VDOT Warns Tuesday Evening Commute will be ‘Long, Difficult’
The Virginia Department of Transportation said residents will face a hazardous commute Tuesday evening as sleet and freezing rain are forecast for the area.
News
Police Charge Man in Chemical Attack on 64-year-old Woman
Prince William County Police charged Mario Roberto Martel-Carbajal, 29, with robbery, malicious wounding and grand larceny following an alleged attack Feb. 27 on a 64-year-old Manassas Park woman, who was looking to sell him jewelry.
Education
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Schools Don’t Have Paper, Toilet Paper
A mother shares that her daughter’s high school limits toilet paper in student bathrooms and the amount of paper teachers can use for student assignments.
PWCS Provides List of Programs including Costs, Benefits
The PWCS website recently posted a list of strategic programs that could possibly be eliminated.
Arts & Entertainment
Glenkirk Talent Show Returns After One Year Hiatus
Glenkirk Elementary School got a taste of Hollywood Thursday night when their PTO hosted a “Glenkirk’s Got Talent” Show, to a sold out crowd in the school’s gymnasium.
Third Annual Nokesville Christmas Parade Planned for Saturday
The Third Annual Nokesville Christmas Parade begins this Saturday at 4 p.m. along Fitzwater Drive.
Business
Commuting to Tysons is Easy with PRTC
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) offers two separate commuter bus lines with direct service to the Tysons Corner Metrorail Station where passengers can shop or hop onto Metro.
PW Chamber of Commerce Asks Supervisors to Reconsider Tax Rate
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the County Board of Supervisors asking them to adopt a higher residential property tax rate that is not based upon the consumer price index (CPI-U).
Recent Articles
NWS Issues Winter Storm Watch for Wednesday, Thursday
The National Weather Service has issues a Winter Storm Watch for the area from 7 p.m. Wednesday through 7 p.m. Thursday.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Schools Don’t Have Paper, Toilet Paper
A mother shares that her daughter’s high school limits toilet paper in student bathrooms and the amount of paper teachers can use for student assignments.
Commuting to Tysons is Easy with PRTC
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) offers two separate commuter bus lines with direct service to the Tysons Corner Metrorail Station where passengers can shop or hop onto Metro.
Prince William Chamber of Commerce to Present Valor Awards to Local Heroes
This year, for the first time, the public is invited to attend.
VDOT Warns Tuesday Evening Commute will be ‘Long, Difficult’
The Virginia Department of Transportation said residents will face a hazardous commute Tuesday evening as sleet and freezing rain are forecast for the area.
UPDATED: PWCS Prepares for Potentially Dangerous Weather; Early Dismissals Possible
Ahead of a weather advisory calling for a potentially dangerous mix of snow and freezing rain Tuesday afternoon, Prince William County Schools announced they will adjust dismissal times for students if necessary.
WEATHER BEAT: Winter Weather Sticks Around this Week
We’ve got sleet/freezing rain Tuesday and more the potential for more snow Thursday.
Police Charge Man in Chemical Attack on 64-year-old Woman
Prince William County Police charged Mario Roberto Martel-Carbajal, 29, with robbery, malicious wounding and grand larceny following an alleged attack Feb. 27 on a 64-year-old Manassas Park woman, who was looking to sell him jewelry.
Prince William Requires 3.8 Tax Increase to Fund Priorities
The supervisors realized that they would need to raise real estate taxes 3.8 percent in Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) to include all the programs they consider necessary.
UPDATE: March 2 Brentsville Town Hall Meeting Cancelled
Due to the weather-related closing of Prince William County schools, the March 2 Brentsville District Town Hall meeting has been cancelled.
Restaurant Inspections: Tuscani Italian Grill Cited for 16 Health Code Violations
The Prince William Health District cited local Italian restaurant Tuscani Italian Grill for 16 violations of the health code.
VDOTS Warns of Icy Conditions for Monday Commute
After the rain ends overnight, the Virginia Department of Transportation crews will continue to treat area roads with salt and sand into the Monday morning rush hour.
Prince William Office of Elections Releases List of Candidates for Local Elections
The Prince William Office of Elections has released its list of candidates who have filed to run for various local elections.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: An Odyssey to Remember
Parents never expect when they buy their first minivan that they are indeed embarking on an Odyssey.
UPDATED: Winter Weather Advisory Upgraded to Warning; Schools Cancel Sunday Activities
As freezing rain continues to fall throughout the area, the National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Advisory to a Winter Storm Watch.
Restaurant Inspections: Pizza NY Margherita Cited for 12 Health Code Violations
Popular Gainesville restaurant Pizza NY Margherita was cited for 12 violations of the health code during a routine inspection Feb. 4 for issues ranging from food storage to temperature issues.
Manassas Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Minor in 2013
Detectives from the Special Victims Unit charged Rodney Eugene Thompson, 38, of Manassas with Aggravated Sexual Battery Feb. 25, following an investigation of an incident that occurred in 2013.
Brookfield Homes Withdraws Birkwood at Braemar Application
When Brentsville’s Supervisor denied a deferral of the public hearing, Brookfield Homes pulled their application for Birkwood at Braemar.
NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory; 1-2 Inches of Snow Possible
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for D.C. suburbs for midnight until noon Thursday, but forecasters suggest that residents might not see much accumulation.
PW Chamber of Commerce Asks Supervisors to Reconsider Tax Rate
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the County Board of Supervisors asking them to adopt a higher residential property tax rate that is not based upon the consumer price index (CPI-U).
PWCS Provides List of Programs including Costs, Benefits
The PWCS website recently posted a list of strategic programs that could possibly be eliminated.
Superintendent Presents Unbalanced Budget
At the request of the School Board, PWCS Superintendent Steven Walts presented an unbalanced budget with a shortfall of $17.5 million.
Proposed State Budget Includes Teacher, Police Raises
Virginia teachers, state troopers and other state employees would all receive pay raises thanks to a state budget agreement moving toward approval in the General Assembly.
PWC Gets $1.5 Million to Study Gainesville, Haymarket VRE Extension
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority awarded Prince William County a $1.5 million grant to study the feasibility of bringing the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) to Gainesville and Haymarket.
Podiatrist joins the Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center
Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center is pleased to introduce Podiatrist, Dr. Yevgeny Kats to you as the newest member of our family.
BUSY IN BRISTOW: Cabin Fever, ‘Calgon … Take Me Away!’
During cabin fever moms fantasize about escaping to a tropic island, knowing none of that is realistic.
VDOT Makes Progress on Local Roads; Warns of Changing Road Conditions
Following a very messy Saturday storm, the Virginia Department of Transportation urges drivers to be alert to the changing road conditions across the region Sunday as snow begins to melt.
WEATHER BEAT: More Winter Weather this Weekend
Old Man Winter is at it again! In case we weren’t satisfied with the four inches of snow that refuses to melt or the arctic air that refuses to show us some mercy, he’s going to deliver us a little more winter weather.
NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for Weekend, VDOT Prepping for Wintery Mix
Residents will see a mixed bag this weekend.
PWCS Suspends Outerwear Policy During Extreme Cold for Students in Trailers
During the coldest days of the year, Prince William parents can expect their children’s schools will bend the rules, allowing students to wear coats or jackets during passing times, which take them outside of the main school building.
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