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The Workhouse Arts Center announced its winter-spring performance lineup.

The eclectic offerings range from a classic, old Hollywood-style jazz singer to a family-friendly, progressive hip-hop artist. Comedy show formats include an audience participation round-table discussion and individual stand-up comedians.

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Local leaders and new residents joined the development team of PTM Partners (PTM) and The IDI Group Companies (IDI) on January 25 to celebrate the completion of Viridium, a new 318-unit apartment building with unrivaled amenities on the Occoquan River in Woodbridge.

Viridium's new complex includes its health and fitness center, club lounge, gaming lounge, theater, EV charging stations, and a mobile app that can serve as an electronic key.

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On January 17, 2023, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors passed a motion to approve more than $4.7 million of federal funding for a new sidewalk along Prince William Parkway.

The project, which was approved in a unanimous decision, involves the construction of a five-foot wide sidewalk on the westbound side of the parkway from Summerland Drive to the Horner Road commuter lot over Interstate 95 in Woodbridge.

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OmniRide's Service Change will take effect on Monday, January 30.

Schedules for Express, Metro Express, and Local routes will change on that date. OmniRide Connect micro transit pilot program is now operating in Manassas Park. It replaces the OmniRide Local Manassas Park route. Some routes operate from the new Balls Ford Road Commuter Lot in Manassas.

The new schedules are available here https://omniride.com/service/schedules/ . THE FOLLOWING ROUTES HAVE CHANGES: OmniRide Express Note: Manassas - Washington/State Dept. (601) route will be discontinued. Riders can use Gainesville-Washington (611) to get into D.C. Dale City - Washington (D-100) NEW routing starts and ends at Dale Blvd & Birchdale, no longer serves Potomac Mills lot or OmniRide Transit Center but continues service to Dale City, Telegraph and Horner Rd lots Timetable adjustments Trips added Dale City - Pentagon & Rosslyn/Ballston (D-200) NEW routing starts and ends at Dale Blvd & Birchdale Timetable adjustments Trip added
  • Dale City - Navy Yard (D-300)
NEW routing starts and ends at the OmniRide Transit Center Timetable adjustments Trips added
  • Dale City - Mark Center (D-400)
NEW routing trips start and end at Dale Blvd & Birchdale Timetable adjustments
  • Lake Ridge - Washington (L-100)
Timetable adjustments
  • Pentagon stop added to later morning trips
  • Lake Ridge-Pentagon / Crystal City (L-200)
Timetable adjustments
  • Eliminated last morning trip due to low ridership
  • Montclair (MC-100) -- now a separate schedule from MC-200
  • NEW routing -- starts and ends at Dale City lot. NEW AM routing at L'Enfant Plaza
Timetable adjustments
  • Montclair to Pentagon (MC-200) -- now a separate schedule from MC-100
  • NEW routing -- starts and end on Benita Fitzgerald at Brahams Drive
Timetable adjustments
  • South Route 1 - Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Washington DC (RS)
  • NEW routing -- stats and ends at Benita Fitzgerald and Brahams Drive. AM rerouting at L'Enfant Plaza changed.
Timetable adjustments
  • Tysons Corner (T)
Timetable adjustments
  • Stafford-Washington (543)
  • Timetable adjustments
  • Pentagon added to first and last trip in both AM/PM
  • Stafford-Pentagon (942)
Timetable adjustments
  • AM trip discontinued and PM trip added
  • Manassas-Washington (601) -- DISCONTINUED. Alternate Gainesville/Manassas-Washington/State Department (611).
  • Manassas-Pentagon (602)
  • NEW routing -- starts and ends at Balls Ford lot
  • Timetable adjustments
Trips added
  • Manassas-Dulles Corridor/Reston/Herndon (608) -- NEW Route
  • Service from new Balls Ford Commuter Lot to USGS Geographic Science Center in Reston
  • Connections to Metro Silverline (to Dulles Airport) and other regional buses
  • Gainesville/Manassas-Washington/State Department (611)
  • NEW routing -- now serves Balls Ford lot
Timetable adjustments Trips added
  • Gainesville-Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard (612)
Timetable adjustments Trip added
  • Haymarket-Rosslyn / Ballston (622)
  • NEW routing -- starts and ends at Heathcote lot. University lot added to route.
Timetable adjustments Trips added
  • Western Express Connector (62) -- NEW Route
  • Provides timed connections to Route 60 at Balls Ford Lot
  • Limestone to Balls Ford to University in morning
  • Balls Ford to University to Linton Hall in evening
OmniRide Metro Express Linton Hall (61) route will be discontinued. Passengers can ride new Western Express Connector (62) to Balls Ford Lot to connect with Manassas Metro Express to Tysons Metro Station. Manassas (60)
  • All day service to/from Tysons Metro
  • First 3 am trips start on Centreville Rd @ Shoppers Square
  • Last 3 evening trips end on Centreville Rd @ Leland
  • Balls Ford Lot added to routing
OmniRide Local Note: Manassas Park (68) -- Route discontinued and replaced with OmniRide Connect microtransit service. Manassas North-NOVA Campus (65N) -- NEW routing, now separate schedule from route 67
  • Direct Access to Manassas Mall
  • Direct Access to Portsmouth Commuter Lot
  • New Routing from Hub-PWC Courthouse to Manassas Mall
  • Irongate Way routing eliminated
Manassas North-Balls Ford Lot (65B) -- NEW routing, NEW separate schedule from routes 65N and 67
  • Operates between the Western Hub and the Balls Ford Lot
  • Direct access to Manassas Mall
  • Timed transfers at Western Hub to Route 96
Manassas South to Manassas Park (67) -- NEW routing, separate schedule from 65N and 65B routes.
  • Service hours extended to match 65N
  • New routing along Portner / Breeden / Mathis
  • Euclid routing discontinued
Dale City
  • First three morning trips start at Chinn Center
  • Provides early options for residents on Prince William Pkwy to connect to Express routes
Woodbridge/Lake Ridge
  • Loops A & B routing altered around Tackett's Mill
  • No longer serves stops on Harbor Dr & Tackett's Mill Dr
  • Serves stop at Tackett's Mill Commuter Lot
  • New timepoint is Lake Ridge Commuter Lot
  • East - West Express (96)
Timetable adjustments Added trip Contact OmniRide Customer Service at 703-730-6664 or [email protected] for more information.

