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Line dancing craze swings through Northern Virginia; full-blown 'Country Night' launching in Manassas this winter
October 31, 2025, 2:45 pm | Source
A weeknight craze is taking over Northern Virginia.
VA250 Mobile Museum brings star-spangled history lesson to Manassas
October 23, 2025, 1:45 pm | Source
It turns out museums come in all shapes and sizes – some even in the interior of a semi-truck ahead of the U.S. semiquincentennial in 2026.
Manassas Park, regional leaders christen $35 million VRE parking garage
October 22, 2025, 7:30 pm | Source
Local representatives and state transportation leaders helped inaugurate a new parking garage Tuesday at the Manassas Park Virginia Railway Express station, with the facility designed to accommodate new riders and visitors to the city’s expanding business district.
All-Commonwealth District field hockey team
October 22, 2025, 2:37 pm | Source
North Stafford's Madison Gagnon and Colonial Forge's Julie Spinelli are the player and coach of the year
City Council critiques redevelopment concepts for Manassas Shopping Center
October 21, 2025, 1:30 pm | Source
The Manassas City Council and the city’s Economic Development Authority were at odds during a joint meeting last week, where the council was presented with redevelopment concept plans for the Manassas Shopping Center.
Merrifield Garden Center in Gainesville to close after $160 million data center sale
October 17, 2025, 7:02 pm | Source
A beloved Gainesville plant nursery and community fixture is set to close its doors at the end of the year following a $160 million sale to data centers.
Prince William supervisors expedite vote on data center noise rules
October 15, 2025, 9:00 pm | Source
The Board of County Supervisors’ long-awaited Oct. 14 data center work session seemingly yielded more questions than answers, as the board voted to advance a public hearing on the county noise ordinance update to their last meeting in October.
Harders, Stewart face off in civil Gainesville supervisor debate
October 13, 2025, 5:30 pm | Source
The two candidates for the Gainesville District supervisor seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors – left vacant by the July 20 death of Supervisor Bob Weir – faced off Oct. 10 in a candidate forum at Gainesville…
Class 6 Region B football power ratings (Week 7)
October 13, 2025, 12:40 pm | Source
Colonial Forge takes over the top spot followed by No. 2 Battlefield
WATCH & READ: Step inside the soon-to-open Crisis Receiving Center in Prince William
October 10, 2025, 9:30 pm | Source
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday touted a “gold standard” in behavioral health care and said the commonwealth is “leading the nation” in that arena during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center in Woodbridge.
Senior living community may be coming to Kline property in western Prince William
October 10, 2025, 2:30 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday initiated a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a new, age-restricted residential complex in the Coles District known as the Kline property.
The Army Ten-Miler is a go after concerns over shutdown cancellation
October 9, 2025, 6:56 pm | Source
This weekend's Army Ten-Miler, which draws around 30,000 participants each year, is officially on.
'A gut punch:' Prince William supervisors disband resident-led data center advisory group
October 8, 2025, 9:15 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday opted to disband the county’s resident-led Data Center Ordinance Advisory Group after months of restructuring and recent controversy, directing the county executive to work directly with staff for future noise and…
Former home of Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt going up for auction
October 7, 2025, 5:03 pm | Source
The Manassas Park home in which police believe Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the missing Nepali nurse and mother, was killed by her husband in late July 2024 is going to auction.
Dumfries data center developer files lawsuit against Prince William Chair Jefferson
October 6, 2025, 10:30 pm | Source
The data center developer behind the forthcoming Four Seasons at Historic Virginia data center rezoning proposal is suing Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson over her town halls on the project earlier this year.
UVA Health revamps 'Mobile Mammography Coach' in Manassas
September 30, 2025, 8:45 pm | Source
UVA Health is hoping to save lives by meeting people where they are -- even if it's not in a traditional setting.
Several Northern Virginia Starbucks among the hundreds to close nationwide
September 30, 2025, 7:19 pm | Source
Starbucks is scaling back its footprint in Northern Virginia as part of a larger restructuring plan that is closing hundreds of stores across the country.
Virginia high school football scores for Sept. 26
September 27, 2025, 10:15 am | Source
Scores from Sept. 26 high school football games across Virginia.
