seaman Apprentice Emmanuella Iggy, a 2021 graduate of Woodbridge High School, is serving as an operations specialist aboard the USS Mahan, a Navy destroyer based at Naval Station Norfolk.
A closer look at graduation rates among high schools across Greater Manassas and Prince William County. Prince William County Public Schools reported a record 96.1% on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2026, up from 94.8% in 2025 and…
Prince William County has once again earned the highest possible bond ratings from Moody's Ratings, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, reaffirming the county's strong financial position, responsible fiscal management and growing…
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation Capture Fall Before it Falls! Only one more week until the Fall Photo Contest closes! The colors are at their peak, the…
After Naresh Bhatt offered shocking testimony Thursday, claiming his wife, Mamta Kafle, committed suicide in July 2024 and he admitted to dismembering her body, prosecutor Matthew Sweet picked apart Bhatt’s claims, calling him a liar, a…
According to police, in June, the coach picked up the 15-year-old girl, a player on the team, drove her to an undisclosed location in the county and sexually assaulted her before taking her back to her residence.
Provided by Prince William County Fire & Rescue Fire Displaces 12 Residents, Spreads to Neighboring Home At 12:04 a.m. on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026, Prince William County Fire and Rescue…
A Prince William County high school girls' basketball coach and middle school assistant teacher faces five felony charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old player.
Prince William County police said they arrested the head coach of the Gar-Field High School girls basketball team on five counts of indecent liberties by a custodian after a sexual assault investigation involving a 15-year-old player…
Provided by Prince William County Development Services In September, 22 small business owners received a certificate of occupancy or written authorization to ‘Open for Business’ from Prince William County Department…
In a stunning turn in his murder trial Thursday, a Manassas Park, Virginia, man admitted to dismembering his wife's body and putting her remains in the trash, but claims he did it after finding her dead from what he believes was a suicide.
Naresh Bhatt admitted on the witness stand Thursday that he dismembered his wife's body and put her remains in the household trash bin after finding her dead in the primary bedroom of their home as a result of an apparent…
The head coach of a girls' high school basketball team in Prince William County is facing charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a player in his car.
The Quantico Commissary was named first place in the superstore category for the 2025 Defense Commissary Agency Director’s Award, Marine Corps Base Quantico said.
The City of Manassas Park is encouraging residents to use OmniRide Connect, the on-demand service that replaced the former OmniRide Local Route 68, the city said.
ARTfactory invites runners, walkers, and families to its inaugural 5K and Fun Run, A Frozen Experience, on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, the organization said.
Naresh Bhatt delivered shocking testimony on the witness stand Thursday: He said he found his wife Mamta Kafle lying unresponsive on the floor of their master bedroom on the night of July 30, 2024, after an apparent suicide – but…
Find out who each Prince William County high school football team played and how they performed this week. Also see results for games from earlier this season.
Sip, sip, hooray! Virginia's native grape is getting its moment in the wine spotlight at the Norton Showcase. Dress for the weather and spend the day sampling with winemakers and discovering what makes this Virginia varietal…
Manassas City School Board candidate Sara J. Brescia said Wednesday that unofficial results showing her 13 votes behind Murina V. Dove for the third open seat do not end the race, and that late mail and provisional ballots could still…
The defense is beginning its case in the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt, the Manassas Park, Virginia, man accused of killing his wife, Mamta Kafla Bhatt, and disposing of her remains in 2024.
The City of Manassas has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Manassas Community Center, 8750 Sudley Road, on proposed sidewalk and pedestrian crossing improvements along Sudley Road. Residents can…
Three men robbed an 18-year-old at gunpoint after he arranged through social media to sell shoes and clothing near Manassas, Prince William County police said in Wednesday's daily incident report.
