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Prince William

Updates on Two Major Road Projects in Lake Ridge, Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser
Neabsco Mills Road at Route 1 in Woodbridge. [Photo: Prince William County Government]

Summit School Road Extension

Following a groundbreaking ceremony, Lake Ridge’s Summit School Road project is now underway and marks the county’s infrastructure development. This 1.2-mile extension stretches from Kinnicutt Drive to Telegraph Road and will be transformed into a four-lane divided roadway. The project will widen Telegraph Road from Caton Hill Road to Prince William Parkway, increasing it from two to four lanes. Enhancements include a raised grass median, a five-foot sidewalk, and a ten-foot shared-use path to accommodate additional pedestrian traffic.

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Prince William

Dumfries Proposes Changes to Town Charter

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council seeks to amend the town’s charter, which dates back to 1749, making Dumfries the oldest continuously chartered town in Virginia. The proposed changes were discussed during the council’s July 3 meeting.

According to a town spokeswoman, the amendments, which must be approved by the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond, are primarily administrative and aimed at promoting greater clarity concerning the existing text. One substantive proposal would empower the Mayor to declare a local emergency if neither the director of emergency management nor the town council is available.

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Business

Urban Air Adventure Park Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow

By Uriah Kiser

On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Urban Air Adventure Park in Woodbridge. The event will occur at 4:30 p.m. at Urban Air Woodbridge, 14173 Crossing Place, Woodbridge.

Urban Air Adventure Park offers a variety of attractions for visitors of all ages. These attractions include trampolines, an indoor sky rider, a ropes course, climbing walls, and the Warrior Course. Additionally, the park features Spin Zone Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Virtual Reality experiences, Mini-Golf, Bowling, and indoor Go-Karts. Younger visitors can enjoy the Tubes Playground and Flash Pads, while those seeking more thrill can try the Leap of Faith, Twist Tower, and Trapeze.

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Facebook Removed our Local Severe Weather Warning Post

By Uriah Kiser

If you rely on Facebook for local news, including information you need to know about your community to keep your family safe, don’t. The social media network has been removing these types of posts, noting that they go against community standards.

Don’t miss a post. Leave a tab in your browser that is fixed to potomaclocal.com, and check back throughout the day for updates. You can also sign up for our FREE newsletter, which is sent to members and non-members each day we post news on our website.

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Manassas Residents Voice Crime Concerns to Council Candidate

By Uriah Kiser

In an interview with Potomac Local News, Robyn Williams, a Manassas School Board member and candidate for the Manassas City Council, highlighted vital community issues.

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News

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

By Uriah Kiser

The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties and cities, including Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania, until 6:45 p.m. The storm, moving east at 25 mph, poses a hazard of 60 mph wind gusts, potentially causing downed trees, power outages, and damage to homes and vehicles.

The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:

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Schools

Fredericksburg, Manassas to Host Cell Phone-Free Education Conversations

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Department of Education is hosting a series of Commonwealth Conversations to give parents, educators, and community members the opportunity to share their thoughts on the best ways to achieve cell phone-free education in Virginia and address the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on youth mental health and education performance.

On July 9, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 to establish cell phone-free education to promote the health and safety of Virginia’s K-12 students. Executive Order 33 directs the VDOE to provide guidance to school boards on cell phone-free education policies and procedures. School boards will establish local cell phone-free education policies and procedures before the end of this year.

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Business

Starbucks to Replace Ruby Tuesday near Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser
Photo by Sorin Sîrbu on Unsplash

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for a new Starbucks near Dumfries.

The coffee shop will replace an old Ruby Tuesday restaurant. The permit allows a drive-through facility in connection with a by-right restaurant and associated sign modifications in the B-1 General Business zoning district. The project was praised for being a veteran-owned business.

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From Intimidation to Empowerment: A Leader’s Journey Through Leadership Prince William

By Uriah Kiser
Jackson Green

Martina Jackson Green, Executive Director at the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William County, recently graduated from the Leadership Prince William Class of 2024.

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