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National Weather Service Forecasts Hazardous Weather Outlook for NoVa
The National Weather Service out of Baltimore Maryland and Washington, D.C. have announced a Hazardous Weather Outlook for northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Tidal Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay and central Maryland.
Prince William County Delivers Good Return on Property Taxes, According to SmartAsset
Prince William County ranked among the best counties in Virginia for value compared to residential property taxes paid.
VDOT Announces I-66 Outside the Beltway Lane Closures, Traffic Changes, This Week
Motorists traveling on I-66 Outside the Beltway should be aware of project lane closures and traffic changes to take place the week of August 19.
Police Arrest Man for Brandishing Machete at Man, 3-Year-Old
Prince William Police arrested a local man accused of brandishing a machete at a man who was holding a three-year-old child at the time.
Prince William Schools Announces Changes to Bus Transporation
With the new school year about to begin, PWCS is making some transportation changes to keep buses running safely and on schedule.
VDOT Reschedules Ashton Avenue Nighttime Closures to Aug. 16, 17
Detour in place during water main work
Police Arrest Yorkshire Man for Murder of Female Acquaintance
The Prince William Police arrested a man, Friday, and charged him with the murder of a woman visiting him at his residence in the Yorkshire area of Manassas.
Police Arrest Gainesville Man for Domestic Assault, Battery
Prince William Police arrested man for malicious wounding, domestic assault & battery in Gainesville, last week.
Haymarket Council Approves Crossroads Village Townhomes, Mixed Use Development
The Haymarket Town Council approved 79 townhouse units of the proposed Crossroad Village Center at their Monday evening meeting. However, they denied the application for the auto repair shop and chose to defer a vote on two fast-food restaurants until their next meeting, Sept. 4.
Police Looking for Suspect in Somerset Crossing Larceny, 2 Arrested
Prince William Police have made two arrests in a series of automobile larcenies and burglaries at Somerset Crossing in Gainesville, but they are still searching for one man.
Prince William Young Leaders Compete in Philanthropic Competition
Local middle and high school students participated in the Leadership Prince William Summer Youth Academy’s annual Leadership Lemonade fundraiser last week, raising money for two local nonprofit organizations.
Prince William PD Releases Lip-Sync Challenge Video
It’s finally here! The Prince William Police released their lip-sync challenge video.
Woman Dies in Rollins Ford, Estate Manor Crash
Prince William Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash at Rollins Ford Road and Estate Manor Drive that killed one Centreville woman.
All Youth For Tomorrow Immigrant Children Separated from Families Have Been Reunited
Youth for Tomorrow CEO Dr. Gary Jones said all 25 immigrant children separated from their families at the U.S. Mexico border and housed at YFT have been reunited with their
Haymarket Town Council to Consider Crossroads Village Center
The Haymarket Town Council has the proposed community, Crossroads Village Center, as an action item at its Aug. 6 meeting. A public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Police Release Composite Image of Suspect in Woodbridge Rape Investigation
The Prince William County Police Department is continuing to seek the public’s assistance in providing any information in connection to a rape that occurred at an apartment building located in the 12200 block of Stevenson Court in Woodbridge on July 25.
VDOT to Close Catharpin Road at Sudley Road Aug 6-9
VDOT has announced the closure of Catharpin Road in Gainesville between the northern Executive Drive intersection and Route 234 (Sudley Road).
Residents Request Traffic Management System at Rollins Ford Road, Estate Manor Drive
VDOT is conducting a signal warrant study to see if some kind of traffic management is needed on Rollins Ford Road near Glenkirk Estates.
Bristow’s J.T. Church Chosen for Dancing With The Stars Junior, Industry Award
J.T. Church, formerly of Bristow, has two big announcements he believes his friends would be excited to learn.
UPDATED: NWS Issues Flood Warning, Piper Lane Closed Due to Flooding
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until 12 p.m. Wednesday. Prince William County Police reports of local roads blocked by high water throughout the area, including Piper Lane.
McGrath Academy of Irish Dance Drama Team Wins Top Spot in North America
Half a Dozen Dancers Qualify to Compete on World Stage
August Means Prince William County Fair, Concerts, Outdoor Activities
Why vacation in August, when you can staycation in Prince William County? August is a great time to continue to enjoy the outdoors, warm weather and the best of what Prince William has to offer.
Residents Rally Outside YFT, Call for Immigrant Children to Be Reunited with their Families
The Alliance for Family Reunification (AFR) of Prince William County in cooperation with other groups held its second candlelight vigil and rally outside Youth for Tomorrow in Bristow, Thursday evening.
Prince William Police Neighborhood Watch Training is July 30
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Neighborhood Watch training on Monday, July 30, at 7 p.m.
NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a concurrent Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Flash Flood Watch for the area until 3:15 p.m Friday
Police Say Woodbridge Rape Suspect Has Angel Wings Tattoo
The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in providing any information in connection to a sexual assault that occurred at an apartment building located near Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge on July 25.
Autonomous Flight Company to Bring 135 New Jobs to City of Manassas
Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Aurora Flight Sciences, a pioneer in unmanned aircraft and autonomous flight, will invest more than $13.75 million to expand its operation in the City of Manassas.
Group to Rally at Bristow Facility Against Unmet Immigration Family Reunification Deadline
The Alliance for Family Reunification (AFR) of Prince William County and other groups will hold a second candlelight vigil and protest, Thursday evening, outside a Virginia facility housing immigrant children who were separated from their families by the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. The Bristow protest and vigil will take place July 26 from 8- […]
Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling with Orchestra Showcase Extraordinary Talent
Multifaceted music artist Lindsey Stirling put on a spectacular show at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, July 24, while Evanescence’s Amy Lee demonstrated her superior vocal abilities.
Virginia Playmakers 8th Grade Basketball Team Ranks in Division 1 National AAU Championship
Virginia Playmakers Black, an 8th grade basketball team out of the Western Prince William County and Manassas areas, qualified for AAU 8th Grade Division 1 Nationals.
NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch Through Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the area through Wednesday afternoon.
Bury Me Under a Lilac by Katherine Gotthardt Is “Poetic Journey”
Local author Katherine Gotthardt has released her fifth book, a collection of original poetry entitled, Bury Me Under a Lilac. Gotthardt calls the book “a poetic journey from birth through passing,”
Police Investigate Firearms Stolen from Nokesville Home
The Prince William Police are investigating a burglary in which firearms were taken from a Nokesville residence.
OMNIRIDE Service Change Takes Effect July 23, Info via Temporary Call Center
In light of extenuating circumstances, we have set up a temporary off-site call center to answer service-related questions and schedule OmniRide Local off-route trips.
Police Arrest Ride Service Driver for Rape, Sexual Assault in Gainesville
Prince William Police arrested a LYFT driver, July 18, Wednesday, for the rape and sexual assault of a Gainesville passenger.
NWS Issues Flood Warning for DMV Saturday Night, Motorists Cautioned
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until 1:45 a.m. Sunday for the Washington, D.C. Baltimore area.
Police Seek Suspect Brandishing Gun in Manassas Mall Robbery
The Prince William Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man who shoplifted at a Manassas Mall store and brandished a gun at a loss prevention employee.
Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling to Play Jiffy Lube Live Accompanied by Full Orchestra
Transcendent, two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Evanescence and acclaimed Billboard Award-winning electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling are co-headlining a 2018 summer amphitheater tour across North America.
Stewart Staffer Claims New York Times Reporter Entered His Apartment Without Permission
A Corey Stewart campaign staffer reported to police that a New York Times reporter entered his Woodbridge apartment without permission.
Haymarket Police Participate in Lip Sync Challenge
The Haymarket Police Department participated in the latest internet sensation the Police Lip Sync Challenge,
Manassas Co-work Space Wins Statewide Award
CenterFuse, a co-work space and small business incubator located in Historic Downtown Manassas, took home top honors in the Outstanding Business of the Year category at the recent Virginia Main Street (VMS) Conference in Harrisonburg, VA.
PWCS Spotlights Patriot High School’s Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Matthew Trang, Patriot High School valedictorian, will be interning at Scriyb as part of the Aspiring Scientist Summer Internship Program. Zaki Panjsheeri, salutatorian, a Jefferson Scholar, plans to study physics at UVA.
Prince William Murder Rate Sharply Declined in 2017
The 2017 murder rate for Prince William County dropped significantly after a spike in 2016, according to the annual crime report Prince William Police released Friday
Man Wanted for Strong-Armed Robbery, Burglary in Gainesville
The man allegedly broke into a friend’s home, pushed her to the floor and stole from her.
Police Seek Suspect in Haymarket Burglary
Prince William County Police are searching for a suspect who reportedly broke into a residence located in Toledo Place in Haymarket.
Residents Ask Prince William Supervisors to Denounce KKK, Hate Messages
At the Prince William BOCS meeting, July 10, residents asked for their supervisors to speak out in no uncertain terms against hate and KKK propaganda that littered New Bristow Village in Bristow and along Route 29 in Gainesville, over the weekend.
VDOT Announces I-66 Overnight Lane Closures this Weekend Near Beltway
Lane and ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours this weekend (Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14) on westbound I-66 between Route 7 and the I-495 interchange.
Prince William Police Announce Missing Endangered Woodbridge Girl
The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered juvenile, Ana Maria Hernandez-Rodriguez.
UPDATED: KKK Group Distributes Literature in Bristow, Gainesville
Several plastic bags containing Loyal White Knights KKK literature were found in his neighborhood, Sunday morning, according to New Bristow Village residents.
