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PW Commonwealth Attorney Says Officers ‘Were Justified’ in Laurel Street Shooting
The criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 4, 2018 on Laurel Street in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County has been completed.
UPDATED: Rain Expected After Noon
Forecasters are expecting the current precipitation to change over to rain by noon and continue through Friday morning.
UPDATED: Winter Weather Advisory Extended until 1 p.m.
The National Weather Service extended the Winter Weather Advisory until 1 p.m. Thursday.
Winter Weather Arrives Thursday Morning; Delays, Cancellations Possible
A low pressure system heading into Northern Virginia Thursday Morning will mean driving hazards for residents during the morning commute.
Fun Run Racing Hosts Prince William ‘Turkey Trot 5K,’ 1 Mile Thanksgiving Run
The Prince William Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk is a fun, family friendly event in celebration of Thanksgiving day!
Prince William Chairman Congratulates Arlington County on New Amazon Headquarters
he Prince William Board of County Supervisors is pleased to congratulate Amazon and Arlington, Virginia on today’s news announcement that one of the new Amazon headquarters will be in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Out of the Blue Hosts Nov. Events to Support Community Causes
Out of the Blue, Crabs & Seafood, in Gainesville is holding more special events this November including a local food drive, tap-takeover, drive to support local school children and Thanksgiving Eve Party. Plus, they are planning ahead for December’s Military Appreciation Monday.
Virginia Gov. Welcomes Amazon Headquarters, 25,000 New High-Paying Jobs
Amazon’s headquarters will be housed in a collection of new and renovated buildings located in National Landing, which includes portions of Pentagon City, Crystal City in Arlington and Potomac Yard in Alexandria.
AlphaBEST Employee Charged with Assaulting 9-Year-Old Bristow Boy
Prince William County Police charged Christopher Aaron Dean, 28, of Manassas for allegedly assaulting a 9-year-old boy under his care Nov. 6 at the Victory Elementary School AlphaBEST program in Bristow.
Satterwhite, Prince William Republican Women Call for Investigation into Misleading Election Signs
Alyson Satterwhite, candidate for Prince William School Board Chairman; Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson (R); and Occoquan Supervisor Ruth Anderson, ask the Virginia State Board of Elections to investigate “Republicans for Bender” PAC.
Babur Lateef Wins Prince William School Board Race
The polls are showing that Babur Lateef is the winner in the Prince William School Board Special Election.
Kaine, Wexton, Wittman Winners in Virginia Congressional Races
It appears to be a wins for Senator Tim Kaine (D), Jennifer Wexton (D) in the 10th District House Race, and Rob Wittman (R) incumbent in the 1st District House Race.
Record Number of Voters Turnout for Midterm Elections in Bristow
There has been record turnouts at the polls in Prince William County for the Nov. 6 midterm elections.
GOP Claims ‘Republicans for Stanley Bender’ Signs Are Fraudulent
The PAC behind the signs seem to have been created by former Prince William County Democratic Committee Chair Harry Wiggins, according to documents filed with the Virginia State Board of Elections.
UPDATE: 2 Killed in Woodbridge in Car, Bus Crash
Two passengers of a sedan have died in an automobile crash in Woodbridge, Friday night, and one has been flown to the hospital after a sedan and a PRTC bus collided.
Prince William Officer Fires Shots at Man in Response to ‘Ambush’
A Prince William Police office shot a man, Sunday, who fired at officers who were responding to a call. The incident remains under further investigation.
DAY CARE INSPECTIONS: Gainesville Daycare Center Cited for Staff Cell Phone Use While Supervising Students
Following the Oct. 2-3 investigation of a complaint, The Virginia Department of Social Services cited Lake Manassas Academy, located at 14930 Holly Knoll Lane in Gainesville, for several violations regarding staff use of cell phones and social media while supervising children.
Brother Proposes ‘Vans for Zan’ to Honor Memory of Artist Zan Hailey
After his sister Alexandra “Zan” Hailey died in a tragic car accident, this week, Neil Hailey has decided to memorialize her through combining her art and her love of skateboarding.
Alexandra Hailey, former Prince William Poet Laureate, Dies at 26
Alexandra Hailey, born Jan. 30, 1992, died in a tragic automobile accident in Kentucky, the afternoon of Oct. 31
Gainesville Boy Scout Troop 581 Organizes Annual Disaster Day
Boy Scout Troop 581 out of Methodist Church in Gainesville held its annual Disaster Day, Monday evening, in which the boys practice disaster training with the aid of the Prince William County fire department.
Prince William MS Student Charged with Sexual Battery
School Resource Officer (SRO) at Rippon Middle School was notified by school staff regarding a 12-year-old male student inappropriately touching female students.
Prince William Humane Society Receives Grant to Help Companion Animals
The Prince William Humane Society has received a grant to help keep more companion pets out of shelters and adopted into their furever families.