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Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is excited to announce the appointment of William "Jake" Jacoby as the new chief of police.

Jacoby has served as the college's assistant chief of police for ten years. Following a nationwide search, Jacoby was named to succeed Chief Dan Dusseau, who retired in May 2022.

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Stafford High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Diggs has been named the 2023 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia by a panel of school leaders representing the Principal Awards Committee of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP). "Mr. Diggs embodies the spirit of our learning community," said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor. "He is an exceptional leader, strong administrator, and sincere role model for students and staff. In addition to supporting others, he continually seeks personal growth opportunities in our school system. We are proud of him, and congratulate him on this truly worthy designation." Diggs is regularly seen in the halls and classrooms, spreading positivity and enhancing school climate. His interactions with staff, students, and families are purpose-driven, aimed at ensuring meaningful post-secondary outcomes for every student so that they are prepared for life after graduation. His work ethic and boundless energy come from his belief that "whatever it takes...you do the hard work." "VASSP seeks to recognize exemplary performance among middle and high school assistant principals in the Commonwealth, said VASSP Executive Director Dr. Randy Barrack. "It is exciting when we can identify and showcase administrators like Ben Diggs in school administration." Diggs' enthusiasm, professionalism, and reliability extend far beyond Stafford High School. When needed, he buckles himself into the driver's seat of a school bus, volunteering to drive for field trips that provide experiential learning. Additionally, he volunteered to drive an elementary school bus route taking 66 elementary students home when their driver became ill. "My students are my life. This honor is truly a reflection of the hard work they put in every single day," said Diggs. "I am also proud to be surrounded and supported by other incredible leaders who share the same goals - to make life better for our students." Diggs has served as assistant principal of Stafford High School since 2020. Before becoming assistant principal, Diggs was an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher and department chair at North Stafford High School. He will be honored for his accomplishments at the June 2023 Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition and recognized nationally at the 2023 National Principals Conference this July.

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This new year, organizations are accepting volunteers willing to transport veterans, donate blood, teach language skills, and much more.

Greeting - They Served Us, Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers aged 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouses/widow to medical appointments, supermarkets, retail, and houses of worship. Volunteers must pass criminal background and driving record background checks, have valid Virginia driver's licenses, and have a vehicle liability insurance policy. You'll feel great as you make new friends while providing transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

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Southbound Route 17 Business (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County will be reduced to a single travel lane between Heartfields Lane and Washington Street for a road maintenance project.

Work will occur during daytime hours for about two weeks, starting Tuesday, Jan. 24. Travelers can expect brief delays between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Weather permitting, once crews mobilize Tuesday, work is expected to occur every day until complete, including weekends. Crews have detected a void underneath the pavement near a previously deteriorated drainage pipe, which has already been replaced. VDOT and contractor crews will drill holes in the asphalt and fill them with grout, which will harden and fill the void. Motorists can find real-time information on lane closures, work zones, traffic, and other incidents on 511Virginia.

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On January 17, 2023, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) voted to approve funding for Phase I of the Route 28 (Centreville Road) Innovative Intersections project from Manassas Drive to Spruce Street in Manassas Park.

The CTB approved over $24 million worth of funding for the Innovative Intersections project. This funding was approved after years of efforts from Delegate Danica Roem (D), the Manassas Park Governing Body, and the Manassas Park Government staff to secure funding to improve Route 28, the city stateed in a press release.

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