Back in March, a labor arbitrator ordered Prince William County schools to rehire ousted teachers union president Maggie Hansford with a year of back pay and other expenses after the school division refused to award her a job in the…
The Sharks host Potomac Senior on November 6 as this week’s high school sports roundup looks at Colgan’s history and the man whose name the school carries. Colgan High School hosts Potomac Senior on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m., closing…
More than 160 years after the Second Battle of Manassas, an unidentified soldier receives military honors at Arlington National Cemetery as Veterans Day approaches. An unidentified Union soldier believed to have died during the Second…
The Esquivel family built a business through lean beginnings, economic setbacks and a pandemic, while generations of customers helped make Manassas their home. 2-Minute Brief What happened? Ashton Family Restaurant is approaching its 25th…
By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living You do not have to be in the room on Nov. 14 to support Semper K9 Assistance Dogs. The Quantico-based nonprofit is inviting…
This week’s guide explores the families behind the Hylton Performing Arts Center and looks ahead to music, comedy and Friday night line dancing across Manassas. Long before the first curtain rose at the Hylton Performing Arts Center…
The Democratic Manassas City Council member defeats Republican Nate Fritzen in the November 3 election. Sonia Ruth Vasquez Luna, a Democratic member of the City of Manassas City Council, won the November 3 special election for Virginia’s…
Three Democratic candidates win the available City Council seats in the November 3 election. Dianne Lane, Jill M. Spall and Helen Anne Zurita, all Democratic candidates, won the three available seats on the City of Manassas City Council in…
Three Democratic-endorsed candidates win the available School Board seats in the November 3 election, with a 13-vote margin for the final seat. Incumbent Lisa Anne Stevens, Marcus S. Still and Murina V. Dove won the three available seats…
Lisa Anne Stevens, Marcus S. Still and Murina V. Dove finished as the top three in the race for three open seats. Incumbent Sara J. Brescia finished fourth, 13 votes behind Dove.
Roberto Maldonado Jr., Kevin J. Moreau and Maya I. Miernik finished as the top three in the race for three open seats on the Manassas Park Governing Body.
Dianne Lane, Jill M. Spall and Helen Anne Zurita won the three open seats. Incumbent Theresa Coates Ellis, the only Republican on the council and a member since 2019, finished fourth.
All three statewide constitutional amendments are passing. Local majorities in Prince William County, Stafford County, Manassas City and Fredericksburg City also supported each question in unofficial results.
Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman won the 7th District and Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam won the 10th District in unofficial results. Both districts cover parts of the Potomac Local coverage area.
More than four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Virginians have approved a ballot measure that will protect their access to abortion— the first of three ballot measures that won by clear margins on Election Day.
Sonia Vasquez Luna, a Democrat, has won the special election for the 20th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, according to still unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Four people have died in three crashes since April, renewing concerns about traffic safety in the Yorkshire area. 2-Minute Brief A 16-year-old Manassas boy has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter following an October…
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office This Veterans Day, Prince William County invites the community to recognize and honor the veterans who have served our country and have connections…
A 16-year-old Manassas driver has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in an Oct. 24 crash that killed a 70-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman near Manassas, Prince William County police said in Tuesday's daily…
Today’s elections will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate for the final two years of the current presidential term, along with several competitive races in Virginia and three proposed amendments to the state constitution.
A Manassas teen is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and other offenses in connection with a crash that claimed the lives of two people and injured a 14-year-old girl.The teen, whose name was not released because…
A 16-year-old boy is facing multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter, after he was driving a pickup truck that was involved in a fatal crash, according to Prince William County police.
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam won reelection in the 10th Congressional District on Tuesday evening, beating Republican Dave Beckwith, according to the Associated Press.
Rep. Eugene Vindman is projected to win reelection in the 7th Congressional District over Republican Douglas Ollivant, according to the Associated Press.
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner was projected to win reelection to a fourth term Tuesday night, beating his Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa, according to the Associated Press.
Provided by City of Manassas Economic Development Department Look Who’s Coming to Town! For holiday cheer, mark your calendars for the first weekend in December! Festivities begin Friday, Dec. 4…
Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry P. Devine and Beth Black unveiled the city's new 300th anniversary logo at the Oct. 27 City Council meeting as planning for 2028 ramps up.
Prosecutors rested their case in the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt after emotional testimony from the brother of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, NBC Washington reported.
The Manassas City Council unanimously approved $33,340.88 in state funding on Oct. 26 to continue opioid overdose prevention services. The grant, awarded through the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority, supports an existing harm reduction…
Polls across Prince William County opened at 6 a.m. this morning for Election Day – the last day voters can cast their ballots for members of U.S. Congress as well as leaders in the Cities of Manassas, Manassas Park and…
Jurors heard from Mamta's brother, Mahesh Kafle, who testified he became concerned in February 2024 when Mamta and their mother switched from video calls to audio-only calls.
