2025 at 5:08 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Potomac Mills outlet mall in Woodbridge will have a new Primark store opening on April 10 VA — Woodbridge's massive outlet mall Potomac Mills will be the latest landing place of an international value fashion retailer Primark announced its store at Potomac Mills (2700 Potomac Mills Cir The more than 32,000-square-foot store will sell fashion for men The Potomac Mills store will have grand opening festivities when the store opens at 11 a.m giveaway like a bouquet bar with fresh floral arrangements Potomac Mills will be the third Primark store in the DC region which includes Tysons Corner Center in Tysons The retailer has also signed a lease for the Mall at Prince George’s in Hyattsville "Since Primark opened stores in Maryland and Virginia we've seen a strong demand for more of the joy that Primark brings to local shoppers," said Kevin Tulip "We are gearing up to open our doors at Potomac Mills and are excited to bring a new community of DMV shoppers more of Primark's unmatched combination of style The Potomac Mills store is hiring for full-time and part-time retail roles Sales associate pay starts at $15 per hour and has potential for $0.50 per hour increases at six and 12 months of continued employment including denim starting at $10 and tee shirts starting at $4.50 Shoppers can find licensed products from brands such as Netflix and Disney as well as NBA and NFL gear for the Washington Wizards and Washington Commanders starting at $14 While some have raised concerns about the environmental impacts of fast fashion, Primark says it is working on sustainability The retailer's Primark Cares multi-year program includes a goal of making all clothing from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030 as well as cutting carbon emissions in half and pursuing a living wage for supply chain workers Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Primark the international retailer offering quality fashion at value prices today opens a brand-new store at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge This new Primark location spans more than 32,000 square feet and offers an extensive selection of the latest fashion trends all at Primark’s infamous everyday value pricing DMV shoppers will see why American families are falling in love with Primark’s signature combination of style The Potomac Mills store marks Primark’s second location in Virginia and 30th in the US Alongside its Tysons Corner Center store and Arundel Mills store in Hanover the Potomac Mills location is Primark’s third in the DMV area metro shoppers access to the brand’s signature affordable style “We are thrilled to continue our expansion in the DMV region,” said Kevin Tulip “Potomac Mills marks a proud milestone for us as it’s our 30th store opening in the US We’re eager to welcome in local shoppers today and show them firsthand why Primark’s unbeatable value and fashion-forward offerings have made us a favorite among so many trendsetters and families.” To kick off the opening weekend celebrations on April 10 with local DJ Farrah Flosscett spinning lively tunes The first customers in line will enjoy exciting giveaways and delicious treats from Angel’s Bake Shop along with the chance to take home a beautiful fresh flower bouquet to brighten their day The festivities will continue Friday with more giveaways and music shoppers can once again pick up a fresh flower bouquet along with complimentary coffee and pastries from Rossana Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s With a focus on creating great retail experiences Primark has 450 stores globally and continues to expand Already have an account? 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Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Your current subscription does not provide access to this content A rendering of the food court makeover planned for Potomac Mills mall A rendering of a planned renovation of the Potomac Mills food court Potomac Mills’ food court is getting a facelift The sprawling shopping center in Woodbridge is planning an overhaul and upgrade of its food pavilion The project will begin this winter with a completion target of early 2025 chic colors and a mix of settings to eat your food — including elevated banquet tables all of the dozen or so eateries — including Firehouse Subs Starbucks and Sarku Japan—will stay open without interruption director of marketing and business development said Potomac Mills strives to continually upgrade its offerings for visitors Vineyard Vines and Hey Dude.More will be arriving soon Potomac Mills is part of Simon Property Group an American trust headquartered in Indianapolis that owns more than 200 shopping malls outlet centers and similar gathering places worldwide Want to stay up to date on the best stories out of Prince William County? Sign up for the Prince William Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter, The JAM, online here Stay up-to-date on the best stories about life in Prince William County with The JAM - Your News In Just A Minute newsletter Digital and Print Subscription memberships available The future of Prince William Times now depends on community support Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Irish value fashion retailer Primark has opened its second store in Virginia the new Primark store spans more than 32,000 square feet and features an extensive selection of the retailer's offerings The new store opening at Potomac Mills marks Primark's 30th store opening across 12 states in the US In addition to its stores at Tysons Corner Center in Tysons Primark's Potomac Mills location is the retailer's third in the DMV region "We are thrilled to continue our