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Published April 16, 2025 at 3:53PM | Updated April 16, 2025 at 5:50PM

The ceremony, held at 15125 Blackburn Road in Woodbridge, brought together elected officials, county staff, and community advocates to highlight new investments in outdoor recreation along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

“These projects have been a long time in the making,” said Seth Hendler-Voss, Director of Prince William County Parks and Recreation. “This kayak launch is just a nice addition to that overall outdoor recreation experience. Over time, we hope to expand our blueway system to complement our greenway system.”

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Woodbridge Man Indicted for Obstructing IRS, Failing to File Tax Returns

By Potomac Local News

Published April 9, 2025 at 11:30AM

A federal grand jury has indicted a Woodbridge man on charges of obstructing the Internal Revenue Service and willfully failing to file tax returns over multiple years, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

According to the indictment returned in Alexandria on April 8, Omini Tete Riman, an information technology specialist, is accused of filing false tax returns and later taking steps to hinder the IRS from collecting nearly $400,000 in refunds he allegedly obtained under false pretenses.

Prince William

Delays to New Elementary Schools Mean More Trailers, Overcrowding for Students at Covington-Harper

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 4, 2025 at 2:00PM

Two new elementary schools that could help ease overcrowding in Prince William County won’t open until at least 2026 and 2027, respectively, school officials say.

The Woodbridge Area Elementary School, located across from Marumsco Plaza along Route 1, is now slated to open for the 2026-27 school year, following a series of delays. The civil plan approval process with Prince William County took six extra months due to floodplain considerations.

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Sprinkler System Prevents Major Damage in Woodbridge Townhouse Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 28, 2025 at 10:30AM

A fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in a Woodbridge townhouse could have turned into a devastating incident—but thanks to a working sprinkler system, it was largely brought under control before it could spread.

At around 4 p.m. on March 26, 2025, fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the 14700 block of Mason Creek Circle, near Potomac Library on Opitz Boulevard, for reports of a townhouse fire. When units arrived, they found a fire at the rear of a set of double-stacked townhomes, with flames stretching from the ground level up to the attic.

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Fatal Crash Claims Life of Woodbridge Man

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 26, 2025 at 12:43PM

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The incident occurred at 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Citgo gas station at 1320 Old Bridge Road. According to Prince William County Police, a 2014 Toyota Camry exited the fuel pump area toward Gordon Boulevard when it struck a pedestrian near the fuel pump island.

Police say the pedestrian, Jeffrey Wayne Holman, 56, of Woodbridge, fell to the ground and was subsequently run over by the vehicle. Emergency crews from fire and rescue extracted Holman and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday, March 25.

News

“I’m 84”: Rider Urges VRE to Bring Back Human Touch as Station Gets Facelift

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 25, 2025 at 10:00AM

The Woodbridge VRE station [Photo: VRE]

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board has authorized a comprehensive painting and surface restoration project for the Woodbridge Station, aiming to enhance both the facility’s longevity and the passenger experience.

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Police Blotter: Assault Arrests in Woodbridge, Olde Forge Mobbing, Attempted Vehicle Theft in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 28, 2025 at 3:26PM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Stafford County

On February 26 at 7:12 PM, Deputies C.R. Newman and C.M. Sterne responded to a disturbance in the area. Callers reported that an argument had turned “kind of physical,” police said.

Business

Potomac Mills Unveils Newly Remodeled Dining Pavilion

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 25, 2025 at 4:12PM

Shoppers at Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge will find a fresh new look at the food court, now rebranded as the Dining Pavilion following the completion of an extensive remodel.

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Belmont Bay Residents File Complaint Against HOA Over Transparency Concerns as New Development Breaks Ground

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 24, 2025 at 10:13AM

A group of Belmont Bay homeowners has filed a complaint with the Virginia Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsman, accusing their homeowners association (HOA) board of violating transparency regulations.

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Electrical Fire Caused Fire that Damaged Children’s Gym

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 20, 2025 at 4:01PM | Updated February 20, 2025 at 11:30PM

A house fire that erupted on December 5, 2024, at 3:53 p.m. at 1405 Devils Reach Road in Woodbridge has been determined to have started due to an electrical issue. The fire quickly spread to the nearby Kid’s Choice Sport and Fun Center, causing significant damage to both buildings.

Investigators at Prince William County Fire and Rescue concluded that the fire began on the backside of the home along the exterior wall, near electrical outlets and lithium-ion (Li-Ion) portable tool batteries left on chargers. The fire has been classified as accidental/electrical.