Potomac Mills has announced a major renovation to its Food Pavilion, timed with the mall’s upcoming 40th anniversary in 2025. The remodel, set to begin this winter and expected to be completed by early 2025, will transform the dining space with a modernized look, new seating options, energy-efficient lighting, and enhanced areas for socializing, all designed to elevate visitors' experience.
According to Potomac Mills’ press release, the upgraded Food Pavilion will feature contemporary flooring, stylish lighting, and a refreshed color palette to create a more inviting atmosphere. New seating arrangements, including elevated banquet tables, intimate conversation spots, and flexible benches, will offer comfortable spaces for groups of all sizes. The renovation, which incorporates energy-efficient LED lighting throughout, aligns with the mall’s commitment to sustainability.
Bethany Webb, a spokeswoman for Potomac Mills, shared additional details with Potomac Local News:
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From the Stafford County Sheriff's Office:
ALCOHOL OFFENSE:
AG Wright Middle School, 100 Wood Drive, 10/30, 12:54 p.m. Double, double toil and trouble, Deputy S.C. Hall responded to a student in trouble. It was discovered a student brought in an elixir stronger than witches brew. The alcohol was seized and a criminal complaint for possession of alcohol on school grounds was submitted. Luckily, the student wasn’t ex-spelled.ASSAULT:
Maple Drive, 10/30, 8:17 p.m. Deputy S. Waheed responded to a monstrous offense. A witness heard a commotion outside, but it was not trick-or-treaters. He would observe a female being assaulted by a male. Contact was made with the victim and it was discovered the suspect was her boo. She was provided resources for Empowerhouse while a warrant for assault and battery was submitted for the suspect.This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
From the Stafford County Sheriff's Office:
DISTURBANCE:
Westminster Lane, 10/29, 6:30 p.m. Deputy B.E. Vaughn responded to a disturbance. There was a large group of people involved in a verbal argument. It was discovered a resident yelled at a driver to slow down. In response, the driver got out of his vehicle, started a verbal argument, attempted to instigate a fight, and used abusive language towards another resident. The driver was not only lectured on his driving behavior, but charged with disorderly conduct and using abusive language. He was released by the magistrate on personal recognizance.
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From Mayor Earnie Porta:
Some of you may have noticed new 20 mph signs on a small stretch of Washington Street in Occoquan. Effective this past July 1, the Commonwealth of Virginia authorized localities to reduce the speed limit to no lower than 15 mph on state roads within a locality's boundaries.
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Press release:
The University of Mary Washington and George Mason University have renewed existing partnerships designed to accelerate student success and open the door to additional agreements between the two schools beginning as early as next year.
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From the Stafford sheriff's office:
A 48-year-old Woodbridge woman earned her fourth DUI after deciding to exit I-95 into Stafford County.
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From the Stafford sheriff's office:
ASSAULT:
Jay’s Sports Bar, 2866 Richmond Highway, 10/27, 2:08 a.m. Deputy R.T. Philippsen responded to an assault. The suspect got a cat-itude with the victim after seeing him with another feline. In response, the suspect brought the claws out and assaulted the victim, breaking his glasses in the process. She was charged with assault and battery, as well as, destruction of property. The suspect was released by the magistrate on pur-sonal recognizance.
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From The Stafford County Sheriff's Office:
ASSAULT:
Area of Garrisonville Road and Staffordboro Boulevard, 10/26, 6:38 p.m. Deputy X.D. Bates responded to an assault. It was advised a female was assaulted in a Jeep. When deputies arrived, the suspect was gone. He did not go too far, as he was located at Hardee’s, located at 20 Prosperity Lane. The suspect had signs of intoxication and was discovered to be wanted out of Culpeper County. He was charged with assault and battery, public intoxication, as well as, served on his outstanding charge. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.DUI:
Area of Richmond Highway and Austin Park Drive, 10/25, 12:30 a.m. Deputy C.T. Richardson was traveling in the area when he observed a Corolla struggling to stay in its lane and nearly sideswipe another vehicle. Deputy Richardson conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver had signs of intoxication, no driver’s license, and admitted to consuming “a beer” at home. Despite only having “a beer” the driver was found to be in possession of receipts from two different restaurants earlier in the evening, both where alcoholic beverages were purchased. The driver was charged with driving under the influence, second offense driving without a license, refusal, and the traffic lane violation. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
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ANIMAL CRUELTY:
Grants Court, 10/23, 6:04 p.m. Deputy T.G. Croson responded to an animal cruelty call. The reporting party advised bleach was poured into a fish tank, killing multiple fish and destroying coral. The investigation is ongoing.DUI:
Amercia’s Best Value Inn, 605 Warrenton Road, 10/23, 9:27 p.m. Deputy R.T. Philippsen responded to a hit and run. Staff advised a guest struck the motel’s staircase with her Volkswagen. Deputy Philippsen made contact with the driver who had signs of intoxication and admitted to chugging a Corona. After conducting field sobriety tests, she was detained. She was charged with driving under the influence, as well as, hit and run. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,000 secured bond.This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