expansion in the DMV region," said Kevin Tulip "Potomac Mills marks a proud milestone for us as it's our 30th store opening in the US We're eager to welcome in local shoppers today and show them firsthand why Primark's unbeatable value and fashion-forward offerings have made us a favorite among so many trendsetters and families." With the store officially opening its doors to the public today which includes a lively performance by local DJ Farrah Flosscett today The first customers in line will be greeted with exclusive giveaways delectable treats from Angel's Bake Shop The new store opening celebration continues on Friday with additional giveaways and music when selected customers will receive flower bouquets along with complimentary coffee and pastries courtesy of Rossana (7News) — Prince William County Police have made an arrest from an October robbery at the Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge According to a preliminary police investigation a 39-year-old was approached at the mall by two men causing the 39-year-old man to lose consciousness the man that police allege pushed the victim to the ground or whether or not this other man will be charged Bind was charged with one count of robbery a trendy but affordable retail chain based in Dublin an international retailer known for its trendy but affordable finds will open a new store at Potomac Mills on Thursday The 32,000-square-foot store will be located in the space previously filled by “Off Fifth,” a Saks Fifth Avenue outlet that closed last year Primark started in Dublin in 1969 and has stores all over Europe. The Potomac Mills store will be the 30th in the U.S. In 2021, Primark announced plans to add 60 U.S to denim starting at $10 and T-shirts at $4.50 an extensive collection of licensed products at affordable prices and trendy NBA and NFL apparel .. representing the Washington Wizards and Washington Commanders there’s something for the whole family at Primark,” the release said To celebrate the store’s grand opening on Thursday Potomac Mills and Primark will host a series of events throughout the weekend giveaways and special in-store experiences including a bouquet bar with fresh floral arrangements “We could not be more excited to welcome Primark to the Potomac Mills family and introduce our shoppers to its unbeatable combination of style quality and affordability,” said Bethany Webb Potomac Mills’ director of marketing and business development “Primark’s arrival underscores our commitment to offering a diverse retail experience and we know our guests will absolutely love the new addition.”   For more information about Potomac Mills, store hours and upcoming events, visit www.potomacmills.com Account processing issue - the email address may already exist The JAM – Your News in Just A Minute Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Rendering of the Primark at Potomac Mills Mall Primark announced that it will open its new store at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge on Thursday This opening will offer more than 32,000 square feet of retail selling space with the latest fashion trends and essentials and beauty at prices local shoppers are seeking out On the heels of its opening at Tysons Corner Center last year Potomac Mills will bring Primark to two stores in Virginia and 30 stores in the U.S. Including its Arundel Mills location in Maryland the Potomac Mills store is the brand’s third in the DMV bringing Primark’s affordable style to even more Washington who can’t get enough of the retailer Primark is continuing to expand its presence in the area with another lease signed at the Mall at Prince George’s in Hyattsville “Since Primark opened stores in Maryland and Virginia we’ve seen a strong demand for more of the joy that Primark brings to local shoppers,” said Kevin Tulip “We are gearing up to open our doors at Potomac Mills and are excited to bring a new community of DMV shoppers more of Primark’s unmatched combination of style continuing our success in the area.” with sales associate base pay starting at $15.00 an hour and $0.50 per hour increases at six months and 12 months of continued employment Primark will be hosting a series of events to kick off the store’s opening weekend shoppers can expect local treats and special giveaways including a bouquet bar with fresh floral arrangements Woodbridge shoppers will be greeted with Primark’s signature Irish hospitality throughout the weekend as the brand continues to grow its Virginia presence Rendering of the interior facade of Primark at Potomac Mills There is something for the whole family at Primark with denim starting at $10 and tee shirts at $4.50 to an extensive collection of licensed products at affordable prices including fan-favorite collections such as Netflix and Disney the Potomac Mills opening will bring affordable NBA and NFL apparel to fans looking to represent the Washington Wizards and Washington Commanders Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the U.S Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand 2025 at 5:08 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}More than 60 participating retailers at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge are celebrating spring with cherry blossom discounts March 20 through April 13 Potomac Mills is celebrating spring with cherry blossom discounts March 20 through April 13 With more than 60 participating retailers offering discounts shoppers should look for the cherry blossom sticker in storefronts and checkout lines and scan the QR code to download the exclusive coupon book to access special discounts Many retailers and restaurants at the state's largest shopping entertainment and dining district are offering