Potomac Local News

Published July 2, 2020 at 10:51PM

Map of VDOT widening project

The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers should expect a traffic shift along northbound Route 1 in Woodbridge, between Mount Pleasant Drive to just north of Marumsco Creek, on Monday, July 6 as part of the Route 1 widening project.

The two lanes of northbound traffic will shift to the right, including over the newly built section of the Marumsco Creek bridge. Lane closures leading up to the shift will occur beginning the morning of July 6 along northbound Route 1 from Mount Pleasant Drive to just north of Marumsco Creek.

Prince William

Prince William, Manassas school boards to meet next week, discuss fall reopenings

By Gianna Jirak

Published July 2, 2020 at 10:33PM

The wait is nearly over for those seeking an answer regarding the reopening of schools in Prince William County and Manassas.

On July 7 and 8, both school boards will hold separate meetings to hear community input on the reopening of their school divisions, review survey data collected from their staff and school communities, and discuss the matter, according to press releases from both school divisions. Manassas is set to vote on their reopening plans on July 14, and Prince William is set to do the same on July 15.

Prince William

OmniRide increases service levels, staff at commuter lots

By Rick Horner

Published July 2, 2020 at 10:25PM

OmniRide has resumed operations of all routes and has increased service levels on OmniRide Express buses which began in mid-June.

Weekday Express service to destinations in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. are running on a Friday schedule, which is one step down from full-service. The increase in service levels was based on the improving COVID-19 conditions, and the Governor’s order to begin reopening the state.

Schools

Manassas School Board reaffirms LGBT policy for students, staff

By Arabella Thornhill

Published July 2, 2020 at 10:21PM

Manassas City School Board approved a new LGBT proclamation condemning racism that will ensure students and staff will be treated equally.

On June 23, the Manassas City School Board presented the LGBT proclamation, which has been reviewed and approved annually since 2017, approving the document in a 7-0 vote.

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