The community is invited to attend the Universal Human Rights Day Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the McCoart Administration Building, located at 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. This year’s theme, “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All,” was chosen to remind everyone of the initial mission of the Universal Declaration […]
by John Reid Yesterday the Town of Dumfries began the review process for its Comprehensive Plan. It includes the goals of the town for the next 20 years, and action plans to achieve those goals. Some of the goals include land use, economic growth, transportation, and community services. “Today marks a pivotal moment in our […]
by John Reid On Saturday, co-founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation and Chairman Bishop Dean Nelson passed away after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 55. Among his many accomplishments, he was the Senior Fellow of African American Affairs at the Family Research Council. A native of the Washington DC metro area, […]
Are you brave enough to weather the February elements in support of a worthy cause? If so, registration has opened for the 2024 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. This year’s event is at Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge (22191) on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Prince William County Police […]
As elected officials prepare for the 2024 General Assembly in Richmond, history was made today as Speaker-designee Don Scott announced that Delegate Candi King (HD-2) will be the chair of the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. King becomes the first Black person and woman to chair the Committee. The announcement was made on […]
The world’s largest gateway corridor is coming to Prince William County. On Wednesday, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved the PW Digital Gateway. In a hearing that lasted more than 27 hours, and after public comments either in favor of or against the project had spoken, it was voted on in a 4-3 […]
Seals on Wheels, the Circuit Court Clerk’s mobile services center, is set to return to communities in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park in February 2024. The first of its kind in Virginia and the United States, Seals on Wheels was created by the Circuit Court Clerk, Jacqueline C. Smith to make her services available to residents at times and locations convenient […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today proposed $375,000 of renewed funding for the Virginia Holocaust Museum and $2 million for security grant funds increasing the total fund to $5 million. This fund allows Jewish community institutions to apply for enhanced security measures. The Virginia Holocaust Museum investment will support the Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute […]
On Tuesday, December 12 at 10:00 am, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings for the three rezoning cases for the Prince William Digital Gateway. Members of the community who would like to speak on any of the rezonings can sign up in the atrium of the James J. McCoart Building […]
Following an extensive nationwide recruitment effort, County Executive Chris Shorter appointed Tanya Washington Stern as Prince William County’s Planning Director. The Board of County Supervisors concurred with the County Executive’s decision to appoint Washington Stern, whose appointment is effective Feb. 5, 2024. In her role as Planning Director, Washington Stern will lead the county’s Planning […]
