Report finds no 'data center effect' on national housing market despite local fluctuation
The National Association of Realtors has released a new data center report demonstrating minimal correlation between data center sprawl and housing growth.
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Tuesday, September 15
Former Falls Church youth minister indicted for sexual abuse of children
A former youth minister for a Northern Virginia church was arrested and made an initial appearance in court Monday on federal charges of enticement of minors for illegal sexual activity and traveling with the intent to engage in illegal…
State police seek two suspects in overpass rock-throwing at Dulles Greenway
Virginia State Police have released surveillance stills of two suspects wanted for throwing rocks over an overpass in Leesburg on Sept. 7, with at least one hitting a passing car.
In honor of Oreo and Tole: VCA Woodbridge Animal Hospital unveils memorial garden for beloved pets
A new memorial garden at VCA Woodbridge Animal Hospital is giving local pet owners a place to remember and honor animals who have touched their lives.
Monday, September 14
Manassas teen arrested as second suspect in fatal June shooting
Police on Monday arrested a second suspect, a 16-year-old Manassas boy, in connection with the June 25 shooting death of an 18-year-old from Bristow.
Decomposed remains found in car in Woodbridge; no foul play suspected
A 48-year-old man’s decomposed remains were found in a vehicle parked in Woodbridge early Sunday.
BOCS Public Notice - Community Conversation on 09/17
Members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors may attend a Community Conversation regarding transmission lines, hosted by Chair Deshundra Jefferson and Supervisor Tom Gordy, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Date Thursday…
Prince William Planning Commission recommends ending by-right data centers, downsizing data center district
The Prince William County Planning Commission is recommending ending by-right data centers in the county.
Prince William County Personal Property and Business Tangible Taxes Due Oct. 5, 2026
Prince William County reminds all residents and businesses that personal property and business tangible tax payments are due by Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. You can view and pay your bill online at www.tax.pwcgov.org . If you believe you should…
Sunday, September 13
Prince William County's 9/11 remembrance ceremony honors the local lives lost
Prince William County families and first responders gathered Thursday night at Sean T. Connaughton Plaza in Woodbridge to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and honor the 22 county residents who lost their lives.
BOS Approves $7 Million for Attainable Rental Housing
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $7 million in loans and pre-development funding for attainable rental housing projects in Ashburn and Middleburg. The Board approved a total of $7,070,124 for SCG Development…
Saturday, September 12
Gov. Spanberger visits Manassas' Osbourn Park High School, hears student concerns
Gov. Abigail Spanberger visited Osbourn Park High School in Manassas this week to meet with teachers and students, tour career and technical education programs and hear about issues affecting students as the new school year begins.
Police: Manassas fugitive arrested on child rape charges after years on the run
U.S. Marshals and Manassas City police have arrested a 53-year-old fugitive wanted for years on multiple child rape charges.
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Annandale Crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash at Braddock Road and Southampton Drive near Annandale, police said.
Friday, September 11
Annandale Fentanyl Case Leads To 6-Count Federal Indictment
Federal prosecutors indicted a man on six drug charges tied to fentanyl sales and a major narcotics seizure in Annandale.
Northern Virginia teachers work to convey 9/11's gravity to a generation who wasn't yet alive
On Sept. 11, 2001, Jessica Murphy, now a criminal justice, psychology and sociology teacher at Kettle Run High School in Fauquier County, was a recruit with the Arlington County Police Department. Having started with the department just a…
Partnership with Area Agency on Aging Brings More Programs for Seniors
If you’re 55 and older and looking for programs in your community that were created with your needs and interests in mind, the Senior Center Without Walls program may be just what you’ve been looking for. Brought to you by the Prince…
Two stabbed in gambling dispute at Potomac Mills mall
Two men were injured in a Thursday evening stabbing following a gambling session inside Potomac Mills, police said.
Investigation of $1M fire at Fairfax search and rescue training facility leads to arrests
One adult and five teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fire that burned down a training facility for Fairfax County’s urban search and rescue team this summer, police announced Thursday.
Police: Husband Killed Wife, Then Himself In Centreville Home
Police say a Centreville man shot and killed his wife before killing himself while three children were inside their home.
Thursday, September 10
Fort Belvoir marks 25 years since 9/11 with a call to remember, serve and unite
Soldiers, first responders and community leaders gathered at Fort Belvoir Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed and reflecting on the generations of service personnel shaped…
FDNY Squad 252 fire truck, recovered from 9/11, arrives at Prince William County government complex
Twenty-five years later, their memory lives on in the vehicle they used at their finest hour.
Tom Vander Woude's case for possible canonization takes another step forward
Former Prince William County resident is the only person in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington's history to reach this point