Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William County Fire & Rescue System Launches Innovative Fire Safety Simulator Trailer
The county is working to expand public safety education.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
- Old Town Alexandria, VA
Michelle Witte is a patch editor covering Alexandria, Ashburn, Manassas, Vienna and Woodbridge. She's been telling stories from around the world for more than a decade.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
CODI Alert Issued For Missing Endangered Woodbridge Teen Girl
Virginia State Troopers have issued a CODI alert for missing teen Camryn Lauren Paulk.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Data Centers' Emergency Diesel Generators Spew Noise, Fumes That VA Won't Regulate: Report
A new report details the nuisance created by Loudoun County data centers' backup diesel generators and why VA says its hands are tied.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
GMU Air Pollution Simulation Reinforces Public Health Data On The Dangers Of Airborne Toxins
Hot summer days often lead to poor air quality.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
Man Arrested After Assault, Brandishing Knife In Old Town: Report
A man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting another man and brandishing a knife, according to a local report.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
Specialty Coffee House Plans July Opening In Old Town
A specialty coffee roaster with a 20-year history in Virginia will finally open a shop in Old Town Alexandria this month.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Man Drunkenly Tried To Steal Car With 3-Year-Old Inside: Police
A Woodbridge man is charged with attempted carjacking after repeatedly trying to enter a car with a three-year-old inside.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
SCC Denies Request To Suspend Golden-To-Mars Power Line Decision
The SCC has denied a request to suspend its decision on the Golden-to-Mars power line route, setting up a possible Supreme Court challenge.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun Earns National Achievement Awards for Innovation
Loudoun County has been recognized with four Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Government Requests SCC Suspend Final Golden-To-Mars Route Order To Allow More Negotiation
The Loudoun County government has issued a last-minute request to the SCC to allow the government and school board to continue discussions.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
Major Alexandria Thoroughfare Closed After Caustic Substance Spill: Fire Department
Duke Street was closed Monday morning after a substance determined to be caustic was spilled there.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William County Earns 2026 NACo Achievement Awards
Prince William County won four Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties in 2026.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
Alexandria Man Faces Dozens Of Charges Over Gym Parking Lot Thefts Across NoVA
An Alexandria man arrested in June is facing dozens of charges related to a string of thefts from unlocked cars in gym parking lots.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Lettuce Sold In VA Provided 'False Positive' For Parasite, FDA Says
The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce sold in Virginia and other states.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Prince William County Ranked Top In The Nation For Digital Innovation
Prince William County was ranked number one for its size in an annual assessment of how local governments use technology.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
Registration Now Open for 2026-27 Future Caps Learn to Play At 18 Local Rinks
The program provides first-time participants ages 5-9 with equipment, eight classes of on-ice instruction and certified coaching.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
This NoVA Family Business Is Expanding In PWC With A New $18M Headquarters
A Manassas-based engineering and advisory firm will build a new headquarters in Prince William County, with the help of a $400k state grant.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Hungry Kids In VA May Not Be Getting Enough To Eat This Summer
With the end of the school year comes the end of breakfasts and lunches some kids rely on. Here's a look at hunger across Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
LCPS Announces Supreme Court Appeal, Asks SCC To Reconsider Golden-to-Mars Route Order
The Loudoun County School Board has asked the state utility regulator to reconsider the route of the Golden to Mars transmission line.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Six Routes Of Planned Bus Rapid Transit Action Plan Would Run Through PWC, Manassas
Northern Virginia's regional transit authority laid out bus rapid transit plans affecting Prince William County and Manassas.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
