# dumfries (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dumfries. Page: Feed: --- ## [BREAKING: Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger to Vacate Office Sept. 30](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/breaking-manassas-mayor-michelle-davis-younger-to-vacate-office-sept-30/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger will leave office nearly three months earlier than previously announced, the City of Manassas confirmed Friday. ## [Meet Saniaa Purdie: New Reporter Covering Prince William & Stafford Schools](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/meet-saniaa-purdie-new-reporter-covering-prince-william-stafford-schools/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Meet Saniaa Purdie: New Reporter Covering Prince W | RSS.com A rising senior at Potomac Senior High School is about to become one of the most important new voices covering Northern Virginia schools this fall. Saniaa Purdie joins Potomac Local News as a student intern and will report on both the Prince William County School \[…\] ## [VDOT Plans Overnight Lane Closures on I-95 in Stafford and Near Fredericksburg Aug. 23-29](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/vdot-plans-overnight-lane-closures-on-i-95-in-stafford-and-near-fredericksburg-aug-23-29/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ “Single and double lane closures are scheduled on I-95 southbound near Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) in Stafford County for pavement markings between mile markers 142-145, along with alternating lane closures between Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) and Exit 130 (Route 3) for bridge maintenance over the Rappahannock River, and construction-related closures at Exit 126 (Spotsylvania),” the Virginia… ## [Police Blotter: Death Investigation, Sexual Assault Reported](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/police-blotter-death-investigation-sexual-assault-reported/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Prince William County police are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man found unconscious early Friday outside a Woodbridge restaurant. Preliminary findings showed no signs of foul play. ## [SUNK: FAMPO’s $6.5M Bid for New Rappahannock Bridge Gets the Boot](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/sunk-fampos-6-5m-bid-for-new-rappahannock-bridge-gets-the-boot/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s request for approximately $6.5 million in federal BUILD grant funding to complete the full National Environmental Policy Act process for a new Rappahannock River Crossing bridge and parkway was not selected in the latest round of awards. ## [Stafford Board Kills Only Transportation Impact Fee Program in Virginia](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/stafford-board-kills-only-transportation-impact-fee-program-in-virginia/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ This one’s for the people who really care about local news. Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts. 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Sign in ## [Seth Hendler-Voss will leave the parks for an office in the city](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/seth-hendler-voss-will-leave-the-parks-for-an-office-in-the-city/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Prince William County’s longtime parks director is trading trails, boardwalks, and open space for a desk at City Hall. ## [News Links: ICE Detainer Filed in Great Falls Killing; Data Center Taxes and Rural Land Under Review](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/21/news-links-ice-detainer-filed-in-great-falls-killing-data-center-taxes-and-rural-land-under-review/) _2026-08-21 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Northern Virginia and Prince William County developments on Thursday centered on a Fairfax homicide investigation with an ICE detainer, renewed scrutiny of data center tax policy, and local efforts to preserve rural land and expand school-based food assistance. ## [Most Prince William High School Tracks Now Open for Community Use](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/most-prince-william-high-school-tracks-now-open-for-community-use/) _2026-08-20 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Prince William County Public Schools has expanded public access to high school running tracks after a successful pilot program, allowing community members to walk, jog, or run at most high schools during designated hours. According to Meghan Silas, a spokeswoman for the school division, PWCS traditionally kept high school tracks closed to the public outside \[…\] ## [Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Commercial Burglary Reported](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/police-blotter-fatal-crash-commercial-burglary-reported/) _2026-08-20 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ A 74-year-old man has died from injuries suffered in a July crash in Manassas, according to Prince William County police. The driver of a Kia involved in the collision was charged the day of the crash. Elsewhere, officers investigated a commercial burglary at an apartment complex in Dumfries where refrigerant was taken from a maintenance \[…\] ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rjOjCRx8hR6m) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Severe Storms Bring Damaging Winds, Tornado Risk This Afternoon](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/severe-storms-bring-damaging-winds-tornado-risk-this-afternoon/) _2026-08-20 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the region, mainly east of the Blue Ridge. ## [PIER PRESSURE: Locals Push Back on GMU’s Massive Belmont Bay Dock Plan](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/pier-pressure-locals-push-back-on-gmus-massive-belmont-bay-dock-plan/) _2026-08-20 · Saniaa Purdie · Potomac Local News_ George Mason University presented concept plans Wednesday night for a roughly 500- to 600-foot research pier at its Potomac Science Center in Belmont Bay. ## [Please join us for Jazz on the