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New indoor play venues planned at Potomac Mills

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:45AM

Two new indoor entertainment venues are coming to Potomac Mills, adding more options for families with children, according to a press release from the shopping center. Slick City Action Park and Kids Jungle Playground are both planned for Neighborhood 5 at the Woodbridge mall, though opening dates were not announced.

Slick City Action Park will be the first East Coast location for the fast-growing national chain. The waterless indoor action park is expected to feature multi-lane dry slides, air courts, a Junior Jungle area for toddlers, and party rooms. Mall officials say the attraction is designed for a wide range of ages and offers a high-energy alternative to traditional trampoline parks. It is planned near Visionworks.

Woodbridge District Special Election Set

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:14AM

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors has set a special election to fill the vacant Woodbridge Magisterial District supervisor seat following the resignation of Margaret Franklin.

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County Parks To Share 2025 Progress

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:01AM

Occoquan Greenway Bridge Offers New Trail Connection for Pedestrians and Bicyclists [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Rec]

The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation will host its fourth annual State of the Parks address later this month, highlighting major accomplishments from 2025 and previewing priorities for the year ahead.

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Dog Rescue And Fire Reported In Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2026 at 4:28PM

The Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department responded to two separate incidents in Dumfries on Saturday, including a weather-related rescue and a townhouse fire that displaced a family.

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Ice Draws Crowds Despite Warnings

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 31, 2026 at 1:17PM

People continue to walk onto the frozen lake at a Woodbridge church property, despite repeated warnings from Prince William County fire and rescue officials that the ice is unsafe.

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Vote Nears on Scrapping 14th High School

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 10:15PM

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Multiple sources say the Prince William County School Board is expected to vote Feb. 4 to abandon plans for a long-proposed 14th high school in the Woodbridge area, citing sustained enrollment declines across the school division.

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Prince William schools serve nearly 2,000 free meal kits to support families in need

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 7:12PM

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) distributed 1,925 free meal kits on Thursday to support families in need. The effort was part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which allows school divisions to provide meals to children at no cost.

Meal kits were available to all children up to age 18, regardless of enrollment in PWCS. Each kit included two breakfasts, lunches, suppers, and snacks. The meals were distributed at three middle schools: Fred Lynn in Woodbridge (708 kits), Hampton in Woodbridge (571 kits), and Unity Braxton in Manassas (646 kits).

This Might Be the Coolest Snow Fort Yet

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 10:22AM

Nazia Sharif shared a heartwarming winter win from her Woodbridge backyard after her six-year-old twin boys turned fresh snowfall into an impressive igloo — with a little help from dad.

According to Sharif, her twins spent several days working alongside their father to build the snow fort, making the most of the rare winter weather. The finished igloo quickly became a point of pride for the family, and Sharif said they’d love to share it with the community.

Tommy’s American Coming to Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2026 at 9:36AM

Sweet Water Tavern in Centreville features a lodge-style dining room with wood booths, exposed beams, and warm lighting, one of the signature looks familiar to Great American Restaurants diners across Northern Virginia.

A new restaurant concept from Great American Restaurants is coming to Gainesville, bringing a brand unfamiliar to many local diners to a highly visible intersection.

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