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Parks & Rec Presents Proposed Prince William Sports Complex & Event Center

Illustration of the proposed Prince William County Sports & Event Center.
The Prince William County Sports and Event Center is a proposed large indoor multi-sport and special event facility, that if ultimately approved, will be developed in North Woodbridge.
Prince William Police vehicle

Police Investigate Assault by 'Construction Level and Beer Bottle' on Bull Run Road

Two men allegedly assaulted a 24-year-old along Bull Run Road in Manassas.
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Prince William School Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The Prince William County School Board approved the  Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget  on March 20. Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade’s budget prioritized investments aligned with …
Prince William County School Board Ratifies First Collective Bargaining Agreement
 The Prince William County School Board ratified the Collective Bargaining Agreement with its employees’ exclusive bargaining agent, the Prince William Education Association (PWEA),
Staff Discovers Weapon on Unity Reed Student
Staff discovered a Unity Reed High School student was carrying a knife on his person while walking in the hallways.
Prince William County School Board Ratifies First Collective Bargaining Agreement
 The Prince William County School Board ratified the Collective Bargaining Agreement with its employees’ exclusive bargaining agent, the Prince William Education Association (PWEA),
Prince William School Board Gives High Praise for Student Vision Profile Reports
The key to succeeding at anything in life begins with knowing what you want to do but selecting a career path is a daunting task for students and families. …
Osbourn Park High School Will Hold Celebration of Life for Lillian Orlich, Beloved Guidance Counselor
Osbourn Park High School’s long-serving counselor Ms. Lillian Mary Orlich passed away on March 7, 2024, at the age of 95, after serving for almost 70 years as a local educator.

PWEA Ratifies 1st Collective Bargaining Agreement in Virginia

Prince William County Education Association [PWEA] members gather at the Kelly Leadership Center to demonstrate their support of fair contracts for Prince William County School employees.

Prince William Education Association [PWEA], the largest public-sector education local representing over 11,000 educators in Prince William County Schools [PWCS], has announced the ratified the first …

VIRGINIA STATE NEWS

Governor Vetoed Senator Boysko’s Safe Storage of Firearms Bill

Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko (D-Fairfax).

RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Governor vetoed Senator Jennifer Boysko’s (D-Fairfax) Senate Bill 368, requiring any person who possesses a gun in a residence to store their firearm safely …

Gov. Youngkin Requests Review of Course Syllabi at Two Virginia Universities

VCU education professor Gabriel Reich speaks against Youngkin's requests to view course syllabi at a Board of Visitors meeting on March 22.

RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently requested syllabi from two state universities, a move some faculty called “unprecedented."

FEATURES

Silver Eagle Stable Announces 4th Annual Show Series

Riders demonstrate their posture while riding in the Silver Eagle Show Series.
Silver Eagle Stable Annual Show Series will return this April with shows running one Saturday a month through November.

Plan Your Next Vacation Like a Pro

(Family Features) A destination like California offers cities big and small with an assortment of activities, theme parks, shopping districts, beaches, restaurants and more to be explored. Start planning your next getaway with these travel tips.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & FEATURES

Prince William County Lifeguard Hiring Event!

Sign-up for a swim test and interview to be a lifeguard this summer at SplashDown!

Silver Eagle Stable Announces 4th Annual Show Series

Riders demonstrate their posture while riding in the Silver Eagle Show Series.

Silver Eagle Stable Annual Show Series will return this April with shows running one Saturday a month through November.

Fauquier Health Announces New Chief Financial Officer & Chief Nursing Officer

Janelle Padgett, new Chief Financial Officer for Fauquier Health, and Toni Maxwell, new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). (Right to Left)

Fauquier Health is pleased to announce Janelle Padgett has joined the organization as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) along with Toni as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

TSA Awards OmniRide Gold Standard for Its Enhanced Security Programs

(L-R) Joshua Grey, TSA Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector;
Paul Brobbey, OmniRide Field Specialist, Data Specialist; Bob Schneider, OmniRide Executive Director; Nkenge Muhammad, OmniRide Field Specialist, Security Specialist; Kwame Owusu, OmniRide Field Specialist, Maintenance Specialist; Susan Pleau, Keolis Safety Manager; Byren Lloyd, OmniRide Director of Safety and Security; Kenneth Tuitt, OmniRide Manager of Quality Assurance and Special Projects; Riley Flynn, TSA Security Specialist; Thomas Pitts, TSA Transportation Security Inspector; Ed Bedolla, OmniRide Field Specialist, Safety Specialist

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored OmniRide with the prestigious BASE Gold Standard Award at a ceremony on March 14.

