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Prince William County and Manassas news

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2 hurt in Manassas car shooting: Police

An investigation is underway after two people were shot inside a car in Manassas on Thursday, according to the Prince William County Police Department.

DC News Now

Spend the Holidays with Prince William County Parks

The holiday season is a magical time in Prince William County, and Prince William County Parks & Recreation is making it even more special with festive programs and events for the whole family. From strolling through a dazzling display of…

Prince William County

Explore More: Holiday Style!

Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation Explore More Holiday Style! ‘Tis the season to explore more…including the highly anticipated annual Holiday Walk of Lights, time-honored traditions, creative programs…

Prince William Living

Former city councilor’s soccer team nets $75,000 from the city

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority approved principle terms for a $75,000 sports tourism sponsorship of Fred City Soccer Club at its Nov. 9 meeting. The first year would cover $40,000, with later years subject to…

Potomac Local

Thursday, November 12

Fresh Brews and Fresh Perspectives

Provided by City of Manassas Economic Development Department Fresh Coffee, Local Connections on Liberia Avenue A new coffee shop is brewing up something special at 9836 Liberia Avenue! Founded…

Prince William Living

The Countdown to Giving Tuesday is On!

Provided by Prince William County Community Foundation 300 HEARTS. $100 EACH. ONE STRONGER COMMUNITY! This Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1, PWCCF is inviting 300 generous hearts to give $100 each to…

Prince William Living

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS: Get a jump on holiday shopping in Dale City

Get a jump on holiday shopping while supporting local makers at the Vendor & Craft Fair in Woodbridge. Browse handmade gifts and seasonal décor from local artists and then stick around for refreshments and raffles. Don’t forget to snap a…

Prince William Times

Wednesday, November 11

UMW named to The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Honor Roll

The University of Mary Washington has earned a place on The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll for 2027, joining just 76 colleges and universities nationwide and only four in Virginia, UMW News reports.

Potomac Local

UMW alum Betty Hume talks about her Jeopardy run

Betty Hume, a 1971 University of Mary Washington graduate and retired Central Rappahannock Regional Library worker, won $27,800 across two Jeopardy games and finished second in a third.

Potomac Local

Manassas Remembers Chip Rohr, a Life Devoted to Family and Community

Edgar Emerson “Chip” Rohr | July 5, 1947 – November 7, 2026 Edgar Emerson “Chip” Rohr, a longtime Manassas resident, respected soccer coach and community leader whose life touched generations of families, died November 7, 2026, following a…

Manassas Journal

The Veterans Who Helped Build Manassas

From the Civil War to World War II, military veterans helped establish Manassas, develop its institutions and shape the city residents know today. An unidentified Union soldier who died during the Second Battle of Manassas in 1862 was…

Manassas Journal

Friday Night Lights: Manassas Park High School Began With a New City

The Cougars complete their football season as regional playoffs begin. This week’s roundup includes high school and middle school results and 50 years of Manassas Park High School history. The high school football regular season has ended…

Manassas Journal

NoVa’s Richest Counties Serve Free Breakfast and Lunch to Kids

Manassas Park City Schools will serve free breakfast and lunch to every student in 2026-27 through a federal program tied to the share of low-income students. Its nutrition director says those economic needs are "not an accomplishment."

Potomac Local

Tuesday, November 10

BOCS Public Notice - Riverbend Park Revitalization Project on 11/19

Members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors have been invited to attend a public meeting to learn more about the Riverbend Park Revitalization Project , hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation, on Thursday, November…

Prince William County

BOCS Public Notice - Judicial Center Expansion Project on 11/19

Members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors have been invited to attend a public meeting to learn more about the Judicial Center Expansion Project , hosted by Prince William County staff and project consultants, on Thursday…

Prince William County

Dominion report says electricity prices are going up -- again

Electricity bills are going up again. That’s because Dominion Energy has to buy more power than ever from other utilities and the cost of imported power is rising. Meanwhile, unless huge numbers of generators are built, there will not be…

Prince William Times

Monday, November 9

VDOT is Ready for Winter Weather

Provided by VDOT As leaves are falling and the temperatures drop, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is in the final stages of getting ready for snow season. Though preparations…

Prince William Living

Historic Manassas Holiday Events from the Potomac Local Podcast

Historic Manassas, Inc. will start the holiday season with November Small Business Week promotions beginning around November 20 and continuing into December, Maria Bob, events and community engagement manager at Historic Manassas, Inc…

Potomac Local

IRS announces new tax brackets for 2027

WUSA9 reports that the IRS announced higher federal tax brackets for the 2027 tax year to adjust for inflation, along with a higher standard deduction and other changes to certain deductions and credits.

Potomac Local

Two Virginia counties break Republican voting streaks

The Center Square reports that two Virginia counties that had backed Republicans in the top race on their ballots for seven elections were narrowly on the Democratic side in Tuesday’s unofficial results.

