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Business
Many went to the Dollar Tree in Gainesville to find a note on the door stating that it was closed until further notice.
We asked the company what led to the closure, and it just sent us this message:
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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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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.
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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The University of Mary Washington’s Continuing & Professional Studies Department’s Business Acumen Series has three more events this year. This series of one-day seminars aims to build leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region. The series focuses on Dynamic Leadership under the theme “Dynamic Mind for Dynamic Times: Agile Leadership in the Age of Change.”
The Stafford Economic Development Authority has invested in 50 seats for the series to support the Stafford business community with educational resources. Each seminar is valued at $275. A limited number of seats are available at no cost to Stafford businesses. Interested parties are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
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We’re excited to share our latest Potomac Local podcast episode featuring Barbara Biddle, the owner of District Hemp. In this insightful conversation, Barbara recounts the emotional journey of losing their original storefront due to the demolition of the Old Town Inn and the subsequent challenges of reopening at their new location at 9417 Main Street, downtown Manassas.
Barbara delves into the significant regulatory changes that impacted District Hemp, including the introduction of SB903 and how these changes have increased operating costs and limited product availability. Despite these hurdles, Barbara shares how the unwavering support from the Manassas community was pivotal in expanding District Hemp to Leesburg and Washington, DC.
The latest edition of the Potomac Local Podcast will be posted this weekend. It’s a privilege to bring it to you, our paid members, who support our efforts to bring you local community news.
This week, discover resilience and community spirit as we chat with Barbara Biddle, Owner of District Hemp in Manassas and Leesburg.
Planet Fitness will open a new gym at 1455 Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford later this year. The facility will occupy the former Best Buy location, which closed in March 2024.
Jillian Sanchez, Senior Project Manager at GFP Planet Fitness, shared details about this upcoming venture. “We are thrilled to bring a 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility to the Stafford community. At Planet Fitness, our mission is to provide accessibility to fitness at a low cost and promote the physical well-being of the community,” Sanchez stated in emails obtained by Potomac Local as part of a freedom of information records order.