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia to honor Warren Thompson at annual gala
September 25, 2025, 9:30 pm | Source
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will honor Warren M. Thompson, founder and chairman of Thompson Hospitality, with the Community Leadership Award at its 2025 Raise the Region Gala.
Widow of Flight 5342 crash victim files lawsuit against American Airlines, U.S. government
September 25, 2025, 5:30 pm | Source
The widow of a victim in the Jan. 29 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 with an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, its regional subsidiary PSA Airlines and the U.S. government.
Manassas City Council finalizes major pay bump for mayor, members
September 25, 2025, 3:00 pm | Source
The Manassas mayor and councilmembers will see a pay raise nearly double the current rate in 2027.
A new Wawa is coming to the Manassas area
September 24, 2025, 6:30 pm | Source
A new Wawa is coming to the Yorkshire community in the Coles District.
Old Town Manassas redevelopment project includes boutique hotel, apartments, 500-spot parking garage
September 23, 2025, 6:20 pm | Source
The Manassas City Council voted unanimously Monday to move forward with an unsolicited public-private proposal for redevelopment of the former Olde Towne Inn and nearby properties with a new hotel, apartments and a 500-spot parking garage.
'A straight middle finger': Prince William data center advisory group sounds off over noise ordinance
September 23, 2025, 4:15 pm | Source
Members of Prince William County’s Data Center Ordinance Advisory Group are sounding off on the county’s anticipated eleventh-hour changes to the group’s draft noise ordinance ahead of the Board of County Supervisors’ Oct. 14 work session.
Judge rules in favor of developer, Prince William County in Devlin data center legal challenge
September 22, 2025, 5:30 pm | Source
A three-judge appellate court panel on Sept. 16 ruled in favor of defendants Stanley Martin Homes and Prince William County in a legal challenge against the Devlin Technology Park rezoning, dismissing the complaints of seven Bristow-area residents and upholding a…
Patriot Cruise & Salute sets sail in Woodbridge to honor veterans
September 19, 2025, 1:00 pm | Source
On a sunny Saturday morning along the Occoquan River, gratitude took the form of a boat ride.
Virginia early voting begins Friday; check out the latest campaign fundraising reports in Prince William races
September 18, 2025, 6:45 pm | Source
Election season is here, and with early voting opening Sept. 19, here are voting locations and the key races to watch for Prince William County:
Manassas City Council nixes controversial battery storage facility
September 18, 2025, 2:30 pm | Source
The Manassas City Council this week cancelled plans for a lithium-ion battery energy storage system initially designed for a small lot on East Church Street.
New ‘harbinger’ Vint Hill substation receives lukewarm response from Planning Commission
September 17, 2025, 3:53 pm | Source
Dominion Energy’s planned gas-insulated substation for the Vint Hill Road corridor in Nokesville received a tepid response from the Prince William Planning Commission during its Sept. 10 meeting.
Madison graduate Bryce Eldridge makes his MLB debut
September 16, 2025, 11:00 am | Source
Madison graduate Bryce Eldridge started for the San Francisco Giants Monday night in Arizona.
Claude Moore Opportunities, Northern Virginia partners lead suicide prevention program
September 15, 2025, 1:45 pm | Source
In connection with National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10, Northern Virginia regional partners hosted a four-day training to help build more networks of suicide prevention and mental health wellness for young people across Virginia.
'An attack that shook the world': Fort Belvoir ceremony commemorates 9/11
September 12, 2025, 6:59 pm | Source
On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil, a day that reshaped national security, foreign policy and the lives of millions of Americans.
Youngkin applauds $47M security and defense investment, touts 1,200 new Northern Virginia jobs at Alexandria event
September 12, 2025, 12:00 am | Source
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday announced a $46.9 million investment from Systems Planning & Analysis as a bipartisan group of local officials celebrated the independent tech and analytics firm’s expansion in both Alexandria and Fairfax County.