Police Seek Suspect in Manassas Exxon Robbery
Police responded to the Exxon service station located on Sudley Road in Manassas (20109), Oct. 25 to investigate a strong-arm robbery.
Quantico Releases Blasting Schedule for Oct-Nov 2018
Residents in the vicinity of the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, you may be experiencing the “sounds of freedom,” over the next 10 days.
Enjoy November 2018 Events in Prince William County Region
November brings beautiful crisp weather, fireside dining, delicious hand crafted cocktails and a variety ways to salute our military veterans.
Art Council Elects Firefighter as New Prince William Poet Laureate
The Prince William County Arts Council hereby announces Natalie J. Potell is the next Prince William Poet Laureate for 2018-2020.
Bristow 4th Grade Teacher Creates Board-Game Themed Classroom
While teachers are dealing with reduced benefits and pay increase freezes, that doesn’t stop super-teachers like Charlene Manning of Bristow Run Elementary School from ensuring that her students benefit from a creative and engaging learning environment.
UVA President Announces Economic-Based Free Tuition
Interim School Board Chair Babur Lateef joined his University of Virginia Board of Visitors Members in Charlottesville to announce a new initiative to make it possible for more students to attend.
POLICE UPDATE: Missing Woodbridge Woman Found
Cecilia Bono Beach, who was reported as missing and endangered on October 22, has been located and is safe.
Out of The Blue Hosts Dinners to Benefit Local Veterans’ Organizations
In addition to serving great crabs, seafood and drinks, Out of the Blue in Gainesville is dedicating itself to helping the community of military veterans and families.
Police Arrest Manassas City Teen for Social Media Threat Against Schools
Manassas City Police arrested a Osbourn High School student after he posted a social media threat to two Manassas City Public Schools on Instagram.
Minnieland Teachers Pilot UVA Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program
Minnieland Academy teachers recently participated in The University of Virginia (UVA) and the Curry School of Education first private pre-school assessment with the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP).
Supervisor Lawson, PWC Announces Canine Care Carnival
Dress up your pup for the Canine Care Carnival, Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. and bring them to at the Nokesville Community Park.
Haymarket Regional Food Pantry in Need of Food Items
The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is currently running low on food and is asking for the community to make donations.
Police Investigate Theft of Firearms from Bristow Residence
Prince William Police are investigating a Bristow residential burglary in which the burglar stole firearms from a home located near Devlin Road.
UPDATE: Missing Manassas Man Found Safe
The Prince William County Police Department say Rafael Antonio Ramos Marrero, age 45, of Manassas, has been found safe.
VDOT: I-66 Outside the Beltway Project, Lane Closures, Traffic Changes Week of Oct. 14
Crews will continue shifting travel lanes and setting up concrete barriers to create safe work zones along Interstate 66.
PWCS School Board Chairman Candidate Babur Lateef Wants Less Drama, More Student Success
Dr. Babur Lateef does not expect to be in mentioned often the papers. He is not courting drama, but wants to remain focused on the classroom.
Linton Hall School Hosts Annual Community Fun Fair
You are invited to the Linton Hall School Community Fun Fair, Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Linton Hall School campus.
UPDATED: Warrenton Missing Juvenile Found Safe
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a missing endangered teen.
Devlin Community May Be Delayed Until Applicant Submits Changes
Prince William Planning Commission’s recommendation is contingent upon the applicant making substantial changes to neighborhood’s design.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Man for Abduction, Sexual Assault of Woodbridge Girl
Prince William Police have apprehended and arrested the man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a juvenile girl, Tuesday morning in Woodbridge.
Police Investigate Prince William Shooting
Prince William Police are looking for the community’s help in identifying the individual that shot a young man in Manassas, Prince William, Saturday.
Police Respond to Bristow Burglary
Prince William Police responded to a burglary of a home in Bristow in which the intruder entered the home while the residents were asleep.
Prince William Tourism Partners Receive Statewide Industry Awards
At the event, several Prince William County tourism attraction and restaurant partners received numerous accolades and awards including:
PWCS School Board Candidates Discuss Funding Class Size Reductions, Salaries
The forums highlighted their priorities, including teacher salaries, reducing class sizes and security, and the means to go about funding those goals.
OmniRide to Hold Public Hearings on Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park Routes
PRTC may be launching a new OmniRide Express bus route connecting Haymarket with Rosslyn/Ballston.
UPDATE: Bristow Preschool Teacher Pleads Guilty to Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
Taylor Boykin, former Bristow Minnieland daycare worker, pled guilty to 14 charges of sexually abusing children in his care.
UPDATE: Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center Reschedules Bodies in Motion Charity Run
Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center announces a date change to its Bodies in Motion 5K, 10k, and Fun Run – a race to give back to the community.
Gainesville Area Residents Meet Cal Ripken, Jr. at Roy Rogers
Over 100 families and individuals lined up to meet Cal Ripken, Jr., Thursday, at Roy Rogers® in Gainesville.