cherry blossom-inspired products Stop by Pandora Outlet for a limited-time-only cherry blossom charm or pick up a limited-edition cherry blossom set from LEGO shoppers can expect a wide selection of cherry blossom-themed offerings Shoppers can also enter the Cherry Blossom Prize Package Giveaway for a chance to win themed gifts and prizes from Sephora, LEGO, Vineyard Vines, Bath & Body Works, Yankee Candle, Pandora, Lovisa and Starbucks. To participate, scan the QR code while at Potomac Mills or enter online at PotomacMills.com While at the center, stop by the cherry blossom photo display in the Grand Court by TJ Maxx. Every shopper that tags Potomac Mills on Facebook and Instagram will receive a free cherry blossom tote bag For more information about the cherry blossom discount program, including participating retailers and timing, visit this website "We are thrilled to announce the return of our cherry blossom discount program," said Bethany Webb director of marketing and business development at Potomac Mills "This initiative not only celebrates the vibrant Cherry Blossom Festival but also provides our shoppers with incredible savings and experiences." (7News) — Thursday morning state and local officials and others cut the ribbon on a new $70 million ramp project for the I-95 Express Lanes in Prince William County the new ramp will allow drivers to go from Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge onto the southbound I-95 Express Lanes when the reversible lanes are running southbound drivers on the Express Lanes will be able to use the ramp to exit from 95 onto Opitz Blvd With busy destinations such as Potomac Mills mall and Sentara Medical Center close to the new ramp on Friday Prince William County plans to cut the ribbon on a new park and ride garage off of Opitz Blvd that will allow OmniRide buses easy access to the Express Lanes “Our OmniRide bus system is going to start moving folks from this area onto the Express Lanes to get into the city faster,” said Victor Angry who is the Prince William County Board of Supervisors member for the Neabsco district and you can get on right here and just ride into the city are lanes in the middle of I-95 where drivers pay a toll that goes up depending on how heavy traffic is Critics deride the lanes as “Lexus Lanes” because of the at-times expensive prices that are charged But toll lane operator Transurban and state and local officials stress the lanes are free for carpoolers and any car with three or more people as long as they have an E-ZPass Flex and mass transit buses and school buses can also use the lanes for free They say allowing transit riders and carpoolers to avoid the often clogged free lanes of I-95 helps take cars off the road and improves traffic bridge and for the first time added a sidewalk Even more toll lanes are coming in Virginia; in late 2025 an extension of the Beltway Express Lanes from near the Dulles Toll Road to the area of the George Washington Parkway is expected to open Transurban and VDOT are considering making the toll lanes run two directions instead of one at a time between Opitz Blvd and VDOT is studying the possibility of putting new toll lanes on the Beltway from Springfield east to the Potomac At both the American Legion Bridge and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge VDOT is encouraging Maryland to consider extending the toll lanes across state lines But it’s unclear if the cash-strapped MDOT will do that In a statement the MDOT said it is advancing plans for express lanes across the American Legion Bridge and on part of I-270 but “given fiscal constraints that the Department faces we are considering further phasing of the work related to the Bridge.” As far as extending the lanes across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Prince George’s County MDOT says it is working closely with VDOT and Prince George’s bud did not elaborate on its ultimate plans beyond saying: “Maryland believes that the future of this corridor is multimodal.” then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight Some of the slides at Slick City Action Park A children's area at Slick City Action Park or whip down an indoor slide as if you were a stunt pilot Just wait until next year, when Slick City Action Park opens at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge This will be the fifth location — and the first on the East Coast — for the franchise The Woodbridge action park will offer half a dozen indoor slides air courts that allow people to jump and dunk in ways they never could before and other attractions up and down the heart-stopping scale Slick City Action Park will also offer a dining option party rooms for celebrations and a retail store stocked with company merchandise all attractions are supervised by trained professionals to ensure secure “The action park aligns with our goal to provide diverse and engaging experiences for our visitors,” said Bethany Webb director of marketing and business development at the mall noting that its current attractions include Round 1 Bowling & Arcade “We believe Slick City will become a favorite destination for families and thrill-seekers,” she said in a statement The park will occupy a space formerly home to the store named Buy Buy Baby and plans to open in early 2025 2025 at 2:05 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Lunar New Year will be celebrated at Potomac Mills on Feb Pictured is one of the live performances from a previous year's event VA — As Lunar New Year kicks off Wednesday Potomac Mills in Woodbridge will host a returning celebration over the next weekend Potomac Mills will host its Lunar New Year event Saturday There will be live dance and music performances One of the highlights