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‘Get Told. Not Towed,’ Prince William Entrepreneur Develops Parking Messaging System
Prince William entrepreneur Keyana Bowie created Oopseez to conveniently relay an issue to you if you are not around your vehicle.
OmniRide Receives TSA Gold Standard Award
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored OmniRide with the prestigious BASE Gold Standard Award at a ceremony on Friday, September 25 at the OmniRide Transit Center.
Virginia Gateway’s Thank a Teacher Give-Away!!
Nominate your favorite teacher to win an experience at Virginia Gateway.
Prince William School Superintendent Shares 2nd Marking Period Update
PWCS Superintendent of Schools sent an email to parents and staff, Friday, outlining more information regarding returning to school for the second marking period.
Governor and First Lady Northam Test Positive for COVID-19
The Governor and First Lady both tested positive.
Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair on the Integrity of Our Elections
STATEMENT OF SENATE INTEL VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARK R. WARNER
~ On the integrity of our elections ~
PWCS Provides More Info on Its 50% Hybrid Plan for Fall
Prince William County Schools has released updated information as to what its return to school plan would most likely look like.
Northern Virginia Districts Will Return More Students to In-Person Learning this Fall
Three school districts neighboring Prince William County have adopted return-to-learning plans for the fall that will place more of their students in classrooms.
PWCS Presents Three Options for Learning in the 2nd Marking Period.
The school division presented three options for the second marking period, but details on what 50/50 learning would look like remain vague.
Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
~ Eligibility criteria expanded to include businesses that received federal CARES Act funds, supply chain partners affected by closures ~
Qasim Rashid-D to Debate VA-1st District Incumbent Congressman Rob Wittman-R
Candidates will participate via Zoom. Members of the audience will be able to view the event via live broadcasts on Facebook and Twitter.
Early Voting Begins Today in Virginia
This year, due to COVID-19, many American’s are choosing to have their voices heard in many ways, including through an absentee ballot. Absentee Balloting is safe and effective; your voice will be heard.
PWCS Serves More Than 320,000 Free Meals During First Week of School
During the first week of school, PWCS served 13,000 students on September 8, and 21,000 students on September 10.
Virginia Dept. of Elections Launches Absentee Voting Campaign
The Virginia Department of Elections wants Virginia voters to know that they are free to be absentee!
Police Arrest Gainesville Man for Possession of Child Pornography
During the execution of the search warrant at the residence, multiple images of suspected child pornography were located.
Police Investigate Attempted Break in to Bristow Post Office
Officers responded to the United States Post Office located at 11151 Valley View Drive in Bristow, Monday morning, to investigate an attempted burglary.
RICHMOND BEAT: House Advances Bill to Have Professionals Accompany Police on Mental Health Crisis Calls
RICHMOND, Va. — The House of Delegates approved a bill Thursday that would create teams of mental health service providers and peer recovery specialists to accompany police officers responding to individual crises.
Patriot High School Employee Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
A Patriot High School teacher has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in building on Sept. 10.
30-Year-Old Bristow Man Dies Due to Motorcycle Collision on Devlin Road
Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit of the Prince William Police Department responded to the area of Devlin Road and Fog Light Way in Bristow to investigate a crash, Sept. 13 at 2:30 a.m.
PWCS Offers Curbside Pickup for Grocery Kits
PWCS will continue to prepare and serve food throughout the first quarter at 56 feeding sites
Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Awards $193K in Grants to Local Arts Organizations
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors awarded $193,000 for grants for 16 local arts organizations that serve the community.
Labor Day Weekend Traffic Crashes Claim 17 Lives in Virginia
Eight deaths occurred during evening or early morning hours
Prince William BOCS Allocates $20 Million in CARES Act Funding to Schools
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday evening to allocate $20 million in federal CARES Act funding to Prince William County Public Schools for expenditures resulting from COVID-19.
One Dead, Haymarket Woman Seriously Injured in Gainesville Collision
The Prince William Police request that those who witnessed the crash, which occurred in the area of James Madison Highway and Lee Highway, before 10 p.m., contact them to provide their account.
Pizza NY Margherita, Gainesville Reopens After Fire
Hometown Italian restaurant Pizza NY Margherita in Gainesville reopened, Aug. 28, after shutting down following an electrical fire in June.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginians debate whether COVID-19 vaccine should be mandatory
Virginia Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver said in a recent interview with ABC-8 (WRIC-TV), that if he is still Virginia’s acting Health Commissioner when a COVID-19 vaccine is made available, he will make immunization mandatory.