Supervisors are expected to review an earlier proposal following complaints about industrial noise near residential neighborhoods. 2-Minute Brief WHAT’S HAPPENING: Prince William County supervisors are expected to reconsider proposed noise…
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation Stay active and on track over winter break with the Student Winter Pass Sale! Choose a 30-day or 60-day option and enjoy…
Provided by VDOT Crash Responder Safety Week highlights importance of moving over on the road In the wake of multiple crashes involving first responders and roadside professionals, the Virginia Department…
A 16-year-old boy was seriously hurt when an unknown person stabbed him in the upper body while he was walking in Woodbridge on Halloween night, Prince William County police said in Monday's daily incident report.
By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living From subtle symptoms to potentially lifesaving screening, a UVA Health specialist explains what adults should know about lung cancer risks, prevention, and treatment.…
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation Fall is the perfect time to get outside, take in the crisp fall air and go for a hike! Peak fall foliage…
Prince William County is refusing a request by the U.S. Department of Justice to send observers to county polling places on Election Day, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported.
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation Autumn breeze, crisp leaves and PWC Parks photos, please! The PWC Parks Fall Photo Contest is NOW OPEN to any photographer, amateur…
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation Looking for ways to make the most of November? From outdoor adventures to exciting programs and opportunities to learn something new, Prince…
A campaign canvass launch featuring U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Eugene Vindman, advertised for Monday afternoon at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, has been canceled.
Music has a way with forging paths with people and two teenagers, Dani and Emy, started out musically with a few guitar lessons at Pickers in Fredericksburg where they learned the basics on a six-string guitar.
Prince William supervisors unanimously approved expanding the E-Commerce Overlay District near Bristow Road and Bristoe Station Battlefield Historic Park for more distribution and fulfillment uses.
Manassas Park police will resume enforcing vehicle decal requirements Nov. 5 after a grace period. The $30 orange passenger decal has no serial number this year.
The Prince William Human Rights Student Leadership Council, or HRSLC, recently welcomed 99 students to its 11th cohort during an orientation introducing them to the council’s work and what they can expect during the 2026-27 school year…
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By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living Here’s what’s happening around our community this week, from honoring veterans and discovering local history to exploring healthy living, creative activities, and opportunities…
Prince William supervisors approve additional distribution and fulfillment operations along Bristow Road, next to Bristoe Station Battlefield Historic Park. The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved a…
Residents can review the proposed roadway changes before the meeting and provide comments on the design. The City of Manassas has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Manassas Community Center, 8750…
Scouts and community volunteers are helping restore a heavily wooded, underused area of Old Town Manassas, including the new Baldwin Park Nature Trail. 2-Minute Brief MANASSAS, Va., Oct. 31, 2026. Scouts and community volunteers are…
Democrats handily swept all three available seats on the Manassas City Council in Tuesday's voting, knocking the lone Republican incumbent, Theresa Coates Ellis, off the council.
Democrats handily swept all three available seats on the Manassas City Council in Tuesday's voting, knocking the lone Republican incumbent, Theresa Coates Ellis, off the council.
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood has won a third term at the helm of Dumfries, but Vice Mayor Monae Nickerson has lost her bid for reelection, according to still unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood has won a third term at the helm of Dumfries, but Vice Mayor Monae Nickerson has lost her bid for reelection, according to still unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Most of the nation returned to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks.
WASHINGTON — Communities throughout the country have been inundated with television ads and outside spending as politicians try to spur voter turnout in the most competitive U.S. House races in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
By Dr. Sabrina Brandon Ricks, SBR Workplace Leadership Services Serving as a community college professor and a business consultant, I get the great opportunity to be exposed to the literal…
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November gives us plenty of reasons to feel grateful. As we make plans for Thanksgiving and time with the people we love, it is also a good time to notice…
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November gives us plenty of reasons to feel grateful. As we make plans for Thanksgiving and time with the people we love, it is also a good time to notice…
Four people have died in three separate collisions since April as Prince William County prepares a study of longstanding traffic safety concerns in the Maplewood area. Three fatal crashes since April have claimed four lives in the…
A Montclair home at 4743 Holly Side Drive has turned its front yard into a Hogwarts Halloween display with a train that opens into a Hogsmeade-style town.
