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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
Prince William Republican Chairman Candidate John Gray Issues Apology
John Gray issued the following statement regarding recent news about his past deleted tweets.
Prince William Planning Dept. Presents Recommendations to Preserve Rural Crescent
These recommendations would afford landowners greater property rights and allow for more development within the county including in the Rural Crescent.
Gainesville Woman, Cancer Survivor Opens ‘Your CBD Store’
Beth Collingwood, a Gainesville resident and cancer survivor, recently launched “Your CBD Store” in Gainesville, Virginia, making this remarkable product available in several forms.
Prince William Republicans Respond to Chairman Candidate John Gray’s ‘Incendiary’ Tweets
Democrats are calling the statements racist, homophobic and xenophobic, and asking him to withdraw his candidacy. Prince William Republicans are calling the Tweets “inappropriate,” and not in line with their core values.
UPDATED: Non-Students Assault Stonewall Jackson HS Student on Campus
Four non-student young people trespassed onto Stonewall Jackson High School property, Friday, and assaulted a student who was participating in PE class.
Rural Crescent Community Meeting Will Not Have Comment Time
Prince William County Staff will hold an information meeting regarding staff recommendations for the Rural Crescent on Sept. 24. Comments will have to be submitted in writing.
Absentee Voting Is Open in Prince William County
Absentee voting is now open and there are several ways to vote ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election.
PW School Board Votes Down Opposition Statement on Development of Rural Cresent
In a 5:3 vote the Prince William County School Board defeated a resolution that would have drafted a letter to the Board of County Supervisors opposing changes to the zoning policy in the Rural Crescent that could result in 7,000 more students to the school division.
Join Novant Health UVA Health System for Prince William Half Marathon, 5K, Sept. 29
September 20, 2019 – Novant Health UVA Health System is proud to sponsor the Prince William Half Marathon and 5K for the fourth year in a row.
Police Investigate Gunshots at Braemar Residence
The homeowner reported that gunshots damaged the exterior of his home.
Prince William Police Investigate Inmate’s Death
Prince William Police Officers responded to the Prince William – Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center to investigate an unconscious inmate.
PW Residents Reject Suburban Sprawl in Rural Area at Townhall Meeting
Proposals to change Prince William County’s rural land-use policies have not been well-received by residents.
Eastbound Closure on I-66 Near Manassas
VDOT 511 announced that eastbound closures on I-66, Prince William County near mile marker 48 have been cleared.
Gov. Northam Announces 105 New Jobs for City of Manassas
High Purity Systems, Inc. to invest approximately $8.5 million to expand manufacturing operations in the City of Manassas.
Heather Sorenson to Premiere Anthem Dedicated to Farthest Corners
The Christian music artist will bring her considerable talents to Greenwich Presbyterian Church in Nokesville on September 21 where she will be the featured artist at a concert beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Prince William Candidates for Commonwealth Attorney Differ on Immigration Policy
Candidates for Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney differ on one highly divisive issue: whether Prince William should continue its 287g Program regarding undocumented immigrants arrested in the county.
Brentsville Supervisor Invites Residents to Bi-Partisan Rural Crescent Townhall
Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson (R) has invited residents and stakeholder to attend a bi-partisan town hall concerning the future of Prince William County’s Rural Crescent, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas.
Candidates Face off in PWCS School Board Chairman Debate
The community forum featured a debate between current School Board Chairman Babur Lateef and Gainesville School Board representative Alyson Satterwhite.
OmniRide Celebrates Try Transit Week
OmniRide will offer free rides on all buses on Friday, September 20, 2019 to celebrate Virginia’s annual Try Transit Week – an educational event designed to encourage people to try a bus, commuter rail, ferry or vanpool rather than driving alone.
Prince William Ceremony Honors, Remembers Those Lost on Sept. 11
Community members, elected officials and county staff, attended Prince William County’s Annual Sept. 11 Memorial, Wednesday morning, to honor and remember those who were killed that day.
Patriot HS 6th Annual 9/11 ‘Heroes Breakfast’ Honors First Responders
Patriot High School Culinary Program held its 6th annual 9/11 Heroes Breakfast to honor first responders from the community.
Ashburn Man Arrested for Sexual Assault at Gainesville Residence
Police took a Loudoun County man into custody, Sept. 8, and charged him with sexually assaulting a Gainesville woman in spring of this year.
Prince William Supervisors Approve Large Monterey Church Along Vint Hill Road
In a 7-1 vote, Tuesday, The Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved a Special Use Permit for the building a 400 seat church in the Greenwich area of the Brentsville District along at 9514 Auburn Road bordering Vint Hill Road.
Are You Ready for a 40+ Metabolism Reboot?
Here are the stories of two Northern Virginia over 40-year-olds who decided to take control of their fitness, sought help and support, and committed to weekly daily exercise and eating right.
Out of the Blue Celebrates September with Entertainment, Outreach
Military Appreciation Mondays have returned, Team Trivia nights are beginning, and Music on the Patio is continuing.
Celebrate September in Prince William County
September means school is back in session, but also that weather is great for getting outside to enjoy late summer/ early fall activities.
UPDATED: Police Investigate 2nd Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Prince William, Labor Day Weekend
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Prince William County. The crash occurred Sept. 1, 2019 at 7:34 p.m. on Interstate 95 at the 160-mile marker.
Gov. Northam Declares ‘State of Emergency’ Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency, Monday, in advance of Hurricane Dorian’s effects on southeastern Virginia, anticipated to begin Thursday.
Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Half Marathon Entering 4th Year Running
Find out why the Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Half Marathon was voted Runner-up for Best Half Marathon and Best Course in the DC Metropolitan area by Washington Running Report!
UPDATED: Missing Manassas Boy Located
MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE: The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Jackson Enrique Andradez.
I-66 Outside the Beltway Closures to Resume Tuesday
There are no lane closures planned between noon on Friday, August 30, through noon on Tuesday, September 3, for the Labor Day weekend.
