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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.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Legislators Advance Police, Criminal Reform Measures
The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up the agenda this month for the special session that began Aug. 18. Legislators introduced over 50 police and criminal justice reform bills during the session.
Teen Wanted for Sexual Assault of 9-Year-Old Girl in Ben Lomond Park
Prince William Police Officers responded to investigate a sexual assault that reportedly occurred that afternoon in the area of Ben Lomond Park, Sunday afternoon.
HIDDEN GEMS: Warrenton Holistic Salon Owner Offers Intuitive Business Coaching
This week’s Hidden gem is the holistic salon Enlightened Styles, which specializes in non-toxic, eco friendly, green chemistry practices and is located in Warrenton.
Gov. Northam Signs Del. Roem’s HB 5113 Bill to Feed more School Children into Law
The passage of HB 5113 will guarantee free school meals for up to 109,000 more Virginia students in approximately 180 schools.
Private PPO Health Plans Can Save Money, Offer Better Coverage Options
Michael Baumstark is one of a select few agents authorized to sell private health insurance plans in the U.S. Private plan can mean better coverage at lower cost.
Virginia Extends Date for Voter Registration to Oct. 15
A consent decree was signed today, extending the Virginia voter registration deadline for the November 3 election to 11:59 p.m., October 15, 2020.
PWCS Requests Citizen Input on 2021-22 School Calendar
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is interested in gathering feedback from parents and community members about options for the 2021-22 school calendar. Option B includes two Jewish, one Muslim and one Hindu holidays.
12 MS-13 Members Charged in Connection with 4 Prince William County Murders
Prince William County Police, in cooperation with regional and federal agencies, charged multiple suspected gang members in connection to criminal narcotics trafficking and to the murders of four men in Prince William County in 2019.
VA Department of Elections Online Portal Down During Registration Deadline
The Virginia Department of Elections’ online portal for voter registration and other voter tools is down today, Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Junkluggers Items Live On Upcycled at Remix Market
Remix Market takes items Junkluggers removes and turns them into something new-to-you and one-of-a-kind.
Superintendent Says Prince William Health Metrics Informed Return to School Plan
Prince William County Schools will begin its return to in-person learning in the second quarter. The division will bring back pre-kindergarten through third-grade students via a phased-in approach.
Prince William Schools to Have PreK, K Return 1st to In-Person Learning in 2nd Quarter
The plan has elementary grades returning at various points within the second quarter, depending upon health metrics.
Prince William Health District Offers Free COVID Testing, Oct. 6-10
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.
Prince William County Offers AlphaBEST Childcare Scholarship
Prince William County Public Schools, in partnership with Prince William County Government, is pleased to announce that a childcare scholarship program is available to families financially impacted by COVID-19.
Prince William Teacher Shares How COVID-19 Devastated her Family
Catherine Smart’s entire family caught COVID-19 over the summer. Her 17-year-old son was the hardest hit.
Prince William Education Association Advocates for All-Virtual 2nd Quarter
The Prince William Education Association [PWEA] has released a statement regarding its opposition to Prince William County Schools Return-to-Learning Plan for the second marketing period.
Judge Rules Prince William Schools Superintendent’s Twitter DMs Not Subject to FOIA
A Prince William Circuit judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by former School Board Chairman, Ryan Sawyers that sought the disclosure of more than 20,000 direct messages sent to and from PWCS Superintendent, Dr. Steven Walts.
Superintendent Will Present on ‘Return to Learning’ at Oct. 7 School Board Meeting
The “Return to Learning and Return to Work Plan,” is on the agenda for information only.
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.
