Potomac Local News

Published August 22, 2023 at 2:58PM

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.”

News

Chipotle opens first drive-through lane in area

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 22, 2023 at 2:57PM

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

Armed robbery at tobacco store

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 22, 2023 at 2:56PM

8.20.23 Robbery Suspect

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.”

Event

Dialogue for Democracy

November 3, 2026 1:00 pm -5:30 pm

Event location

George Mason University, Buchanan Hall

4379 Mason Pond Drive

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.

Fairfax

Workhouse Haunt returning Friday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 28

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 22, 2023 at 2:49PM

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.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2023 at 2:41PM

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.”

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New I-95 express lanes (FredEx) open

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:48AM

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.”

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Train strikes, kills man walking on tracks in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:14AM

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.”

Business

Stafford EDA grants biggest loan to date to hydroponic farm

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:10AM

Stafford County Economic Development Department: “The Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) closed on their largest loan to date on July 19, 2023 to Next Level Mosaic, LLC. The loan in the amount of $151,000 was through the EDA’s Business Growth Fund Program, which is used to bridge the gap between the business’s available funding and total startup costs. Next Level Mosaic will be using the loan to construct four (4) greenhouses, buy hydroponic growing equipment, and provide operational working capital. “

Prince William

Prince William schools reject transgender policies from state, will not change regulations

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:03AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Insidenova.com: “Prince William County Schools are rejecting the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies on transgender students, saying its current policies are aligned with the Virginia Values Act’s prohibition on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision in Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, which mandated that students have access to school facilities corresponding with their gender identity.”

“With Thursday’s announcement, Prince William County Schools joined several other Northern Virginia school divisions in its rejection of the updated VDOE policies. School systems in Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington have said they won’t be updating their division-level policies to conform with VDOE’s guidance.”