Potomac Local

Sunday, November 8

Weems Road Closed Following Sunday Afternoon Collision

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…

Manassas Journal

Saturday, November 7

Friday, November 6

Explore Inclusive Recreation Opportunities This Fall

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…

Prince William County

PWC Parks Fall Photo Contest Ends Nov. 15!

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…

Prince William Living

Thursday, November 5

Two Local Fires This Week

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…

Prince William Living

22 Small Businesses ‘Opened for Business’ in September 2026

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…

Prince William Living

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS: Celebrate local veterans at Manassas parade

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…

Prince William Times

Wednesday, November 4

Sudley Road sidewalk public hearing set for Nov. 18

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…

Manassas Journal

Arts Alive: A Performing Arts Center Built for the Community

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…

Manassas Journal

Tuesday, November 3

Honoring the Veterans in Our Community

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…

Prince William Living

Holiday Cheer Starts HERE!

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…

Prince William Living

Monday, November 2

Students! Take Advantage of the Winter Pass Sale

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…

Prince William Living

Lung Cancer Warning Signs: What UVA Health Wants You to Know

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.…

Prince William Living

Five Hiking Trails to Explore this Fall

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 Living

PWC Parks Fall Photo Contest

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…

Prince William Living

Ten Things to Do in November

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…

Prince William Living

The Tunes Come Easy by “2 Girls and a Guitar”

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.

Potomac Local

Human Rights Student Leadership Council is Largest Cohort Yet

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…

Prince William County

People to Meet: Area Networking Events

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. By Prince William Living Staff | Sponsored by…

Prince William Living

Monday Moment: Nov. 2 to 8, 2026

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 Living

Sunday, November 1

Mathis Avenue public hearing set for Nov. 18

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…

Manassas Journal

Community Effort Takes Shape at Baldwin Park

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…

Manassas Journal

Meeting in the Middle

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…

Prince William Living

Saturday, October 31

Explore, Create, and Connect This November

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. By Carole Keily This November, there are plenty…

Prince William Living

Take the Long Way Home: Rediscovering the Sunday Drive

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. By Erin Pittman This November, skip the itinerary,…

Prince William Living

November 2026 Letter from the Publisher

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…

Prince William Living

Lung Cancer Screening: Why It Matters and Who Needs It

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. Provided by UVA Health Lung cancer is the…

Prince William Living

Prince William Living November 2026

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…

Prince William Living

AOC takes aim at affordability, Iran War in Dumfries

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…

Prince William Times

Friday, October 30

Vehicle Decals: Manassas Park Residents, Is Yours Current?

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…

Manassas Journal

Thursday, October 29

Occoquan’s Annual Costume Parade

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.,…

Prince William Living

Tech, Trades & Fresh Faces in Manassas

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…

Prince William Living

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS: Grab your costume for the Halloween parade

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…

Prince William Times

Wednesday, October 28

The Girl in the Tower

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…

Manassas Journal

BOCS Public Notice - 2026 VACo Annual Conference, 11/07 - 11/10

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…

Prince William County

Church Party Does Bang

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.

Potomac Local

City Council Candidates Answer Final Question Before Election Day

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…

Manassas Journal

Arts Alive: From Candy Factory to ARTfactory

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…

Manassas Journal

Board Adopts Pathways 2035 Trails Master Plan

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…

Prince William County

Tuesday, October 27

Two Adults Die in Manassas Leland Road Vehicle Collision

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…

Bristow Beat

10 Things to Do in November

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…

Prince William County

15 Ways to Have a Spooky (but Safe) Halloween

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…

Prince William County

5 Hiking Trails to Explore this Fall

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…

Prince William County

Nate Ament makes NBA debut for Milwaukee Bucks

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.

Prince William Times

Board adopts 2027 legislative agenda

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…

Potomac Local

Monday, October 26

Sunday, October 25

Saturday, October 24

Taylor's 3 TDs propel Woodbridge past Colgan

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.

Prince William Times

Friday, October 23

New Sphere project faces crucial Prince George's County vote

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.

Prince William Times

Thursday, October 22

Wednesday, October 21

Tuesday, October 20

Joshua Lee Appointed Director of Prince William Area Agency on Aging

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…

Prince William County

Fall Paper Shred at Prince William Stadium

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…

Prince William County

Prince William County Celebrates America Recycles Month

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…

Prince William County

Monday, October 19

Sunday, October 18

Saturday, October 17

Police warn of rabid cat in Gainesville neighborhood

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.

InsideNova Prince William

Police warn of rabid cats found in Gainesville

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.

Prince William Times

Friday, October 16

Manassas officials cancel November First Friday

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.

Prince William Times

Woodbridge woman, 83, killed in Dale City crash

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.

Prince William Times

Thursday, October 15

Sources: Bristow Beat, InsideNova Prince William, Manassas Journal, Manassas Park Patch, Manassas Patch, Potomac Local, Prince William County, Prince William Living, Prince William Times, Woodbridge Patch.