of the event will be the Lion Dance a choreographed show with traditional bows tossing of the Cheng and a scroll drop intended to bring good luck and fortune Shoppers can also receive an exclusive Lunar New Year discount book with deals from over 60 Potomac Mills retailers Some retailers will have Lunar New Year merchandise A photo station will be located in Grand Court with themed backdrops and money trees to signify good luck Shoppers may tag photos @shoppotomacmills on Instagram and @PotomacMills for a chance to be featured Lunar New Year, celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and some other Asian cultures, can result in celebrations lasting as long as 16 days. Each year features a different animal of the Chinese zodiac rotation, and 2025 is the Year of the Snake 2024 at 4:02 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Slick City Action Park is expected to open in early 2025 at Potomac Mills (Rendering courtesy of Potomac Mills)WOODBRIDGE VA — Families can get let out their energy in between shopping when a new indoor action park opens at Woodbridge's Potomac Mills mall Slick City Action Park is expected to open in early 2025 in the Neighborhood 5 section of the mall The indoor attraction will have features like indoor slides air courts that to jump and dunk a Junior Jungle for younger children and retail store with Slick City merchandise will round out the facility "We are excited to bring Slick City Action Park to Potomac Mills and provide a unique entertainment option for our shoppers," said Bethany Webb "This new addition perfectly aligns with our goal to provide diverse and engaging experiences for our visitors We believe Slick City will become a favorite destination for families and thrill-seekers in our community and beyond." the attractions at Slick City Action Park will be supervised by trained professionals to ensure safety The indoor attraction will join other entertainment offerings at the mall like Round 1 Bowling & Arcade Potomac Mills has announced a major renovation to its Food Pavilion timed with the mall’s upcoming 40th anniversary in 2025 set to begin this winter and expected to be completed by early 2025 will transform the dining space with a modernized look all designed to elevate visitors' experience the upgraded Food Pavilion will feature contemporary flooring and a refreshed color palette to create a more inviting atmosphere will offer comfortable spaces for groups of all sizes which incorporates energy-efficient LED lighting throughout aligns with the mall’s commitment to sustainability A tragic fentanyl overdose led to murder charges for two parents in Prince William County and public intoxication incidents in Stafford and PWC – Severe thunderstorms that swept through Stafford County on Monday with the hardest-hit areas now including Austin Ridge and Aquia Harbour – Republicans from across Prince William County gathered at Fox Chase Manor for their annual black-tie Lincoln Reagan Dinner drawing a record crowd and laying out their strategy ahead of the 2025 election cycle – A bank tenant inside a newly completed data center in Manassas has triggered a sweeping local tax exemption upending financial expectations and leaving city officials blindsided and Networking — Calling middle and high school students for FREE Educational Summer Programming LLT STEMpower Camp at Marymount University Read More Submit your own Community Post here Inspired by local physicians who were among the nation’s first to adopt the concierge medicine model Northern Virginia is now a hub for its surging popularity These leading physicians are redefining the patient experience with same-day appointments MD’s change to concierge medicine enabled focused attention for each individual and the launch of his innovative diet program for those with type 2 diabetes “The goal is to promote enough weight loss to reach an acceptable A1C of 6% with no medication,” he explains “Achieving that can take several months of very close follow up MD considers his patients quite literally as family “I believe there’s nothing more honorable than helping patients when they’re sick and I care for them exactly as I would my loved ones.” Whether for a specialist referral “My patients know I’m always just a phone call away.” Read More Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012 this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health This unique Convention truly has something Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has 2024 at 4:46 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Potomac Mills will renovate its dining space this winter and will keep food vendors open during construction VA — The dining area at Potomac Mills mall will get a refreshed look starting in 2025 The Simon-operated mall announced it is renovating its dining space The new-look dining space will have contemporary flooring new seating with elevated banquet tables and charging stations Energy efficiency is planned with the renovation "As part of our commitment to continually enhancing the guest experience we are thrilled to offer an upgraded Food Pavilion that will serve as a comfortable space for shoppers to enjoy," said Bethany Webb "This renovation will create a welcoming environment where people can relax recharge and connect with others while they explore all that the center has to offer." Construction will be underway this winter with a goal of opening the renovated food pavilion in 2025 All vendors will remain open during construction The renovation news comes as the mall announced new and upcoming business openings, including Middle Eastern-Mexican fusion vendor Shawarma Taco at the food court Shoppers at Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge will find a fresh new look at the food court which has been rebranded as the Dining Pavilion following an extensive remodel Prince William County Police Department reopened its field office at Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge earlier this month 2024 at 12:12 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Prince William County Police held a meet-and-greet at Potomac Malls VA — Police will have more of a presence at the Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge with the opening of a satellite office The mall announced the opening of the satellite office for the Prince William Police Department A community meet-and-greet last week marked the opening with members of the police department's bike team The satellite office is located behind Round 1 Bowling & Amusement Police will staff the satellite office with specialty units to serve mall tenants and shoppers but most staff will be from the personnel bureau to focus on recruitment The location will support new hire testing A bike unit will patrol the surrounding area A 29-year-old man was dead found Wednesday night in a vehicle parked outside the Potomac Mills mall A 29-year-old man was found dead Wednesday night in a vehicle parked outside the Potomac Mills mall located in the 2700 block of Potomac Mills Circle at 10:20 p.m 12 and found the man unresponsive inside his vehicle according to Master Police Officer Renee Carr a Prince William County Police spokeswoman The man was was previously reported missing from another jurisdiction and possibly suffered a medical emergency The body was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death 2025 at 9:17 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Cirque de Paris presented by Anouchka Bouglione will roll into town for 11 days at Potomac Mills VA — Families can spend an afternoon or evening under the big top as Cirque de Paris returns to Woodbridge for 11 days The one-ring circus show comes from producer Anouchka Bouglione who comes from generations of a famous French circus family and his three brothers became known as the "Four Brothers Bouglione" as owners of the Cirque D’Hiver in Paris featuring some of Europe's top circus performers The 90-minute show features BMX trick riders Anouchka Bouglione entertains the crowd with a hula hoop performance gradually adding to more than 25 spinning rings puts on a new age laser performance and their son provides an immersive light and sound experience Other highlight of the shows are Ukrainian-born Kostiantyn Tsymbal's BMX act with record-breaking front wheel hops high-flying acrobats Brandon and Jacqueline large scale illusions by gold-medalist Flashback Magic and Pedro Jr as a new clown character to provide comic relief will open in the spring of 2025 at Woodbridge's Potomac Mills shopping center 2024 at 11:42 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A carjacking was reported over the weekend at Woodbridge's Potomac Mills mall along with other incidents investigated by Prince William County Police VA — A carjacking at the Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge was among the incidents Prince William County Police responded to over the weekend Police had responded to the carjacking report around 8:29 p.m Saturday to Potomac Mills at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle said she was getting into her vehicle when a group of unknown men approached The men demanded her purse and keys before fleeing in her vehicle The victim ran into the mall and contacted the police police found the vehicle unoccupied on Lipscom Place Police do not have a clear description of the suspects Another attempted carjacking led to an arrest police responded to the 13500block of Langtree Lane in Dale City Police say a 30-year-old woman and an acquaintance were in a verbal argument that escalated Police say the acquaintance tired to take the woman's keys He was charged with attempted carjacking and was held without bond Below are other notable incidents reported in eastern Prince William County to police over the weekend. If you have information about a case, contact the Prince William County Police Department tip line at 703-792-7000 or submit a tip to pwcva.gov/policetip Death investigation: On September 28 at 10:20PM officers responded to the 500 block of Harbor Side St in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a death The investigation revealed members of a fishing vessel located the body of a 46-year-old man floating in the water in the above area Fire and rescue responded and removed the body from the water and confirmed the death The cause and manner of death is pending by the Medical Examiner’s Office More information will be released as necessary Felony Hit & Run Investigation: On September 28 at 7:05PM officers responded to the intersection of the Richmond Hwy and Bel Air Rd in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a hit & run crash The investigation revealed the driver of a 2017 BMW X1 was traveling northbound on Richmond Hwy a 2018 Nissan Altima traveling on Bel Air Rd disregarded the red light and struck the BMW The collision caused both vehicles to strike a 2008 Toyota Yaris in the intersection The occupants of the striking vehicle left the area on foot prior to police arriving at the scene were both treated at area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries Further investigation revealed the Nissa Altima and the license plates on the vehicle were previously reported stolen The occupants of the Nissan were only described as black males Malicious Wounding: On September 29 at 6:46AM officers responded to the 2000 block of Daniel Stuart Sq in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a