2-Minute Brief A 33-year-old Manassas man was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle collision early Saturday, October 31, at Centreville Road (Route 28) and Rugby Road in Prince William County. Police identified the man as…
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at President Donald Trump, the Iran War and the country’s affordability crisis during a rally in Prince William County Friday night to support Rep. Eugene Vindman and his bid for a…
A 33-year-old Manassas man has died and three others were taken to the hospital with injuries early Saturday morning after a head-on collision in the Yorkshire area of Manassas.
The Gar-Field High School football squad improved to 8-1 this season after defeated Patriot 21-7 on Friday. The Red Wolves are 8-1 with one game remaining.
Find out who each Prince William County high school football team played and how they performed this week. Also see results for games from earlier this season.
Prince William County approved a Maplewood traffic safety study months before three people died in separate collisions near Leland Road. Two fatal crashes six months apart have claimed three lives near Leland Road in Prince William County…
Patriot defeated Independence 39–38 in overtime on October 23, while Gainesville shut out Osbourn 23–0 and Battlefield defeated Osbourn Park 41–0. Unity Reed did not play October 23. The Lions, 0–8, return to the field Friday, October 30…
A water main break near Interstate 66 and Sudley Road (Route 234) in Prince William County temporarily closed several ramps and lanes Friday afternoon, October 30. All lanes reopened by 2:19 p.m., according to the Virginia Department of…
Stan Jones, CEO of ACTS and a Fredericksburg City School Board member, talks IWALK, a second domestic-violence safe house and his write-in campaign on the Potomac Local News Podcast.
A group of local activists are asking Prince William County supervisors to place a 12-month pause on all new data center approvals as the mammoth server warehouses continue to strain the electric grid, raise power bills and disrupt…
A Stafford man already jailed on sexual assault and obscenity charges is now accused of trying to arrange the murder of the victim in his earlier case, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
VDOT scheduled overnight I-95 lane closures near Aquia and Falmouth, Route 1 work at Chopawamsic Creek and the Falmouth Bridge, and other road work across the Fredericksburg District Nov. 1–6.
Residents and grassroots groups held a roughly 40-minute press conference Thursday evening outside the NTT data center complex at 13710 Daves Store Lane in Gainesville to call for a 12-month pause on new data center applications that…
Route 1 traffic near Quantico will be reduced to two lanes overnight next week while crews install new bridge beams, the Virginia Department of Transportation said.
There are only two weeks left in the high school football regular season, and the playoff race is heating up. Here are four things to know down the stretch.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors received an informational presentation during its Oct. 20 meeting from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on the feasibility of converting the Interstate 95 reversible express…
A Gainesville man who held a top secret security clearance pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme that helped North Korean IT workers get remote jobs at U.S. companies, InsideNoVa reported.
Attorneys in Naresh Bhatt's murder trial argued Thursday over whether statements Mamta Kafle Bhatt allegedly made to her brother about abuse by her husband can be heard by jurors, WUSA 9 reported.
A Northern Virginia man has been charged in an international scheme that used stolen American identities to enroll "ghost students" and siphon more than $1.4 million in federal student aid, FOX 5 DC reported.
Manassas Park police will resume issuing tickets for expired vehicle decals November 5, following a grace period after the October 5 renewal deadline. The annual passenger vehicle decal costs $30, separate from personal property taxes…
Saying he wants to avoid “inappropriate federal intervention” at the polls, Prince William County Registrar Eric Olsen will not allow federal monitors inside county polling places on Election Day.
U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman will get some help rallying his Democratic base Friday night from one of the most popular Democrats in Congress and a possible contender for the 2028 presidential race: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Provided by VDOT Route 1 travelers need to anticipate overnight delays next week near Quantico as construction advances to replace the bridge over Chopawamsic Creek located at the Stafford County…
Provided by Town of Occoquan Join the Town of Occoquan’s family-friendly Occoquan Costume Parade & Contest on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m.,…
Provided by City of Manassas Economic Development Department A New Player in Federal Tech Manassas’ professional and technical services sector continues to gain momentum with the addition of Akamai Intelligence…
A Manassas City Council woman and immigrant from El Salvador is competing against a self-described “Log Cabin Republican” in the special election for the 20th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
A table on the University of Mary Washington's Campus Walk that advertised voter registration while displaying Democratic campaign literature was permitted under the university's rules, a UMW spokeswoman said.