Green](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/please-join-us-for-jazz-on-the-green-3/) _2026-08-20 · Sponsored Post · Potomac Local News_ A networking and awards event celebrating 99 years of service to the community — complete with wine, hors d’oeuvres, cake, and live jazz. ## [Liberia House: Manassas Landmark Ties Revolution to Civil War](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/liberia-house-manassas-landmark-ties-revolution-to-civil-war/) _2026-08-20 · Deen Lateef · Potomac Local News_ In the heart of modern Manassas, a red-brick Federal-style house built in 1825 still stands as one of the few early 19th-century structures left in the city. ## [STAFFORD + MANASSAS TRAFFIC CAMS: More Than 1,000 Speed Warnings Issued](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/stafford-manassas-traffic-cams-more-than-1000-speed-warnings-issued/) _2026-08-20 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Stafford County drivers received more than 1,000 warnings between Aug. 11 and 14 for exceeding school-zone speed limits by 10 mph or more near three schools, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported. ## [News Links: Local High Schools Rank High, Crisis Support Expands, and Community Events Fill the Calendar](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/20/news-links-local-high-schools-rank-high-crisis-support-expands-and-community-events-fill-the-calendar/) _2026-08-20 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Prince William County prepares a 25th-anniversary Sept. 11 remembrance, while Stafford schools earn national recognition, first responders organize a major stair climb, and regional institutions expand student support and community opportunities. ## [Stafford Eyes Business Tax After Hitting Homeowners Hard](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/19/stafford-eyes-business-tax-after-hitting-homeowners-hard/) _2026-08-19 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ A Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax is a levy on a business’s gross receipts — its total revenue before expenses. ## [TWO-WAY OR THE HIGHWAY: I-95 Express Lanes Eyed for Permanent Dual Direction All the Way to Spotsy](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/19/two-way-or-the-highway-i-95-express-lanes-eyed-for-permanent-dual-direction-all-the-way-to-spotsy/) _2026-08-19 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee received an update Monday on a feasibility study examining the conversion of the existing reversible I-95 Express Lanes into permanent bi-directional lanes from the Springfield Interchange south to Spotsylvania Parkway. ## [They put her face on the sign — Montclair restaurant immortalizes beloved server who died on the job](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/19/they-put-her-face-on-the-sign-montclair-restaurant-immortalizes-beloved-server-who-died-on-the-job/) _2026-08-19 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Friends, family, longtime customers, and county officials gathered Tuesday outside Montclair Family Restaurant and Grill, located near Dumfries, to dedicate a new entrance sign featuring the image of longtime manager Peggy Curry. ## [Police Blotter: Drowning Death, Burglary Reported](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/19/police-blotter-drowning-death-burglary-reported/) _2026-08-19 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ A 24-year-old man died Tuesday night after a canoe capsized on Lake Montclair near Dumfries. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9fZFVj3xiIWp) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Ebony Lofton Returns to Dumfries Ballot, Presses for Accountability After Rose Revenue Surge](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/19/ebony-lofton-returns-to-dumfries-ballot-presses-for-accountability-after-rose-revenue-surge/) _2026-08-19 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Ebony Lofton on Dumfries Town Council Race & Rose | RSS.com Ebony Lofton is running again for Dumfries Town Council, bringing a decade of local experience, a banking background, and a blunt critique of how the town has handled its sudden influx of gaming revenue. In a recent Potomac Local News podcast interview with host \[…\] ## [Dog Krazy Celebrates 20 Years Saturday](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/19/dog-krazy-celebrates-20-years-saturday/) _2026-08-19 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Dog Krazy will celebrate its 20th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 22, with 20% off everything in the store and special anniversary goodie bags with purchase while supplies last at all locations, according to a company press release. ## [News Links: New Flock Cameras in Prince William, Manassas Rigging Deal and I-95 Expansion Plans](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/19/news-links-new-flock-cameras-in-prince-william-manassas-rigging-deal-and-i-95-expansion-plans/) _2026-08-19 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ Prince William County prepares to activate additional license plate readers amid privacy questions, a Manassas rigging company joins a growing Loudoun-based firm, and VDOT advances plans to significantly expand the I-95 express lanes while nearby court and campus cases continue to unfold. ## [Stafford Staff Roll to Casino for ‘Team-Building’ While Taxpayers Foot Higher Bills](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/18/stafford-staff-roll-to-casino-for-team-building-while-taxpayers-foot-higher-bills/) _2026-08-18 · Uriah Kiser · Potomac Local News_ A staff-only trip to The Rose Gaming Resort on school buses has put Stafford County Public Schools on the defensive, with the division insisting that no taxpayer dollars were spent, while a supervisor argues that the outing reveals misplaced priorities. ## [Sorry, Popeye — Southerners Knew All Along Collards Were Stronger](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2026/08/18/sorry-popeye-southerners-knew-all-along-collards-were-stronger/) _2026-08-18 · Sponsored Post · Potomac Local News_ Nelson Head, owner and founder of Dixie Bones BBQ in Woodbridge, Virginia, tracks wholesale prices weekly so menu prices stay as fair as possible.