Author Archive: Stacy Shaw

Prince William School Board Praises McDade, New Choice for Superintendent
She will be the first woman and first African American ever to serve in the role since Prince William County began offering public education approximately 150 years ago.

Virginia to Ease COVID-19 Restriction in April
Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Virginia will be loosening some of its COVID-19 restrictions as of April.

Prince William Supervisors Approve Independent Hill Plan in 5 to 3 Vote
In a 5-3 vote, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the controversial Independent Hill Small Area Plan that includes neighborhood residential, commercial, open space and tech/flex use.

Prince William Schools to Plan for 5-Day In-Person Instruction, Virtual Option for Next Year
The Prince William County School Board asked the superintendent to work on a plan to return to school five-days a week in-person for next year, and to also offer an all-virtual option for all students.

Brentsville Supervisors Fears Comp Plan Directive Threatens Rural Crescent
Chair Wheeler directed staff to consider multiple land uses such as commercial, industrial or higher-density residential throughout the county including rural areas.

Divided Prince William Board Advertises FY22 Tax Rate of $1.125
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors have advertised a proposed Fiscal Year 2022 residential tax rate of $1.125 for every $100 of assessment home and property value. It passed along party lines.

PWCS Board Resolution to Encourage Staff to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Fails
The Prince William County School Board considered whether to official encourage employees to promptly receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.

2nd Prince William Schools Employee Dies of COVID-19
Prince William County Schools announced Monday that a second employee has died of COVID-19.

Police Investigate Larceny by Auto in Bristow Neighborhood
Prince William Police responded to a vandalism/ vehicle larceny call Feb. 22, at 2:28 a.m., at a residence in the 13400 block of Dodsworth Drive in Bristow.