By Rebecca Barnes Sean and Antoinette McDonald have spent more than two decades building a life together in Prince William County. Now, the Triangle couple’s search for Sean’s paternal family…
Loudoun County Public Schools staff floated closing four western elementary schools to save about $8.5 million, but most board members opposed the idea Tuesday. The discussion follows Prince William County’s closure of Potomac View…
A parent returned to the Prince William County School Board for the third time Wednesday night to press for a division-wide policy guaranteeing students timely access to toilets, citing Freedom of Information Act records about locked…
Prince William County opened a new inclusive playground at George Hellwig Memorial Park after more than 200 volunteers built it Oct. 23, InsideNoVa reports.
Multiple Spotsylvania residents asked the Board of Supervisors Tuesday to censure or remove Vice Chair Drew Mullins after his offensive social media posts continued, FXBG Advance reports.
Manassas Park police said they took a runaway sheep into custody after finding it grazing in a backyard near Nancy Street in Blooms Crossing, WJLA reports.
Halloween is fun and exciting for children. They love the candy and costumes, but the night can also come with hazards. With trick-or-treaters preparing to head out across Prince William County, the Prince William County’s Fire and Rescue…
This week’s calendar is bursting with big time Halloween adventures. From haunted trails and parades to trunk-or-treats and Scary Talented dance performances, there’s ample opportunities to wear your costume, fill your belly with candy and…
Jurors heard evidence for the first time Wednesday suggesting Naresh Bhatt had a motive for allegedly murdering his wife, Mamta Kafle: searches made on his cellphone in the months before she disappeared sought information about divorce…
By Rebecca Barnes | Photos provided by The Tot Spot For more than a decade, Stefani Penaranda operated a home daycare built around the relationships she developed with children and…
The day began with testimony from Katherine Zaimis, an investigator with the Prince William County Police Department's digital forensics unit. Zaimis testified about searches recovered from Naresh Bhatt's phone, including searches she said…
At Annaburg, a legend about a hidden daughter survives among memories of a beautiful estate, a ruined tower and the family who lived there. From the top of the tower, you could see toward the Blue Ridge Mountains on a clear day. Stone…
Members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors have registered for and plan to attend the 2026 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Annual Conference , scheduled for November 7 - 10, 2026 . Dates November 7 - 10 Location Omni…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Eugene Vindman will headline a Get Out The Vote rally in the Dumfries area of Prince William County on Friday evening.
Prince William County police are investigating a pedestrian crash in Gainesville early Tuesday morning that left a 14-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries.
The seven candidates on the crowded ballot for three available seats on the Manassas City Council say they agree the city should end data center development by right and should require that all new facilities be reviewed and approved by…
Manassas City Council deadlocked 3-3 twice Monday on the first reading of a rezoning that would put 162 apartments and a public parking garage on the former Manassas Ice and Fuel site at 9007 Center Street, then left the outcome unclear…
Manassas police recovered more than 25 shell casings from the street at the Church and Main intersection after shots were fired about 11 p.m. Friday outside Brew Church.
Manassas police recovered more than 25 shell casings from the street at the Church and Main intersection after shots were fired about 11 p.m. Friday outside Brew Church.
A pastor at Occoquan Bible Church in Woodbridge has sued to stop Question 2, which would remove a ban on same-sex marriage from the Virginia Constitution, FOX 5 DC reports.
If voters approve the reproductive rights constitutional amendment on Nov. 3, a court hearing is already set for Nov. 13 to challenge it, the Virginia Mercury reports.
A Bloomberg Law report says a lawyer for Virginia fielded tough questions before the Fourth Circuit over the state’s authority to require federal officers to show their faces when enforcing immigration laws.
