The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently voted to accept, budget and appropriate $992,000 in federal grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All, or SS4A, program. The grant provides funding for regional, local and tribal initiatives aimed at preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries. SS4A is […]
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Education today released the final Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools. After the 2021 Model Policies purposefully kept parents in the dark about their child’s health and wellbeing at school, the 2023 Model Policies restore parental rights in decision making […]
Today, Prince William County launched Fentanyl Exposed, a fentanyl overdose prevention campaign targeting at-risk youth and young adults in the greater Prince William County area. The campaign seeks to empower and educate young people about the risks and dangers of fentanyl-laced substances, such as illicit pills and powders, while providing critical knowledge on how to […]
Nationwide — Lena Ford, a blossoming serial entrepreneur from Marietta, Georgia, is proud to announce her new initiative “Embrace Their Roots Campaign.” She is proof that age is just a number for this future teenage business leader. Although she is only 13, she has already accomplished much including being an author and spear-heading various platforms. She […]
Jacqueline C. Smith, Esq., Clerk of the Circuit Court, is bringing her services to the streets. Clerk Smith is launching her latest outreach initiative, “Seals on Wheels”, a fully mobile service center to make the Clerk’s services even more accessible and convenient to her constituents. Residents of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park can […]
Prince William County, Virginia – Prince William County encourages residents to support the development of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Digital Opportunity Plan by completing a quick, 10-minute survey this week. Resident participation will help the Commonwealth and the county better understand residents’ experience with broadband/internet services, gauge service affordability, and determine if broadband performance is adequate. […]
by Meghan McIntyre, Virginia Mercury A new report this month by the Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University shows race, ethnicity and neighborhood are the biggest predictors of whether a Northern Virginian will die before reaching the age of 75. Furthermore, those factors had a greater impact on whether people lived or died during […]
After a lay off from her job as an IT Federal Contractor, Patrice Chappelle, a wife, and mother of one, turned a challenging situation into a new opportunity. Together with her 12-year-old son Bron and husband Don, she launched MelanBrand Skin, a Black-owned kid’s skincare line that provides natural and safe products for melanated skin in […]
by Parks, Recreation and Tourism It’s July which means two things—it’s officially summer, and it’s Park and Recreation Month! We hope you’ll join us throughout the month as we have plenty of activities lined up for the whole family. Everything from live band karaoke, to historic tours, to sporting activities, adapted programs and more. Join […]
Prince William Little Theatre and Manassas Symphony Orchestra are delighted to announce their partnership with two esteemed local organizations for a food donation drive during their upcoming performances of the beloved musical “Oliver.” The production will take place at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas from July 14 to July 16, 2023. Performance DatesJuly 14, […]
