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Registration is Open for Prince William’s Largest Turkey Trot 5K
Come join us for the largest Turkey Trot in Prince William County!
Police Arrest Woman for Multiple Burglaries in Yorkshire, Including a House of Worship
Prince William Police arrested a woman,who they believe is responsible for several burglaries in the Yorkshire area including a place of worship.
UPDATED: Missing Man out of Manassas Found Safe
The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Fox Arthur Chambers.
Josh King Concedes Prince William Sheriff Race to Glen Hill, Advocates for Ending 287g
Deputy Sheriff Josh King, the first Democrat to run for Sheriff in Prince William County in 16 years conceded Thursday night to incumbent Sheriff Glen Hill, the Republican endorsed candidate.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Commemorates Opening of New Nokesville Fire Station
Nokesville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mike Silva said opening the new station marked an ending as well as a beginning.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Government Shifts with Democrats Dominating Election Day
The last time Virginia Democrats controlled the House, Senate and governorship was in the mid-1990s. This trifecta could make it easier for the party to pass its agenda.
Prince William County School Board Goes Bright Blue
The Democratic-endorsed candidates gained even stronger control over the Prince William County School Board; they now control all but one seat in the Gainesville District.
UPDATED: Prince William Local Results: Democrats Flip Board of County Supervisors
The Board of County Supervisors turns blue except for three seats: Jeanine Lawson (Brentsville) and Pete Candland (Gainesville) and newly elected Yesli Vega in the Coles District.
Prince William’s Democratic Delegates Graduate to Become Sophomores
Prince William incumbents held their grounds in statewide races.
Del. Carter Hopes to Rise Above Negative Mailers
Despite a slew of negative campaign literature attacking him, Del. Carter said he will not respond in kind.
Marco Rubio Endorses D.J. Jordan for Virginia Delegate (31st District)
On the eve of Election Day, the D.J. Jordan for Delegate campaign announced the endorsement of national Republican leaders, Senators Marco Rubio and Tim Scott.
Bernie Sanders Stumps for Progressive Candidates in Manassas: Talks Heathcare, Workers Rights
Sanders came to support like-minded progressive candidates in local Prince William and Manassas local races especially Del. Lee Carter (50th District- Manassas, Manassas City, Bristow), who invited the senator, and Elizabeth Guzman.
Alyson Satterwhite Candidate for Prince William School Board Chairman Wants to Be a Voice for the Community
She is running to be a strong advocate for children, parents and the entire community.
UPDATED: Patriot School Bus Involved in Car Accident, No Severe Injuries Reported
A Prince William County School bus was hit by a car in Gainesville Friday morning while it was en route to Patriot High School in Nokesville.
UPDATED: Missing Bristow Man Found Deceased
THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR ABDUL SATAR MUSAWIR, WHITE, MALE, 69 YEARS OLD, 5’04”, 150 lbs., WITH BROWN EYES AND GRAY HAIR.
Tornado Watch in Effect for DMV Halloween Evening
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Halloween evening, Oct. 31 until 12 a.m. Nov. 1 in the D.C. Metro region
Out of the Blue Crabs & Seafood Celebrates Sports Seasons
Whether you are a sports fan, community support or lover of seafood and blue crabs, there are so many reasons to visit Out of the Blue this autumn!
Local GOP Discovers Connection Between Democratic Donor, Police Data Breach
Prince William County Republicans have discovered that former PWPD Lt. William “Liam” Burke, who was arrested for illegal breach of personal information, made large donations to the Prince William Democratic Committee.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Famed USA Tumbling Coach for Haymarket Sexual Assaults on Minor
At the time of the incidents, the accused was the victim’s coach while she was undergoing training at a gymnastics center in Burke, Virginia.
2018 Report Found Nearly 7,000 Absentee Ballots Mailed Too Late
Ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day, or Nov. 5, in order to count. The only exception is if voters are overseas or in the military.
NFL Star Endorses D.J. Jordan for Delegate of Va 31st District
NFL Super Bowl winner, Patriot’s tight-end, and social activist Benjamin Watson endorsed Republican D.J. Jordan in his candidacy for the 31st Virginia House District.
Babur Lateef, Prince William School Board Chairman, Believes in Investing in Public Education
This November, he is on the ballot again with a “community-minded platform” based on “promises kept.”
SRO Arrests Student for Bomb Threat Made Towards Marsteller Middle School
A Student Resource Officer (SRO) arrested a Marsteller Middle School student, Thursday, for threats he made against his school.
‘Bodies In Motion’ Race Rescheduled for Nov. 10
The Bodies in Motion race has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2019, due to a strong forecast of heavy rain on the original date.
Police Suspect Man of Trying to Lure Child Away at Braemar Park
Officers responded to Clareybrook Park the evening of Oct. 23 to investigate a suspicious person.
UPDATED: 8th Annual ‘Bodies In Motion’ Reschedule
Calling all runners! There is still time to register for the Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Foundation’s Bodies In Motion run, Sunday.
Franchise Marketing: Why a Corporate Only Strategy Can Fail a Franchise
“Local marketing creates a connection with the appropriate local audience.”
