WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The folks at OmniRide just told Potomac Local News they’re rolling out schedule and route changes starting Sunday, August 10—and if you ride the bus in Woodbridge or Lake Ridge, this could affect your commute.
Here’s what’s changing: Route 93 in Woodbridge will now loop differently around the Chinn Center and Potomac Mills. A new stop is coming to Prince William Parkway at Church Hill, while the Prince William Senior Center stop is getting cut.
Route 94, the Lake Ridge Connector, is also getting a new stop at the Tackett’s Mill Commuter Lot, along with updated timetables and renamed stops.
Full maps and timetables are already up at OmniRide.com, so now’s a good time to check how your ride might change.
Here’s the full press release:
OmniRide Service Change Takes Effect August 10
WOODBRIDGE, VA – OmniRide’s service changes will take effect on Sunday, August 10. Some routes have been revised and will have new timetables. There have been map changes and additional trips added to some Express routes. Additionally, several Local and Metro Express timepoints have been renamed.
THE FOLLOWING ROUTES HAVE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
OmniRide Local
Woodbridge (93)
New routing around the Chinn Center and Potomac Mills
New bus stop on Prince William Parkway & Church Hill
Prince William Senior Center bus stop discontinuedLake Ridge Connector (94)
New bus stop at Tackett’s Mill Commuter Lot
New timetables
New timepoint namesA detailed list of all the service changes, along with new schedules and maps, are available for viewing at OmniRide.com. Contact OmniRide Customer Service at 703-730-6664 or [email protected] for more information.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – A Manassas man was killed Saturday evening in a fiery crash on I-66 westbound near the Fairfax County Parkway, and state police are still investigating what led to the collision.
The folks at Virginia State Police just told Potomac Local News that 20-year-old Will R. Hernandez-Villalta died at the scene after his 1996 Nissan pickup, stopped due to a mechanical issue, was rear-ended by a Honda Pilot around 5:51 p.m. on August 2.
The impact pushed the truck across travel lanes and into the Express Lanes, where it caught fire. The Honda spun and remained in the main lanes. The SUV’s driver, 38-year-old Danielle M. McKinnon of Chantilly, and a juvenile passenger had only minor injuries.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.
Here’s the full press release:
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 5:51 p.m. on Saturday, (August 2, 2025), on Interstate 66 westbound at the Fairfax County Parkway in Fairfax County.
A 1996 Nissan pickup truck was stopped for a mechanical issue in a travel lane when it was struck in the rear by a 2016 Honda Pilot. The collision caused the pickup to run off of the left side of main travel lanes, strike the bollards separating the main lanes and the Express Lanes, and then cross the Express Lanes. The pickup then came to rest on the left shoulder and caught fire. The Pilot spun and came to rest in the main travel lanes.
The driver of the pickup, Will R. Hernandez-Villalta, 20, of Manassas, Va., died at the scene.
The driver of the Pilot, Danielle M. McKinnon, 38, of Chantilly, Va., and a juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. Charges are pending.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Sushi Camp LLC is preparing to open an all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi restaurant at 14000 Foulger Square, between Home Depot and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
According to its website, sushicampva.com, Sushi Camp will feature an all-you-can-eat menu with made-to-order sushi, hibachi dishes, appetizers, and other Japanese specialties for one price.
Business records show Sushi Camp LLC was incorporated in Virginia on September 3, 2024, with Jinxiu Lin listed as the registered agent. A large “COMING SOON!” banner is already displayed outside, but the restaurant has not yet announced an opening date.
The building has previously been home to several restaurants, including Margaritaville and Fuddrucker’s, which opened there in 2015. The site now appears as pad #14000 in Rollingwood Center leasing documents, which highlight its location along busy Minnieville and Smoketown roads, near I‑95 and Potomac Mills mall.
Sushi Camp will join a growing list of all-you-can-eat sushi options opening across Northern Virginia. Recent additions include Sushi Oishii in Vienna, which debuted its AYCE format in 2024, and Sushi Masa in Richmond, which opened with a buffet-style menu and karaoke rooms earlier this year.
