Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday a dramatic expansion of Virtual Virginia, the Virginia Department of Education’s online learning system, to allow every teacher in the Commonwealth to host virtual classes while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual Virginia will expand its offerings to include elementary and middle school content as an option […]
Governor Ralph Northam today requested the General Assembly move the May General Election and all special elections scheduled for May 5, 2020 to the November 3, 2020 General Election date to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Governor is also exercising his statutory authority (§ 24.2-603.1 of the Code of Virginia) to move the […]
Last night a Virtual Town Hall meeting was held on Facebook Live by Delegates Elizabeth Guzman, Jennifer Carroll Foy and Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Ann Wheeler. They took the time to address the current situation of how the state of Virginia was dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, they answered questions […]
During these times, people may find themselves in desperate need of resources. This is especially so for LGBTQ youth in the Prince William County area. Fortunately, there is an organization that is able to help financially in this COVID-19 pandemic. Casa BruMar Foundation, and advocacy organization dedicated to helping the LGBTQ community, has created a […]
Prince William County, VA – April 6, 2020… The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently took several actions to maintain continuity of government while keeping itself and residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board took these actions during its March 31 meeting while practicing social distancing and taking preventive measures to stop the spread […]
During these times people have been searching for essential protective equipment. Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases, it has been a challenge to locate items such as masks for everyday use. There is one local company who is helping healthcare facilities by providing masks of their own. Blessed Hands, created by Janette Holland of […]
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Monday that the Department of General Services’ (DGS) Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) is one of the first public health labs in the nation to use genetic technology to help public health officials better understand and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release from the Office of […]
Craving for restaurant-style food during the “stay-at-home” mandate? Fortunately, our local restaurants understand and are offering takeout and delivery options to those in need. On Wednesday we highlighted the restaurants in Lake Ridge and Occoquan and today, we’re taking a look at those places in Woodbridge and Dumfries: Montclair Family Restaurant – Check them out […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia has received a Major Disaster Declaration to aid in the Commonwealth’s response to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Governor Northam requested this federal disaster assistance on Monday, March 30. A Major Disaster Declaration designation provides federal public assistance for all areas in the Commonwealth of Virginia affected by COVID-19 […]
You’ve heard the news: COVID-19 requires social distancing. This means that in person school is out and online instruction is in. Earlier this week, Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia issued a “Stay Home Order” that requires social distancing. The order effectively ends in-person school instruction and encourages remote learning. But advocates are concerned that online […]