Haymarket Day 2019 Delights Attendees
Haymarket Day’s 31st Annual Event ‘Fall Jubilee Festival’ and parade attracted people from all over the area.
Police Arrest Woodbridge Man for Stabbing 8-year-old Daughter, her Mother
Prince William Police arrested a Woodbridge man, Friday, after witnessing him carrying an 8-year-old girl covered in blood down a stairway.
31st Annual Haymarket Day Expected to Attract 20,000 People
Haymarket Day’s 31st Annual Event ‘Fall Jubilee Festiva’ is Oct. 19, with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Find out all you need to know to attend or navigate traffic.
PW Supervisors Strike Down Resolution to Eliminate Sewer in Rural Crescent from Staff Proposal
By a 5-3 vote, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted against a resolution, Oct. 15, that would have excluded clustering of homes with sewer extension into the Rural Crescent from the planning staff’s proposal.
Police Arrest West Virginia Man for Malicious Wounding at Jiffy Lube Live
Police arrested a West Virginia man for kicking another man in the face at Jiffy Lube Live, Saturday.
Fur’st Annual Paws & Pals 5K & Run Will Benefit 2 Worthwhile Local Nonprofits
The runs will benefit two worthwhile local organizations: Sweet Julia Grace Foundation and K-9 Caring Angels.
Toyota Leadership Supports YFT County Fair & Auction
Toyota was the premier sponsor of the 34th Annual Youth for Tomorrow Country Fair & Auction. Ed Laukes, Vice President of Marketing for Toyota North America, praised the work Joe Gibbs has done with the Youth Tor Tomorrow organization.
Police Arrest Young Man for Carrying Firearm at Patriot High School Football Game
Prince William Police arrested a 19-year-old Bristow man for carrying a firearm into the stadium at Patriot High School, in Nokesville, Friday.
Officials Cut Ribbon for Route 28 Nokesville Road Widening Project
Prince William County officials, staff and contractors recently attended a ribbon cutting to mark the upcoming completion of the Route 28 Phase II Road Widening project.
Gainesville District Town Hall, Thurs., to Discuss Rural Preservation, Transportation, Park Bonds
Town Halls, Transportation, and the Nationals Game
Police Arrest Nokesville Man for Brandishing Firearm at Victim
Prince William County officers arrested a man for brandishing a firearm on Fitzwater Drive in Nokesville.
Prince William Supervisor Hold Press Conference to Announce Rural Crescent Resolution
Supervisors Jeanine Lawson (R-Brentsville), Pete Candland (R-Gainesville) and Frank Principi (D-Woodbridge) held a press conference in which they announced a resolution for the county planning department to halt exploring various options for the Rural Crescent.
Prince William County to Build New Fire Station in Gainesville District
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently voted to award a $10.2-million contract to build a new fire station at 7500 Century Park Drive, off Balls Ford Road, in the Gainesville District.
Out of the Blue Celebrates Football, First Responders, Cigars in Oct.
Out of the Blue is more than great seafood; it is a place for the community to gather for events, games, patio parties, theme-nights, business networking, fundraisers, seminars, private parties and more!
VDOT Opens New Park & Ride at University Blvd, I-66 Gainesville
On Monday, Oct. 7, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) opened a new park and ride lot at University Boulevard near I-66 in Gainesville in time for the morning commute.
Survey Shows High Awareness of OmniRide Ridesharing Services
OmniRide Ridesharing services are the best-known and most-utilized local commuter assistance programs in the region, according to Commuter Connections’ 2019 State of the Commute Survey Report.
Kettle Run Road Project Makes Travel to Area Schools Safer
The recently completed intersection at Kettle Run and Vint Hill roads will make things safer and easier for those who travel near Patriot High School and T. Clay Wood Elementary School.
Sexual Assault Survivor Says John Gray, ‘Should Make You Want to Vomit’
A rape survivor’s response to John Gray’s insensitive Tweet towards victims of sexual assault prompted Prince William County Supervisors to respond.
Effingham Manor Winery to Host Weekend-Long Festival this November
Effingham Manor Winery has been awarded one of 16 2019 Commemoration Finale Grants for Virginia’s Heritage Festival, a Celebration of 400 Years of Winemaking in Virginia.
Youth for Tomorrow to Hold Its 34th Annual Country Fair & Auctions, Oct. 5
For more than 30 years, 34 to be exact, the family-friendly, affordable and exciting Youth For Tomorrow Country Fair and Auctions has been held on the YFT campus in Bristow to delight kids of all ages. This year parking will be off-site.
October Means Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals, Thrills & Chills in Prince William
Located 30 miles from Washington, DC, visitors may experience fall festivals, pumpkin patches, dueling pianos, live music, and more. Events include concerts, festivals and family-friendly events for the community.
Gainesville Code Ninjas Announces Code Ninjas JR, Oct. Open House
At Code Ninjas in Gainesville children ages 5-14 can learn valuable computer coding skills by building computer games that they love!
Prince William Arts Council Presents ‘In the Company of Laureates’ Poetry Event
This fun, entertaining, and inspirational event features Poets Laureate from Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina and Pennsylvania