While the exact launch date remains under wraps, the permit filings, signage, and live website suggest Sushi Camp is inching closer. Given its incorporation late last year and visible leasing activity at the site, an opening in late summer or early fall 2025 is plausible.
Hat tip to our member Wayne for the tip on this new restaurant. Text 571-989-1695 with photos if you see something we should post.
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Calls for service to the Manassas City Police Department (MCPD) have decreased in recent months as traffic stops and enforcement citations have increased in 2025, a recent presentation to City Council shows.
Chief of Police Douglas Keen presented crime data for the city from January to June 2025 in an effort to "push back and fight incorrect information" from social media, he said.
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Each year, the school calendar creeps earlier into August, cutting short a season that was once sacred in childhood: summer. I’m writing to express my concern that we’re trading sun-soaked afternoons, family vacations, and outdoor adventures for fluorescent lights, digital screens, and prematurely scheduled tests.
Not long ago, most schools in Virginia started after Labor Day. This gave kids the full summer—June, July, and August—with time to rest, travel, play, and just be kids. Today, schools in our area begin as early as August 12, while it’s still hot, bright, and perfect for swimming, hiking, and being outside. Why are we rushing children back into classrooms when summer is still in full swing?
August days in Virginia are among the warmest and sunniest of the year, yet our children are indoors, staring at screens and learning under artificial lights. That’s not just a scheduling issue—it’s a quality-of-life issue. Unstructured outdoor play isn’t just nostalgic—it’s essential for emotional, physical, and social development.
Early school starts cut into precious family time and travel. Many families plan reunions, vacations, and beach trips in late August. Instead of enjoying those final summer weeks, we’re forced to rearrange our lives to meet an arbitrary calendar that does more harm than good.
We don’t need to reinvent the wheel—just restore what worked. A post-Labor Day start respects the season, supports families, and restores balance to a hurried school year. Let’s give our children back their summer.
Sincerely,
Karen Whitlow
Stafford, VA
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The pilot funding request was approved unanimously by the MCPS School Board on May 13 and needed to be formally approved by City Council. The Board requested $2 million from its fund balance be used to get the program off the ground.
Council's approval of this funding went hand-in-hand with its approval of the Board's purchase of 8700 Centreville Road, where the program would be housed along with the district's Central Office staff and operations.
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Prince William County officials recently unveiled a new beautification project in the Potomac District, focused on the area known as the Southern Gateway—stretching from Marine Corps Base Quantico through the Town of Quantico and north toward Dumfries.
North Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey, who serves as vice chair of the Board of County Supervisors, announced the project in a recent video, highlighting its emphasis on native landscaping, environmental awareness, and community pride.
“We planted Virginia shrubberies and trees that surround the bed of the landscape,” Bailey said in the video. “We’ve also planted perennials, which are year-round plants and flowers that will give us a year-round ambiance as you come into our district.”
An educational sign was also installed to promote pollinator awareness and the environmental goals of the project.
While the project was praised for incorporating local heritage and natural beauty, several details remain unclear. Potomac Local News emailed Bailey and county staff to learn more about the scope and impact of the beautification effort. Among our questions:
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Why was this particular area of the county chosen for the project?
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What is the total cost, and how is it being funded?
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What is the expected timeline from start to finish?
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Will other parts of Prince William County receive similar beautification efforts? If so, which ones, and why?
Despite a request for comment by a specified deadline, neither Bailey nor the county staff responded to these questions.
Manassas City Council approved the purchase of 8700 Centreville Road, the Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) headquarters, for $10.7 million in a 6-1 vote on July 28.
MCPS has leased parts of the space for more than 10 years, but began entertaining conversations regarding a purchase in 2022. MCPS was considering renovating the former police station at 9518 Fairview Ave., which was estimated to cost upwards of $11 million. It also considered leasing a new space entirely or continuing its current lease.