Three candidates answer the Manassas Journal’s final question about their first priority if elected to the City of Manassas School Board. With Election Day approaching Tuesday, November 3, three candidates for the City of Manassas School…
Four candidates address Center Street redevelopment and the interim mayor appointment ahead of the November 3 election. Four candidates for Manassas City Council responded to the Manassas Journal’s final question before the November 3…
This week’s guide visits a familiar Old Town landmark and looks ahead to music, dance, exhibitions and opportunities for young artists. For more than a century, the brick building at 9419 Battle Street has been a familiar part of downtown…
Last week, MCEDC President & CEO Jared Smith and other local Montgomery County business leaders were named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 List, which recognizes influential business leaders across the DMV region. Smith, who…
Attorney General Jay Jones will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to review a ruling that a Virginia vanity plate reading “FTP&ATF” is protected free speech.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently adopted Pathways 2035: Prince William County Trails Master Plan, establishing a framework to guide priorities and future investment in the county’s trail networks. The plan identifies…
Passenger facilities remain targeted for fall 2027 as Council continues the terminal agreement hearing to Nov. 9. Washington Manassas Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20 for a new $41 million air traffic control tower, replacing…
Citizens have created a petition that not only includes a Pause on data center development in Prince William County, but also supports a statewide data center moratorium.
Dixie Bones in Woodbridge said its team prepared and delivered 650 meals last Wednesday before the doors opened, then noted beef prices at their lowest since COVID.
Potomac Mills will host a free indoor Mall-O-Ween Boo Bash on Saturday, October 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., offering families store-to-store trick-or-treating throughout the Woodbridge shopping center.
Prince William County police reported a fatal motorcycle crash in Dumfries and a strong-armed robbery on a trail in Woodbridge. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released its daily incident report listing two fraud cases and is seeking…
The investigation found that the driver of a 2024 GMC Sierra was traveling at a high speed on Leland Road as they approached the intersection of Maplewood Drive. The driver disregarded a stop sign and collided with a 2004 Honda Civic that…
Looking for ways to make the most of November? From outdoor adventures to exciting programs and opportunities to learn something new, Prince William County Parks and Recreation has plenty of ways to fill your fall calendar. Whether you’re…
Halloween brings neighbors together, with porch lights on and sidewalks full of costumed kids. It’s also one of the busiest nights of the year for pedestrians, and most of the trick-or-treating happens after dark. The Office of Community…
Fall is the perfect time to get outside, take in the crisp fall air and go for a hike! Peak fall foliage is predicted for around November 3 this year and Prince William County Parks offers numerous trails where you can enjoy all the…
Manassas Native and Highland School alum Nate Ament made his NBA debut for the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, scoring 1 point in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
A Mexican national accused of damaging the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico faces federal charges upon his transfer to federal custody, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Prince William supervisors unanimously adopted the county’s 2027 legislative agenda Oct. 20, authorizing staff to seek General Assembly sponsors for roughly 125 positions that include VRE Woodbridge Station funding, Sudley Road, parking…
Manassas City Council unanimously appointed Council Member Ralph J. Smith as interim mayor on Oct. 26, 2026, with his term beginning Oct. 27 and running until certification of the November 2027 mayoral election.
Local families and organizers marked the third annual Kukur Tihar USA at the Prince William County Animal Services Center on Sunday, Oct. 25, honoring dogs with marigold garlands, a red-carpet walk and blessings while promoting shelter…
Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered plans to prevent and respond to artificial intelligence-related cyberattacks and an independent review of security weaknesses across connected state data systems.
A former Prince William County crime scene investigator testified she saw reddish-brown stains and hair-like strands inside a Ryobi saw given to a landscaper after Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared.
The Manassas City Council has unanimously elected Councilman Ralph Smith to serve as interim mayor for the next year in the wake of the recent resignation of former mayor Michelle Parks.
A Stafford County man who allegedly took a sledgehammer to the Iwo Jima Memorial outside the Quantico Marine Corps Base last week was granted bond from a judge Monday which allows him to leave the Prince William County-Manassas Adult…
A high school art teacher is facing charges after a loaded handgun was found outside a Manassas Park school early Monday morning, prompting the school division to close all four of its schools for the day.
When you think of the library, you may picture cozy reading nooks, stacks of bestsellers, and quiet study areas. Those are all part of what makes the library special—but they are only the beginning. As November invites us to reflect on the…
The City of Manassas Park's four public schools were closed for the day Monday after a school division employee found a loaded handgun lying between two school vans in the middle school parking lot.
All City of Manassas Park Schools are closed today, Monday, Oct. 26, due to an investigation involving a weapon found in one of the school division's parking lots.
Two people have died after a speeding car ran a stop sign and plowed into another vehicle late Saturday night in Yorkshire, and Prince William County police are searching for witnesses.
