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Weather

Thursday Morning Bus Stop Forecast – October 30, 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Stormy Start: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds for the Morning Commute

Rain and a few thunderstorms will move through early this morning, making for a wet and windy bus stop hour. Some downpours could be heavy, and gusty winds may reach over 20 mph. The rain will taper to scattered showers by midday, with improving conditions and clearing skies later this afternoon.

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Prince William

Prince William police seek information in 2022 Woodbridge homicide

By Uriah Kiser

“PWCPD Violent Crimes Unit requests your assistance. If you have any information regarding Milton Humberto ESCALANTE ESCOBAR, please contact us. He was only 18 years old at the time,” Prince William County Police Department announced. “Detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau are continuing to investigate this case. The Police Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in this death.”

On October 27, 2022, officers responded to the 13900 block of Richmond Highway in Woodbridge, where 18-year-old Milton Humberto Escalante Escobar was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He later died at a local hospital. Police say an altercation occurred in a wooded area behind a business before the suspect fled in a vehicle. No arrests have been made, and the case remains under investigation.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg chamber to host third annual Mock Interview Day

By Uriah Kiser

“This impactful event connects business professionals with local high school and college students as they practice and perfect their interview skills,” the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber announced. “Your experience can make a real difference in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.”

The event is free for all student participants and part of the Chamber’s WorkForce NOW initiative, which focuses on developing partnerships that promote workforce readiness and development. Volunteers can sign up for two-hour slots or stay for the full day to conduct mock interviews, provide feedback, and support the Chamber’s scholarship fund.

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Stafford

Buc-ee’s Proposal Faces First Public Hearing Tonight in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

The proposal to bring a massive Buc-ee’s Travel Center to Stafford County will face its first formal test tonight when the Planning Commission holds a public hearing at 6 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road.

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Stafford

A Decade After Aquia’s Theater Went Dark, Stafford Still Waiting for the Show to Start

By Uriah Kiser

Nearly ten years after the Regal Aquia Cinemas 10 closed its doors, Stafford County is still waiting for a new movie theater — and now, a fresh set of housing and financial commitments has been approved to make it happen.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg police report thefts, drug possession, and multiple arrests

By Uriah Kiser

“A person reported that their luggage rack was stolen from the top of their vehicle in the 1200 block of Gateway Boulevard,” Fredericksburg Police reported. “In separate incidents, individuals in the 1000 block of Sam Perry Boulevard and the 3100 block of Plank Road reported that their credit cards were stolen.”

Among those charged were Dominique Kane Vinson, 30, of Stafford, for failure to comply with a support obligation, and Jason Duane Brown, 38, of Stafford, and Guillermo Antonio Medrano, 44, of Fairfax, both charged with possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

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Traffic

Overnight closure planned for southbound 95 Express Lanes in Dale City Oct. 30

By Uriah Kiser

“The southbound-running 95 Express Lanes will be closed between the exit for Dale Boulevard (Route 784) and the exit for Route 234 (Dumfries/Manassas) for Neabsco Creek bridge-related geotechnical work,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “The full closure will take place from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, weather permitting.”

“During the closure, the Opitz Boulevard ramp and the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes ramp to the southbound 95 Express Lanes will also be closed,” VDOT stated. “Traffic will be diverted to the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes via the flyover ramp providing access to the Dale Boulevard interchange.”

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Prince William

Interfaith leaders explore ‘The Concept of Peace in Religion’ at Masroor Mosque

By Uriah Kiser
Masroor Mosque

“Only by looking at the whole picture can we achieve peace,” said Anthony Solomon, president of Ner Shalom Temple in Woodbridge, during a discussion on peace and justice among faith leaders, InsideNoVa reported. “There can be no sustainable peace without justice.”

“When we talk about peace, we first have to conquer our own mind,” said Devinder Singh of the Sikh Center of Virginia. “It is the biggest issue that stands in the middle of peace.”

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Prince William

After 21 years, Bonefish Grill closes abruptly in Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

“Closing a restaurant is never easy. This was a business decision and is not a reflection of the management or staff,” Bloomin’ Brands spokesperson Elizabeth Daly told the Prince William Times. “We appreciate the community’s support over the past 21 years and hope to see them in our Fairfax restaurant.”

The Bonefish Grill in Gainesville — known for its popular “Bang Bang Shrimp” — closed suddenly on Sunday, October 26, after more than two decades in business. Employees were seen packing up items the next day, and the restaurant’s signage was removed from its building at 7611 Somerset Crossing Drive.

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Fredericksburg

FXBGO! to launch realigned Stafford County bus routes and new numbering system December 1

By Uriah Kiser

“Customer experience is at the heart of what we do at Fredericksburg Regional Transit, as our mission is to best serve the needs of the community,” Director of Public Transit and Transportation Jamie Jackson said. “We are confident that the upcoming changes to the Stafford Routes will help us achieve this goal by increasing the quality of our service.”

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) announced that beginning December 1, 2025, Stafford County bus routes will be realigned and renamed to use numbered designations. The changes, developed through community feedback during the Transit Strategic Plan, aim to simplify route identification, reduce travel times, and better connect residents to key destinations across Stafford County. Updated maps and schedules will be available in November at Central Station and on the FXBGO! website.

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