Prince William County set to appeal Digital Gateway voiding
September 10, 2025, 6:50 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday voted to appeal Circuit Court Judge Kimberly A. Irving’s Aug. 7 voiding of the PW Digital Gateway data center project, as the county officially joined developer-defendants QTS and Compass in opposing…
Prince William supervisors deny Bristow Campus data center following protest
September 10, 2025, 6:14 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday denied the controversial Bristow Campus data center application in a landmark vote as the board grappled with the empty Gainesville District seat left by the July 20 death of Supervisor Bob…
Manassas City Council votes to nearly double salaries of mayor, councilmembers
September 9, 2025, 2:45 pm | Source
During a contentious meeting Monday, the Manassas City Council deliberated a proposed salary increase for councilmembers and the mayor, ultimately approving a compromise that sparked discussions about public service, community needs and representation.
Haymarket Town Council declares April 13 'Bob Weir Day'
September 8, 2025, 2:00 pm | Source
The Haymarket Town Council has dedicated April 13 as “Bob Weir Government Open House Day” in honor of the late Gainesville District supervisor, who served in that role from February 2023 until his death from cancer July 20 at the…
Inova survey finds half of Northern Virginians impacted by substance use
September 4, 2025, 2:15 pm | Source
Inova Health on Wednesday released new data finding nearly half of adults in Northern Virginia are either personally impacted by substance use or know someone who is, with even higher numbers among millennials.
Former Prince William chair has no regrets over Digital Gateway vote as supervisors weigh next move
September 3, 2025, 8:30 pm | Source
Former Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler says she has no regrets over pushing the historic PW Digital Gateway data center project toward a vote in December 2023, even in light of the now-lengthy legal battle that…
Prince William purchases 22 acres of Bristoe Station battlefield land
September 2, 2025, 9:45 pm | Source
Prince William County has acquired 22 acres of core battlefield land to be incorporated into Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park.
Meet the 'Catfish King of the Occoquan' and his convivial cast of characters
August 28, 2025, 2:30 pm | Source
When Kev’van Young shouts, “Fish on,” it’s all hands on deck and then some.
Digital Gateway opponents granted another win at Prince William courthouse
August 27, 2025, 8:15 pm | Source
Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Kimberly A. Irving on Wednesday denied a motion requesting a stay of her Aug. 7 ruling that voided the PW Digital Gateway project, granting the Oak Valley plaintiffs another victory ahead of a potential…
Rep. Vindman denounces DEI rollbacks, federal cuts at Northern Virginia Black chamber roundtable
August 25, 2025, 11:00 pm | Source
U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman voiced opposition to the Trump administration’s diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks as well as its downsizing of the federal workforce at a Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce roundtable in Woodbridge Friday.
Roem, Thomas detail Gainesville road safety improvements at town hall
August 25, 2025, 11:30 am | Source
New road safety measures are coming to the Somerset Crossing corridor in Gainesville, two years after a July 2023 pedestrian death sounded the alarm for new changes.
Call Your Mother Deli coming to Gainesville
August 22, 2025, 7:00 pm | Source
Call Your Mother Deli, a local, family-owned "Jew-ish" deli, is set to open in Gainesville early next year.
Prince William County joins Digital Gateway developers' motions to keep the project moving
August 20, 2025, 8:45 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has joined separate motions to stay and clarify Judge Kimberly A. Irving’s Aug. 7 ruling declaring the PW Digital Gateway project void ab initio, meaning the project’s rezonings in effect never happened.
Nash & Smashed's Southern comfort food comes to Manassas Park
August 20, 2025, 2:15 pm | Source
A lifelong goal of Mohammad Uddin’s was to open a restaurant.
'Another year or two to fall out': American Battlefield Trust optimistic in wake of Digital Gateway voiding
August 20, 2025, 11:00 am | Source
Western Prince William community members united Saturday for a trip back in time at Sudley United Methodist Church within the confines of Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Thoroughfare coalition files appeal against federal court ruling on alleged cemetery desecration
August 18, 2025, 8:00 pm | Source
The Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare is appealing last month’s dismissal of its case against the county government and International Investments LLC.
IN PHOTOS: Willing Warriors' annual 'Vettes' fundraiser
August 18, 2025, 7:46 pm | Source
Haymarket-based Willing Warriors hosted its annual fundraising shindig, Vettes for Willing Warriors, on Aug. 9 – a rain date from the originally planned July event.
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