Behind three touchdowns by running back Jadan Taylor, the Woodbridge Vikings defeated the visiting Colgan Sharks 21-12 on Friday to improve to 7-1 this season.
Ever find yourself stuck in traffic on Interstate 95 when the Express Lanes are going in the opposite direction? There could be a solution for that problem, but it would take about a decade.
Multiple calls of gunshots after a gathering at downtown Manassas church late Friday night resulted in no injuries, but police are investigating and asking residents to check for property damage.
Find out who each Prince William County high school football team played and how they performed this week. Also see results for games from earlier this season.
Today, kids at George Hellwig Memorial Park in Prince William County are celebrating as the county debuts a kid-designed, community-built inclusive playground. The months-long collaboration between Prince William Parks & Recreation…
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently received the results of the Maritime Industry & Waterfront Placemaking Study, which identified a broad range of opportunities along the county’s waterfront that vary significantly in…
On July 31, 2024, the day Naresh Bhatt told police he last saw his wife, Bhatt was captured on surveillance video heaving a large plastic bag into a trash compactor outside a Falls Church apartment complex.
As Prince George’s County considers millions in public financing for a proposed Sphere theater at National Harbor, county officials, residents and labor groups are asking whether the costs outweigh the benefits.
Dominion Energy has filed an emergency lawsuit against Prince William County, claiming the board of supervisors broke the law when it rejected a controversial expansion of the electric switching station on Vint Hill Road in Nokesville. The…
A Stafford man who used a sledgehammer to knock the head off one of the Marines depicted in the Iwo Jima memorial outside Quantico late Wednesday has been charged with three felonies, according to Prince William County police.
State Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats, was indicted on federal racketeering, marijuana distribution and money laundering conspiracy charges, with prosecutors alleging she used her legislative…
Prince William County Police Officer Justin Brown has been on patrol for just three years, but Prince William Times readers have already voted him as the best law enforcement officer in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.
For more than nine decades, Birmingham Green has offered a safe, comforting refuge for Northern Virginia seniors who lack the resources for long-term or assisted living care.
One of the ringleaders behind a Dumfries motel narcotics and prostitution ring was sentenced Wednesday to more than 18 years in federal prison, capping a multi-agency crackdown on the Red Carpet Inn.
When Chef Carmen Sabia heard people were voting for him as the recipient of the Spirit of Prince William award, he admitted he didn’t know what it was. He was too busy working in three different kitchens to pay much…
Key revelations surfaced this week during Naresh Bhatt’s murder trial as the Bhatt couple’s babysitter took the witness stand and further details trickled in about Bhatt’s trips to several dumpsters between July 30 and 31, 2024.
A Manassas mom is facing charges after her 9-year-old son took her "large hunting knife" to his elementary school, according to Prince William County police.
The Prince William County Department of Development Services today announced a strategic internal reorganization designed to centralize operations and improve service efficiency. Effective November 2, 2026, Zoning Counter Services will…
Occoquan Supervisor Kenny Boddye invites residents to two community town halls, the first, on Oct. 21, will discuss the use of surveillance technology in public safety.
For those who like their Halloween outings with a little suspense, a few screams and the possibility of a zombie apocalypse, ARTfactory has a four-story nightmare waiting in Manassas.
After nearly 26 years of planning, local, state and federal officials broke ground Tuesday on a new air traffic control tower at Washington Manassas Airport, marking a significant investment in the airport’s future.
U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-7th, and his Republican challenger, Douglas Ollivant, submitted emailed answers to questions sent by the Prince William Times ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Both incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman and Douglas Ollivant, his Republican challenger, say they want to put the brakes on data centers in sensitive areas but have different ideas about how to provide relief to people feeling the sting of…
Police have charged a 36-year-old Manassas woman with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after her son brought a large hunting knife to class at Bennett Elementary School last week.
Following an extensive search, County Executive Chris Shorter has appointed Joshua Lee as Director of the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Lee, who has served as acting director since January 2024, will officially assume the permanent…
An independent investigation is underway after a high-level Prince William County employee was accused of sexual harassment and misconduct during the county's Procurement Expo on March 4.