"In Our Image" Dr. Yemonja Smalls Art Exhibit

ARTfactory to Feature Maryland Artist Dr. Yemonja Smalls in Solo Art Exhibit “In Our Image” Exhibit dates: February 2 – March 16, 2024 Artist Reception: February 3, 6-8 pm (Sponsored by the Prince William County Alumnae …

CRIME REPORT
Police Search for Two Suspected Involved in Haymarket Assault by Mob, Battery, Brandishing
Prince William Police are searching for two of three suspects allegedly involved in the Haymarket assault that involved threatening two victims with weapons.
Police Arrest Prince William 15-Year-Old for Assault on Family, LEO
Teenage girl bites officer who came to her home to arrest her for assault and battery.
Police Investigate Shooting, Malicious Wounding, on Balls Ford Road
Shooting Investigation – On February 17 at 11:07AM, officers responded to investigate a shooting that was reported to have occurred in the 10800 block of Balls Ford Rd in Manassas (20109) …
Police Respond to Shots Fired Along Bristow Road
The investigation revealed the caller observed an unknown man firing a weapon in a field adjacent to his property.
Police Arrest Gainesville Man for Wounding Officer, Threatening Family with Gun
Prince William County officers responded to a residence on the 7800 block of Carrick Drive in Gainesville to investigate an initial report of a domestic dispute with weapons.
Police Seek Two Men for Assault at Manassas Motel, One Wielding Axe
Police are looking for the public to come forward if they witnessed two men fleeing, Thursday night, in the Sudley area of Manassas, one carrying an axe.
SEASONAL

Wow Your Easter Guests With A Very Easy Spring Surprise Cake!

Wow Your Easter Guests With A Very Easy Spring Surprise Cake!

(NewsUSA) - Hosting an Easter brunch or other spring gathering? What better way to top off an event than with a showstopping dessert! The baking experts at Wesson created a new bundt cake with a …

Tips to savor springtime and reflect on life’s important memories

Tips to savor springtime and reflect on life’s important memories

(NewsUSA) - Spring is here, with milder weather, more hours of daylight, and many opportunities to gather with family and friends. Spring is the perfect time to savor life’s sweetness — not …

Get Creative with Easter Sweets

(Family Features) Holiday hams and deviled eggs may take center stage at Easter gatherings, but edible crafts offer a reminder of the magic of the season that's found in moments spent together.

Margaret Morse Nice thought like a song sparrow and changed how scientists understand animal behavior

The Conversation looks back at a pioneering ethologist, bird-bander, and ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice, and how her work influenced scientific approaches to animal behavior for Women's History Month.

Small businesses in these industries have massive potential for women entrepreneurs in 2024

Lendio outlines industries where businesswomen can prosper.

Maximize family fun: 4 ways to elevate your camping

(BPT) - Spending time together as a family in the great outdoors provides ample opportunities to create treasured memories. Out in nature, you can unwind and discover the world’s natural …

10 trend-setting travel destinations around the world: Where to go in 2024

Way.com explores 10 destinations for the traveler looking to get off the beaten path.

Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity?

One hundred years into the future, what if millions of people gathered every February, not to watch the Super Bowl, but to instead watch the annual world flag football championship? …

Jump start the spring season by getting vaccinated against this potentially serious lung disease

(BPT) - Spring is the season of new beginnings — a time when we can finally get back outside and enjoy nature as we watch the world around us transition out of winter. While there are many …
Curious Kids

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

U.S. airlines carry more than 800 million passengers per year. Lasha Kilasonia/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If …

Why do trees need sunlight? An environmental scientist explains photosynthesis

Trees need sunlight for the same reason you need food. The energy from the Sun’s rays is a crucial ingredient in how plants make their own food that helps them power all their cells.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Food stories from around the web

Celebrate Spring with Brunch Favorites

(Family Features) Few things go together quite like fresh spring air, warm sunshine and a menu made up of delicious brunch bites. From sweet to savory and back again, you can turn your mid-morning meal into a full-blown feast.

Expert ideas to take the grrr out of gardening

(BPT) - Gardening season is upon us, beckoning with the anticipation of flourishing plants, the vibrant hues of blooming flowers, and bountiful harvests. It’s an exhilarating journey for plant …

A Slam Dunk March Madness Starts with Winning Food

(Family Features) Whether you're hosting your rowdiest friends and family or enjoying the action solo, no March Madness watch party is complete without an all-star lineup of food.
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