Arabella Thornhill, Author at Potomac Local News

Road work in Stafford County will lead to full traffic stops on I-95

Published May 18, 2020 at 10:28PM

Construction on road projects could spell headaches for Interstate 95 travelers this week.

In Fredericksburg, construction crews continue to build the new Route 652 overpass, which will be located between Interstate 95: Exit 133 and Exit 136, in Stafford County, as part of the I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project , according to Darragh Frye of VDOT Virginia. Crews are currently building the 10-mile extension of the I-95 Express Lanes in the median of I-95 from south of Exit 143 to the vicinity of Exit 133. Construction on the $565 million project began in July 2019.

Volunteer opportunities available to aid those in need during pandemic

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 18, 2020 at 2:00PM

For the latest information on the continuing Coronavirus pandemic, please visit cdc.gov, coronavirus.gov, vdh.virginia.gov, and coronavirus.pwcgov.org.

* If you are facing food insecurity, or someone you know needs food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, the Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline is open! This resource is available to anyone living in Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William County. Hours for the helpline are Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-4p.m.. Please call 703.794.4668 during operating hours to request food assistance. Callers over 65 will be redirected to ACTS/NVFS (SERVE) food assistance programs to register for direct delivery to their home. Please help spread the word on this important resource! Se habla Español.

Woman sexually assaulted inside tent, police search for attacker

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 18, 2020 at 12:17AM | Updated May 18, 2020 at 3:12AM

A homeless woman was sexually assaulted by a man who is now on the run.

Police were called Thursday, May 14, at 7:20 p.m. to the 3200 block of Golansky Boulevard in Woodbridge to investigate a sexual assault call, according to a Prince William County Police press release. The press release states that the victim, a 55-year-old woman, told police that she was lying in her tent in a wooded area off Golansky Boulevard when a man approached.

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Spotsylvania Towne Centre reopens near Fredericksburg

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 17, 2020 at 10:00PM | Updated May 17, 2020 at 10:59PM

A Spotsylvania mall reopened its 12o in-store businesses while following social distancing rules.

With recognizing the directives of the Virginia Department of Health and Forward Virginia Phase 1 requirements, businesses at Spotsylvania Towne Centre will begin reopening additional in-store/in-person operations on Friday, May 15, 2020.

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6 Bears and a Goat brewery outlines its outdoor dining plan for reopening day

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 14, 2020 at 6:40PM

A an area for outdoor dining will be setup for customers of 6 Bears and a Goat Brewing Company in Stafford County. [Photo: 6 Bears and a Goat Brewing Company]

6 Bears and a Goat Brewing Company will open their outdoor dining while practicing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s safety orders.

Before the brewery opens for business tomorrow at 11 a.m., it will set up 40 seats at various tables for outdoor dining to ensure they are following safety measures to reassure their customers, according to brewery spokeswoman Lindsey Heppner. It’s first-come, first-served, so once those tables fill up with customers, customers will receive a number and be asked to wait inside of their cars to be called when a seat becomes available.

Capital Ale House Fredericksburg sticks to curbside pick up for now

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 14, 2020 at 2:29PM | Updated May 15, 2020 at 6:07AM

photo: Capital Ale House

Capital Ale House is opening the outdoor section of their businesses back up in Harrisonburg, Richmond, Innsbrook, and Midlothian on May 15, 2020. Closing hours are the same for every Capital Ale House establishments: 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

While those locations are opening up outdoors, Fredericksburg still offers free curbside pickup and deliveries as usual for those who prefer to stay in.

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Breweries inch closer to $25,000 goal for hospital fundraiser

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 13, 2020 at 3:30PM

photo: PPE six-pack beer

Two Breweries have made six-pack beers with $6 per pack going towards healthcare worker supplies.

Water’s End Brewery and Beltway Brewing Company have donated $12,000 to the Inova “COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund” so far through a collaboration brew, People Performing under Extreme conditions, or PPE , to supply healthcare workers with personal protective equipment.

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Giorgio’s Restaurant in Montclair unveils new menu

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 12, 2020 at 2:53PM

Potomac Local News wants to help area restaurants get back on their feet by posting some of their Tweets here on our website.

Please support our local restaurants in their time of need.

Man charged with possession of a sawed-off shotgun, accused of pulling it on child

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 12, 2020 at 2:32PM

Jermaine Michael Terry

A man pulled a gun on a 13-year-old boy during an argument, police said.

The event occurred on Thursday, May 11, at 5:04 p.m. when police arrived to investigate a domestic situation located at 9800 block of McGill Court near Manassas, according to a Prince William County Police press release. Police say that an argument between a boy, 13, and the suspect, a 37-year-old family member, turned violent when the suspect hit the teen multiple times before slamming him into the wall.

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Reservations, refunds, and reopening campgrounds for Memorial Day Weekend

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 12, 2020 at 2:25PM | Updated May 13, 2020 at 12:55AM

Camping cabin at Westmoreland State Park [Virginia State Parks]

Virginia State Parks set a goal to reopen campgrounds.

In Richmond, Virginia State Parks are working toward a goal to reopen campgrounds for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25. The announcement comes as part of the state’s phase one reopening strategy that begins Friday, May 15, following the coronavirus outbreak.