Seven years ago, Spotsylvania County resident Shamila Beslow was lying in a bed at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, the result of contracting Guillain-Barré Syndrome. The rare neurologic disease with no cure had left the 45-year-old temporarily…
Free, confidential document shred, Saturday, November 21 The Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a free document shred event for Prince William area residents on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until…
Recycling and Waste Disposal Q&A and Activities at Local Libraries and Rec Centers In November, Prince William County will join communities across the nation in celebration of America Recycles Day® throughout the month. America Recycles…
Virginia officials are expected to reach a decision by year’s end on new, $850 million transmission lines planned to stretch from Morrisville, in southern Fauquier County, through Prince William County and on to the Wishing Star…
The Gainesville High School football team remains in Class 6 Region B playoff contention despite falling to mighty Battlefield 21-20 on Friday in Haymarket.
The Prince William County Department of Transportation and Capital Construction, or DTCC, will host its fall open house to get input from county residents on current and future projects. DTCC will also seek feedback on how the department…
On Sept. 1, a retired mixed martial arts fighter strode into board chambers at the Prince William County government center complex in Woodbridge. This time, he was seeking a different kind of knockout.
Children’s hospitals in Virginia have kept transgender services for patients younger than 19 on hold for more than a year following President Donald Trump’s January 2025 executive order.
Prosecutors hauled an 8-by-10-foot section of carpeting into a Prince William County courtroom on Thursday, Oct. 15, creating a dramatic scene as jurors stood and leaned forward to examine its suspected bloodstains.
A rabid cat recently found in Gainesville may have exposed people and other pets, prompting police to urge anyone who had contact to notify Animal Services and seek medical care.
One cat who lived in Gainesville has tested positive for rabies and four others are being monitored for the disease, according to Prince William County police.
A graduate of North Carolina State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Deputy Superintendent Tillman brings a wealth of institutional knowledge, leadership experience, and dedication to public service. Her…
Manassas officials have canceled November’s First Friday event, which had been scheduled for Nov. 6, in the wake of the deadly shooting that occurred during September’s event.
Two school employees face charges after a 5-year-old boy climbed over a playground fence at Occoquan Elementary School earlier this month and ran across busy Old Bridge Road.
Prince William County residents looking for help with home energy costs have access to programs that can provide assistance with heating expenses and make homes more energy efficient. The Prince William County Department of Social…
Key witnesses Thursday shed new light on Naresh Bhatt's movements and whereabouts leading up to the alleged murder of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, on July 31, 2024 – hours before she missed a scheduled work shift.
Come January, state lawmakers will debate a slate of bills that would halt data center development, including one by Sen. Russett Perry, D-Loudoun, which recommends a three -year moratorium on building the high-powered digital warehouses.
An 83-year-old Woodbridge woman has died, and two people were transported to the hospital with injuries early Wednesday afternoon after a crash in Dale City.
Three student research teams from Prince William County Public Schools won awards this spring at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, one of the world’s premier science competitions.
The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) proudly congratulates the newest graduates of our 12-week academy! After weeks of intensive training, discipline, and hard work, these individuals have officially crossed…
The James Madison University Ice Hockey Club will put student-athlete mental health at the forefront of Friday’s game at Haymarket Iceplex — and it will do so with a pair of notable connections.
Prosecutors presented forensic evidence for the first time in Naresh Bhatt’s murder trial Wednesday, showing jurors suspected bloodstains, knives, zip ties and other items found in Bhatt’s home that led to his arrest.
The Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office recently launched a Youth Firesetting Prevention Program to address unsafe fire-setting behavior among youth while providing education, behavioral health support and intervention that may…
Ver en español Prince William County is inviting all residents to take part in its 2026 Community Survey now that the survey’s open participation period is underway. In September, Polco, the county’s independent research partner, mailed…
The fifth day of Naresh Bhatt’s murder trial exposed apparent gaps in Bhatt’s initial account of his wife’s disappearance in July 2024, and detectives described what they believed was once a blood-soaked bedroom in the Bhatt house.
U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Woodbridge, is seeking a second term in one of Virginia’s most politically astute and competitive districts, where five challengers — including Republican Douglas Ollivant — are on the ballot.
Our staff recently rolled up their sleeves and volunteered their time to participate in the Adopt-a-Highway initiative , helping keep our community clean and safe. Through this effort, our team came together with a shared purpose: doing…
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