At the beginning of WWII, U.S. War Department leaders did not believe that African American soldiers were up to the task of flying airplanes, but President Franklin D. Roosevelt thought otherwise and ordered the U.S. Army Air Corps to train African American soldiers to fly. By 1942, the first class of African American cadets graduated […]
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a presentation the Neighborhood Watch program on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at 6 p.m. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer. The free presentation will be at Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge (22192). For more […]
Prince William County recently won two Virginia Association of Counties, or VACO, Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. The county received an award for establishing the Prince William County Child Advocacy Center, which helps children going through the trauma associated with child abuse allegations, investigations and prosecutions; and for expanding a program […]
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 […]
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 […]
by John Reid Recently, a proposal by Avports Manassas LLC to oversee expansion of Manassas Regional Airport has been met with positive and negative reactions from residents. If approved, the proposal would bring commercial flights to the airport, resulting in the building of four to six gates. During a recent council meeting, concerns over an […]
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 […]
LAKE RIDGE, VA – Supervisor Kenny Boddye (D-Occoquan) applauded Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE) for organizing a successful Youth Behavioral Health Assembly attended by hundreds of people from throughout the region. Attendees included faith leaders, community organizations, law enforcement, elected officials, and Governor Glenn Youngkin. The Assembly comes three months after Prince William […]
by John Reid Since 2013, there has been a sharp rise in the number of drug overdoses within Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Health, the leading cause of unnatural death is drug overdoses. It is largely due to fentanyl overdose, which since 2021 has led to 76.4% of all Virginia overdose deaths. This […]
by John Reid Carried To Full Term, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women and families, is thrilled to announce its inaugural Heroes for Housing Bike Ride Fundraiser. This inspiring event aims to raise awareness and funds for affordable housing initiatives that directly impact the lives of women and children. The bike ride will take […]
