OmniRide: “OmniRide will be adding Saturday Service to its list of mobility services starting August 26, 2023. Saturday service will include Local Manassas North (65N), Local Manassas to Manassas Park (67), OmniRide Connect microtransit in Manassas / Manassas Park, and OmniRide Access paratransit in Manassas / Manassas Park. It even includes the East-West Express (96) route that travels between Manassas and Woodbridge! Saturday timetables have been added to the new schedule brochures and they will be available from bus operators and online beginning Aug. 14.”
Prince William Times: “About 650 big yellow school buses hit Prince William County roads Monday morning as the new school year dawned for more than 91,000 students.”
“Superintendent LaTanya McDade began the morning outside Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, where the school’s cheerleaders and marching band performed for TV news cameras and arriving students.”
Prince William County Arts Council: “Arts Alive is Prince William County’s annual family-friendly community arts festival produced jointly by the Prince William County Arts Council, the County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and the Hylton Performing Arts Center.”
“The free arts festival is packed with festivities throughout the day including: Four stages of performing arts, visual art on display for browsing and purchasing, creative writer and poet workshops and classes and demonstrations.”
Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.
Press Release: “Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new location in Fredericksburg on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The restaurant will feature the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane that allows guests to conveniently pick up digital orders without leaving their cars.”
“The new restaurant marks the first Chipotlane in Fredericksburg. It will be located at 5621 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Hours: open every day 10:45 a.m.- 10 p.m.”
Prince William Police Department: “Armed Robbery – On August 20 at 5:42 p.m., officers responded to the Tobacco Store located at 13434 Richmond Highway in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed an unknown man brandished a firearm toward a store employee before demanding money from the registers. The suspect fled the store with unpaid tobacco products and an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported. Suspect Description: A black male wearing a black bucket-style hat and ski-style mask, a black Nike shirt, grey Nike sweatpants, and gray New Balance shoes.”
Workhouse Arts Center: “The Workhouse Arts Center is excited to announce the return of a Northern Virginia Halloween season favorite, the Workhouse Haunt, a scare-inducing outdoor haunted trail.”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Seasonable temperatures along with lower humidity will arrive today as a cold front departs to the south. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny.”
“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph.”
The Center Square: “Virginia’s long-awaited Interstate 95 express lanes were ceremonially opened during a ribbon-cutting led by political and transportation leaders, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sen. Tim Kaine, who touted the project as a time-saver and economic boost to the region.”
“The 10 miles of new lanes, privately funded through Transurban in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, will complete the stretch through Stafford County – notorious for being one of the nation’s worst spots for traffic congestion. Ground was broken in 2019. The new lanes in the major corridor serving north-south travelers between Maine and Florida are estimated to reduce commuting time between Fredericksburg and Washington by 35 minutes.”
Manassas police: “Pedestrian Struck by Train — On August 18, 2023, at 10:54 p.m., Manassas City Police responded to the area of the train crossing on West Street. When officers arrived, they located a 25-year-old male on the train tracks. Rescue was summoned and declared the male deceased. The initial investigation located several witnesses that said that the male subject attempted to jump onto a moving train and fell under it. The investigation is active and ongoing.”
