More than 16 months ago, 17-year-old Anthony Cruz-Santos was murdered in Dale City on the 4700 block of Still Road. After several delays, a trial date has been set. Starting on Monday, January 23, the trial of his accused assailants will take place at the Prince William County Courthouse at 9:30am. The family has asked […]
Yesterday in Dumfries, tragedy struck as the five members of the Carroll-Gatling family were shot by a 20-year-old DC man, who is now in custody. One child, 3-year-old Journee, was killed, while the other four members of the family remain in the ICU. A GoFundMe has been set up by Alix Grimm. In it, Grimm […]
OmniRide’s Service Change to schedules for Express, Metro Express and local routes will take effect on Monday, Jan. 30 and will be available from bus operators and online beginning Jan. 15. The OmniRide Connect microtransit pilot program, now operating in Manassas Park, replaces the OmniRide Local Manassas Park route. See below for discontinued and added […]
Following recent news reports, Governor Glenn Youngkin today called for Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate allegations that information about National Merit Awards, as determined by student PSAT scores, was withheld from students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed. “We need to get […]
“Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.” – Sun Tzu While the sudden resignation of Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland may appear to create a potential issue for the county going into the new year, longtime Virginia resident Kerensa Green Sumers sees it as an opportunity to serve her community. Recently, the Democratic nominee for […]
The Potomac School District representative discusses accomplishments, proposed curriculum changes and lessons learned along the way As he prepares for another run as Potomac District School Board Representative, Justin Wilk spoke with the PW Perspective about many accomplishments during his tenure. Among them was one that wasn’t planned but has had significant impact on the […]
The Prince William County Human Rights Commission will celebrate Universal Human Rights Day on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the McCoart Administration Building, 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia. This year’s theme is “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All,” chosen to remind everyone of the initial mission of the Universal Declaration […]
As 2023 approaches, there are several local events in the local Prince William County area. Below are a few that are taking place, courtesy of Prince William Parks, Recreation & Tourism: Barnes House Open House – Saturday, February 4, 2023, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (ages 2+) Come explore the Barnes House. Built in 1797, the […]
VIRGINIA – Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released a statement regarding Governor Youngkin’s Proposed Budget Amendments: “Families in Virginia deserve great schools, thriving neighborhoods, and support during hard times. For all the discussion about a ‘budget surplus,’ the reality in communities across the commonwealth is that too […]
“Relationships matter!” Those words define Padreus Pratter. Whether it’s speaking at school board meetings, inspiring students to focus on their future, or being a Prince William County Human Rights Commissioner, he has connected with as many people as possible. Now, he plans to bring his approach to centering relationships to the Prince William County School […]