Warrenton Man Dies in Bristow Single Vehicle Crash
James Scott Edwards, 36, of Warrenton died in a single-vehicle crash on Wellington Road in Bristow, Virginia.
NWS Issues Tornado Watch for DMV, Thursday Evening
The National Weather service has issued a tornado Watch, Sept. 3 at 3:40 p.m., for areas of Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Southern Maryland.
Police Search for Man Suspected of Manassas Carjacking
Prince William Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect in a carjacking that took place in Manassas, Tuesday.
Virginia Governor Keeps COVID-19 Restrictions Through Labor Day Weekend
Governor Northam announced Tuesday that he would not be easing any COVID-19 restrictions before Labor Day so that the virus does not “surge” over the weekend.
Prince William County Offers Affordable K-8 DayCare Programs
Now enrolling for weekly daycare for grades K-8 (2020-2021 school year) with online learning time.
Two OmniRide Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
OmniRide has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 among their nearly 300 employees.
City of Manassas to Hold Brief Firework Show this Weekend
City restaurants and shops will be open with plenty of outdoor seating, but please don’t congregate, especially without face coverings.
VDOT Announces Traffic Change at I-66/Monument Drive Beginning Sept 2
FAIRFAX – The Monument Drive ramps to I-66 East and from I-66 West will convert from alternating, one-way travel to full-time, two-way travel beginning on or about Wednesday, September 2, as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.
UPDATE: Prince William Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Testing Aug 31-Sept 5
Free COVID-19 Testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park, the week of Aug. 31- Sept 5.
Prince William Police Search for Man for Impersonation of LEO, Shots Fired
The Prince William Police are looking for a man who allegedly impersonated a police officer and recklessly handed a firearm in the Manassas area, Friday.
Police Search for Suspect in Manassas Area Malicious Wounding
The Prince William County Police are looking for a man who assaulted another man with a knife in the Manassas/Sudley area of the county.
Gainesville Former Green Beret Charged with Russian Espionage
A former Army Green Beret was arrested today for allegedly conspiring with Russian intelligence operatives to provide them with United States national defense information.
City of Manassas Announces New Fire & Rescue Chief
The City of Manassas has selected William A. Garrett to serve as Chief of Fire and Rescue services for the city.
Prince William County Announces Free COVID-19 Testing Locations
Free COVID-19 Testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park.
Police Arrest Woman for Assault & Battery on LEO in Gainesville
Prince William Police arrested a Culpeper woman for assault on a law enforcement office, today, after pulling her vehicle over in Gainesville.
PWCS Administration Discusses Precautions for Limited In-Person Learning
Prince William County Schools will offer in-person learning to nearly 1,900 of the county’s most “vulnerable” [learning] students out of its approximate 91,000 students.
Prince William County Supports Local Charities with CARES Act Funding
The Human Services Alliance used federal CARE funds to provide financial support to 14 nonprofit organizations across Prince William County, who provide critical resources and services to the community.
Family Shelter Services in Fauquier Expands Its Leadership
With a mission to end the cycle of homelessness in our region, and a vision to create a culture of humanity and compassion where all people are valued, Family Shelter Services (FSS) has expanded its leadership team.
VDH to Conduct Pediatric Coronavirus study in Northern Virginia
Interim Adult Serology Study Findings show an Estimated 2.4% of Adult Virginians have Covid-19 Antibodies
Prince William Police Searching for Man Who Allegedly Drove to Strike 3 Officers
Prince William Police Officers are asking for the public’s help in locating a Manassas man who allegedly attempted to strike at three police officers with his vehicle.
Superintendent Steven Walts of PWCS Announces His Retirement
In a letter to the community, Walts listed some of his accomplishments. During the first year of his tenure, he implementing full-day kindergarten. He expanded opportunities for PWCS students through Career Technology Education, new specialty and STEM programs.
PWCS: Later Start Time for High Schools During 1st Quarter
Prince William County Schools has moved up its high school start times to 8:30 a.m. during the first marking period.
UPDATED: Prince William Schools Superintendent to Retire at end of 2020-21 School Year
Prince William School Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Walts will be retiring at the end of the 2020-21 School Year.
Air Force Helicopter Shot, Makes Emergency Landing at Manassas Airport
A U.S. Air Force helicopter from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland made an emergency landing at the Manassas Airport, after being shot, Monday afternoon.
