As the holidays approach and you’re busy planning, decorating, cooking and making your list and checking it twice, we hope you’ll find some time to enjoy some of the fun holiday programs and events that we have planned in Prince William County. From a family gingerbread house building contest, to ornament making, to a holiday themed fitness class, […]
The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System have begun collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. This year’s event will run through December 24, 2023. Toys for Tots is a national charity program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Toys are collected and distributed to less fortunate […]
Prince William County launched its Fentanyl Exposed Campaign in July to reach at-risk youth and young adults to teach them of the risk of fentanyl overdose. The campaign has proved successful. The goal of the campaign was to increase awareness amongst teens and young adults about the threats fentanyl poses, show how those threats are […]
New Offer Enables Clients to Develop and Implement Strategic Marketing Approaches That Align the Values of Their Organizations With Attitudes of Key Stakeholders Marketing agency Boathouse Group has launched a new social impact practice that will be led Boathouse DC president, Karen Baker. The firm’s portfolio of services also includes advertising, communications, digital acquisition and organic social. […]
It is time again to recognize individuals, nonprofit organizations and businesses in the community for their outstanding accomplishments in contributing to human rights in Prince William County. The Prince William Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for this year’s Human Rights Awards, which will be presented at the annual Universal Human Rights Day to be […]
Stacey Jordan, Chief Financial Officer for the Town of Dumfries recently completed the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute, a partnership between Virginia Women Leading Government and the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center to provide women aspiring to become local government leaders with connections, content, tools, and opportunities to further develop their skills and broaden their network. […]
The Prince William County Police Department collected 310 pounds of unused and/or expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) national Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The DEA joins federal, state, and local agencies twice a year to host prescription drug take-back […]
Board of Supervisors Adopts Historic Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan On Tuesday, Occoquan District Supervisor and Vice Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Kenny Boddye carried a motion to adopt the county’s first-ever Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan (CESMP). This comprehensive document represents over a year of effort by the […]
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently saw a staff presentation on the Small Business Project Management program (SBPM), which is aimed at helping small businesses obtain permits more efficiently. The Prince William County Department of Development Services created its Commercial Project Management Program in 2013 to help businesses through the permitting process. The […]
While overt antisemitism and bigotry don’t often emerge in Prince William County, it pays to raise awareness of the issues. Antisemitism is prejudice, hatred, discrimination, violence and oppression aimed at Jewish people. The Human Rights Office will host a free forum with a panel discussion at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Dr. […]
