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Debate Over Indoor Sports Facility in Woodbridge Heats Up as County Explores Partnerships
Prince William County will hire a private firm to solicit proposals for a 22-acre plot of land initially eyed for an indoor sports complex. While a regional sports facility is not out of the question, Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair At-large Deshundra Jefferson says she's open to other options.
The Other Prince William Podcast
The next episode of The Other Prince William Podcast will feature Marcus Silva, President & CEO of Villagio Hospitality Group. Be sure not to miss out on the full-length episode where Marcus discusses how he began his career in the hospitality business, and the challenges in the industry. Stay tuned...
Youngkin administration issues draft of cell phone-free policies for schools
Students in Prince William County’s middle and high school s will have to put their cell phones away during instructional time this school year following an executive order by Gov. Glenn Youngkin . File photo.
Prince William County student takes top honors at Virginia state moot court competition
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Jordyn Nesbit, a rising senior at Gainesville High School, won the state-level moot court competition earlier this year. It was the second year a student from Prince William County...
McLean golfers top local finishers in Statesmen Invitational
There were no local champions but plenty of top area finishers at the initial Statesmen Invitational golf tournament hosted by the Marshall High School team. The 18-hole, 16-team event was held Aug. 15 at Bristow Manor Golf Club in Prince William County. The McLean Highlanders were the highest finishing local...
Congratulations to this Year’s Summer Photo Contest Winners!
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Voting for the 2024 PWC Parks’ Summer Photo Contest ended Friday, Aug. 9. This year, a total of 396 votes were received. Thank you to everyone who participated and voted in this year’s contest. Active. 1st Place – “Signature Half...
Police Identify Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 18-Year-Old Woman In Prince William County
A suspect has been identified after an 18-year-old woman was found shot to death near a wooded area earlier this summer night in Prince William County, police say.Ashlin Yamileth Paz, who has no fixed address, was found with fatal gunshot wounds in Manassas last month in what "does not appear to be…
Woodbridge Nazarene Food Pantry Reopens
WoodbridgeNaz (a Church of the Nazarene) is pleased to announce the grand reopening of the Woodbridge Nazarene Food Pantry on Aug.13 featuring two events. At 12 noon, community leaders and donors joined for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour, including State Delegate Briana Sewell and Prince William County Chair Deshundra Jefferson. That evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., clients received groceries. The pantry will be open the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month going forward. On-site registration is required and is provided during distribution hours. No income qualifications are required. The church is located at 14001 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge. The food pantry pavilion is at the rear of the building.
School is in Session: Slow Down and Obey School Crossing Guards
Provided by Prince William County Police Department. All Prince William County Schools will open for instruction on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. With new parents in the area and new students attending for the first time, there will be increased traffic in and around schools possibly causing gridlock conditions across the county.
Former Prince William exec to join Herndon as interim town manager
The Town of Herndon has hired a former top executive from Prince William County as its interim town manager. Christopher Martino will temporarily assume oversight of the town government’s operations on Sept. 3, taking over from current Town Manager Bill Ashton, who is set to resign effective Sept. 10, the town announced yesterday (Wednesday).
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