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Costco to Expand Gas Pumps at Potomac Mills mall

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Erik McLean, Unsplash

Costco Wholesale is set to expand its fuel station at Potomac Mills Circle. The current setup, which features eight fuel pumps, will be increased to twelve fueling positions. The expansion aims to improve service efficiency for the members.

The expansion request involved amending the conditions of the Special Use Permit, approved by the Board of County Supervisors on July 16, 2024. This amendment will add more fueling positions and revise the existing layout to enhance circulation within the station.

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American Drengr Krav Maga Grows in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser
A swordsman takes a swipe a ribbon during a three-year anniversary celebration for American Drengr Krav Maga in June 2024.

American Drengr Krav Maga has experienced significant growth since its inception.

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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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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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Fredericksburg Sauce Maker Always Flavored to be Sold in Food Lion Stores

By Kelly Sienkowski

Always Flavored, which just relocated its restaurant to the heart of downtown Fredericksburg, will now have its custom sauces available in Food Lion stores.

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NorthPoint Development Invests $133 Million in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski

On June 25, Stafford County hosted a groundbreaking for NorthPoint Development’s new Austin Ridge Logistics Center.  The ceremony at 2125 Austin Ridge Drive featured speakers Meg Bohmke, Chairwoman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors, and Ryan Marshall, Development Manager at NorthPoint Development. 

The Austin Ridge Logistics Center will include five to seven buildings, totaling 2,078,015 square feet. Positioned along Interstate 95, the development will accommodate large-scale users, including last-mile logistics facilities, regional distribution warehouses, and data centers. This project aims to provide business and economic opportunities for Stafford County.

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New Dog Park Will Bring Barks and Brews to Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski

A new business combining a love for dogs and beer is coming to Fredericksburg; Barking Barley, founded by Dan Craddock and Travis Stoner, is set to be a unique dog park and taphouse. 

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Smash. Break. Lose It at the Rage Room in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Lose It Rage Room, a new addition to the local stress-relief scene provides a unique and therapeutic way for people to let off steam. This concept allows individuals to smash, break, and demolish objects in a controlled environment, offering a safe outlet for pent-up frustration and anger.

Located at 3085 Golansky Boulevard in Woodbridge, the Lose It Rage Room caters to a wide range of customers, from those looking to relieve stress to those seeking a fun and unconventional way to spend time with friends. The owners did not respond to a request for comment for this story; however, according to their FAQ page, the rage room experience is designed to be therapeutic and exhilarating, allowing participants to smash items such as glass bottles, electronics, and even furniture.

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Items We Found Locked Up at North Stafford Walmart

By Uriah Kiser
Car batteries under lock and key at a Stafford County Walmart store in 2024.

Here are some things under lock and key at Walmart Supercenter, 217 Garrisonville Road. These items pictured in the photo gallery above include makeup, spray paint, and car batteries. To purchase these items, customers must now call a clerk for assistance. These items were unlocked earlier this year.

Items in the electronics section, such as headphones and Apple Computer products, have been kept under lock and key for years.

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