stabbing were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated stabbed the victim in the arm with a broken glass bottle before contacted the police The victim was treated at an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury officers located the accused in the area of Bellona Rd The accused was also found in possession of suspected illegal drugs was arrested.Arrested on September 29: Zaire Tuncay Ezell charged with malicious wounding and possession of drugsCourt Date: Pending | Bond: Held without bond 2025 at 3:07 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}U.S Outlet will open Saturday at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge marking the outlet's first location in Northern Virginia VA — Woodbridge's Potomac Mills is now home to the Northern Virginia region's only U.S a grand opening will be held for the store located in Neighborhood 3 of Potomac Mills near Against All Odds and the Famous Footwear Outlet (2700 Potomac Mills Circle Outlet is the United States Polo Association's official clothing brand with fashion that celebrates the sport of polo For more information, visit uspoloassn.com or see Potomac Mills' directory of stores According to the mall, retailers UGG, DTLR, Vineyard Vines and Prime Jewelers are open. UGG is a store best known for its sheepskin boots that offers footwear It is located across from GAP Factory near the main entrance The DTLR store sells streetwear and footwear for men Vineyard Vines The new Prime Jewelers sells high-quality diamonds watches and fine jewelry for different occasions and is located next to Marshall's Dazzle Premium which specializes in luxury accessories and jewelry It is expected to open later in the fall across from The Children's Place Shawarma Taco will be the newest dining concept offering Middle Eastern flavors with a Mexican twist The opening is expected later in the fall in the food court Lastly, Primark Recruiting Center will open in 2025 next to the food court and Burlington The mall expects to have more announcements about openings in 2025 The 32,000ft² outlet offers contemporary fashion pieces Global fashion retailer Primark plans to open its second Virginia outlet at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge the 32,000ft² establishment will offer contemporary fashion pieces Primark offers denim from $10 and t-shirts at $4.50 alongside licensed merchandise featuring franchises such as Netflix and Disney The store will cater to sports enthusiasts by providing apparel representing local NBA and NFL teams the Washington Wizards and the Washington Commanders Primark US president Kevin Tulip stated: “Since Primark opened stores in Maryland and Virginia we’ve seen a strong demand for more of the joy that Primark brings to local shoppers “We are gearing up to open our doors at Potomac Mills and are excited to bring a new community of DMV shoppers more of Primark’s unmatched combination of style Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Primark is recruiting for both full-time and part-time retail roles Base pay for sales associates begins at $15.00 per hour with incremental raises after six months and one year of service Primark’s debut in Virginia took place in 2024 with the opening of its Tysons Corner Centre location The addition of the Potomac Mills store will mark Primark’s 30th establishment in the US Further cementing its commitment to regional growth Primark has secured another site at the Mall at Prince George’s in Hyattsville In November 2024, the retailer entered the Texas market with a new store at the La Plaza shopping centre in McAllen Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Santa Claus made a festive entrance at Potomac Mills mall today at 2 p.m. marking the beginning of the holiday season with a cheerful celebration in the Grand Court @ShoPotomacMills gives children Build-A-Bear dolls to children at today's meet-and-greet with @PWCPolice. There were lots of smiles in the room. pic.twitter.com/lzaADepQ8p Potomac Mills mall at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge From Potomac Mills mall 2024 at 12:52 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Many malls will be closed on Thanksgiving but have extended hours on Black Friday for the kickoff of holiday shopping VA — Malls and shopping centers are gearing up for Black Friday when shoppers will seek deals to kick off their holiday shopping Some retail chains are already offering door-buster deals and pricing, as Black Friday events are no longer limited to a single day in a retail world changed by online companies. Those can be found at Retail Me Not and Black Friday Many stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Here are the mall hours in Prince William County and others nearby: After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday will offer a chance to support the small businesses that make our communities special Cyber Monday will follow two days later with deals for online shoppers Potomac Mills Mall is preparing to welcome U.S the official clothing brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA) WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Washington, D.C., woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a shoplifting investigation at the North Face store in Potomac Mills Mall resisted officers’ attempts to detain her striking one of the officers before being subdued without further incident Daley reportedly provided false identification to officers including assault and battery on a law enforcement officer providing false identity to law enforcement The officer involved in the incident was not reported to have suffered serious injuries Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged shoplifting © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd IKEA at Potomac Mills Mall is reopening its Smaland kids' playground after being closed for over three years The reopening marks IKEA Woodbridge as the first store to pilot a new format for children's play 2025 at 10:55 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Prince William County Police investigated gunshot reports and robberies in the eastern part of the county over the holiday weekend VA — Prince William County Police responded to several gunshots and robbery reports in the eastern part of the county over the long holiday weekend The two gunshots reports came from Dale City and Lake Ridge police responded to a home in the 14300 block of Springbrook Ct in Dale City The second gunshot incident was reported around 2:02 a.m on Monday in the 2000 block of Mayflower Drive in Lake Ridge police say the homeowners heard a gunshot and found damage from a round that entered the home police canvassed the neighborhood and found a second home had been struck Other reports from police include two robberies at Potomac Mills officers responded to Potomac Mills at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle to investigate the robbery of a 31-year-old woman The victim had been walking to her car when an unknown man approached and pushed her The suspect stole her cell phone before leaving The suspect was a man with a thin build wearing a red sweatshirt police responded to the New Balance Factory Store at Potomac Mills for a shoplifting employees had confronted a man for concealing merchandise The suspect implied he had a knife and fled with a pair of shoes The suspect was a man in his mid-to-late 20s with a medium build wearing a dark-colored puffy jacket Anyone with information about any incident can contact the Prince William County Police Department tip line at 703-792-7000 or submit tip to pwcva.gov/policetip 2025 at 10:33 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Forever 21 stores will remain open for now but the company will begin liquidation sales with the intention to close all locations in Virginia and nationwide if there is no potential buyer the discount clothing store that's been a mall staple for years including the closure of its remaining Virginia stores after initiating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy policy but the company will begin liquidation sales with the intention to close all locations if there is no potential buyer Apple Moved Your Local News, Patch Emails — Here’s How to Fix It In 10 Seconds the Company will implement an orderly wind down of its U.S business while continuing to conduct a marketing process to solicit interest in a going concern transaction or a sale of some or all of its assets," the company said in a news release The company filed for bankruptcy in 2019 before this latest news but the problems remained consistent: rising costs economic challenges and hearty competition from others in the fast-fashion side of the industry "While we have evaluated all options to best position the Company for the future we have been unable to find a sustainable path forward given competition from foreign fast fashion companies which have been able to take advantage of the de minimis exemption to undercut our brand on pricing and margin economic challenges impacting our core customers and evolving consumer trends," said the company's Chief Financial Officer we will work diligently to minimize the impact on our employees Forever 21’s locations outside of the United States are operated by other licensees and are not included in the Chapter 11 filings "Forever 21 was the brand that the former generation used," said Roger Beahm, a marketing professor and director of the Retail Learning Labs at Wake Forest University, told the Los Angeles Times Slick City, a “waterless water park” that offers indoor slides and action sports in spaces that range from 25k-55k SF, it bringing a location to Potomac Mills in Dale City, according to a Biz Journals report “Slick City Northern Virginia” is taking over the space that was home to Buy Buy Baby at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle but it’s still unknown whether it will be taking the full space or just part of it There are currently open locations in Arizona with dozens of locations coming soon and additional territories for potential spaces already awarded in more areas Maryland has not yet been identified as a territory Unlike other out-of-home entertainment parks Slick City touts itself as an all-ages brand “The unique attractions are created for both the young and young-at-heart to enjoy and create new experiences with their loved ones and has an unusually high rate of paid visits by adults and parents; currently more than 24% of revenue is generated from passholders over the age of 18 The all-ages appeal extends into exciting in-park events like Adult Night Founded in 2021 by Bron Launsby and Gary Schmit Slick City’s mission is to combine proprietary “We’ve gotta do that!” attractions with an exceptional guest experience to inspire engage and entertain thrill-seekers of all ages Slick City offers a first of its kind experience as the world’s first “waterless water park” that truly appeals to all ages Slick City unveils new proprietary slides frequently while protecting the benefits of its research and development for its affiliate partnership It has 40 patents filed or granted (and counting) in the US and abroad for their proprietary slides The brand is eager to expand rapidly throughout the U.S and is looking for potential partners with a background in location-based fast-paced business management who love to have fun and create engaging and inspiring entertainment experiences for others.” 2024 at 10:13 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Spirit Halloween stores are beginning to open or will soon open around Northern Virginia VA — Though Halloween is still more than two months away kids and adults alike are starting to think about what they'll be dressing up as this year the seasonal retailer for Halloween costumes has started opening many of its more than 1,500 stores across the country Spirit Halloween specializes in Halloween decorations It is the largest Halloween retailer in the United States with over 1,500 locations around North America the stores will offer new licensed merchandise from Inside Out 2 The retailer typically short-term leases in vacant spaces. In Woodbridge, Spirit Halloween will open in the former Rue 21 store at Potomac Mills mall. The store is listed as "coming soon" without a specified date. Shoppers can stay up to date on the opening by checking Spirit Halloween's website Other Spirit Halloween stores opening in Northern Virginia include: Some Spirit Halloween stores opened starting in early August But the majority of these stores will not open until the end of August or in September Prince William County's Bill Mehr hypothermia shelter pictured here on Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge will be torn down in April for a much larger 30,000-square-foot homeless navigation center which is hoped to be a one-stop shop for emergency shelter and services Prince William County’s assistant director for homelessness services stands amid the sleeping cots at Bill Mehr hypothermia shelter The hypothermia shelter will be torn down for the new homeless navigation center Prince William County is embarking on the most significant investment in homelessness services in its history construction will begin on a $26 million homeless navigation center a one-stop shop offering emergency shelter and services ranging from help to find stable housing and access medical care The 30,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in January 2027 “We’re hoping to be able to provide a service that is complex and comprehensive not only to provide (people) a stable place to stay but to triage them to get to the services that they need,” said Phyllis Jennings director of Prince William County’s social services The new center will provide overnight shelter for up to 50 adults experiencing homelessness and will be outfitted with a fully equipped commercial kitchen “The facility will also include a computer room to support job searches as well as dedicated spaces for case management and support services,” said Tonya Golden acting assistant director for the county’s homeless services The goal is to get residents into permanent housing within 75 days “We recognize that individual circumstances vary,” said Golden while others may require more time to secure a stable housing solution.”  The facility will replace the county’s hypothermia shelter which is next to the OmniRide Transit Center on Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge The building will be torn down when the hypothermia center closes in April Most of the county’s homeless services are now spread among three buildings: the hypothermia shelter; a smaller house-size building behind the hypothermia shelter; and the A.J Consolidating the services will be easier for clients to navigate and less confusing “For the residents to see consistency and a stable environment for them would be nice,” she said The Ferlazzo building will continue to house a 50-bed emergency shelter and the current drop-in services until the new building opens County officials have not yet decided what to do with the smaller It’s now being used to offer shelter to up to eight medically fragile clients An annual count done earlier this year found that homelessness had increased in the county by 6% from 2023 Part of that can be attributed to better outreach and a more accurate count but it also reflects the changing face of homelessness “The pandemic really did impact a lot of families who were just at that point when we talk about living paycheck to paycheck,” said Jennings “If you lost your job or if you had someone in your family that got ill and you had medical bills you may find an eviction notice on your door when you've just been able to make it each month We're looking at folks that are now part of the population who basically have been able to be self-sufficient for many years and now they're in a different place in life.” Jill Palermo contributed to this report. Reach the writers at jpalermo@fauquier.com two homeless navigation centers and several parks and road projects are included in a $1.05 billion five-year capital improvement plan Prince William County supervisors are considering as part of their new budget for fiscal year 2026 Prince William County officials have finally found a home for the long-awaited western Prince William homeless navigation center 2025 at 5:02 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Easter egg hunts and the arrival of the Easter Bunny at Potomac Mills are some seasonal events families can attend around Woodbridge (Courtesy of Simon Property Group)WOODBRIDGE VA — No matter what religion they celebrate families with children flock to Easter egg hunts and Easter Bunny visits during the spring season Woodbridge's Potomac Mills will welcome back the Easter Bunny on Friday. The Bunny Photo Experience will be available from April 4 to 19, and reservations are available now In addition, there is a Caring Bunny event on Sunday as a sensory-friendly experience for children with special needs Reservations are required for this private event Here are the Easter egg hunt events and Easter bunny events happening around Woodbridge