County Residents Interested in Residential Solar Can Take Advantage of Solarize Virginia Program

For the second year in a row, homeowners in Prince William County interested in solar energy can take advantage of the Solarize Virginia ...

The County’s Criminal Justice Services to Launch New Public Safety Assessment Tool

*Updated 3/27/24 After two years of study, training, meetings and workshops, the Prince William County Criminal Justice Services team is ready to ...

County Procurement Office to Hold Vendor Workshop

The Prince William County Office of Procurement Services invites all current vendors and prospective vendors looking to do business with the county ...

Prince William Area Agency on Aging Hosts Parkinson's Support Event

The Prince William Area Agency on Aging, or AAA, will host “All In for Parkinson’s,” an event for people affected by Parkinson’s disease. The AAA is ...

Prince William County to Hold Public Meetings on Draft Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit Ordinance

In July 2021, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors initiated amendments to the zoning text and county code to create an Affordable Housing ...

Office of Housing and Community Development Invites Public Feedback on Annual Action Plan FY25

The Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development, or OHCD, will host an open house and public comment period on Thursday, March ...

Prince William Area Agency on Aging and AARP to Co-Host 2024 Scam Jam

The scams people can fall victim to are becoming more sophisticated, and artificial intelligence, or AI, is exacerbating the problem. To address this ...

Prince William County Career Expo Scheduled for March 30

Prince William County currently has more than 400 job openings across all departments and will host a Career Expo to try and fill some of those open ...

Northern Virginia Housing Expo Returns

The 14thAnnual Northern Virginia Housing Expo will be held on Saturday, March 23. The Expo is free and open to the public and will run between 10 ...

Fuller Road and Fuller Heights Road Improvement Project Now Complete

The $10.3-million Fuller Road and Fuller Heights Road Improvement Project was officially completed and opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on ...

County Executive Presents Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to the Board of County Supervisors during their ...

Board Receives Update on Development of FY2025-2028 Strategic Plan

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors received an update on the development of the county’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan during their meeting ...

Housing Choice Voucher Program Plans Available for Review

The Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development, or OHCD, will hold a second open house and public comment period on Thursday, ...

Business License Payment & Application Renewals Due March 1, 2024

The Prince William County business license payment and application renewals are due on March 1, 2024. If a business has not received a Business ...

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Season Begins

Prince William County’s annual budget process kicks off with the presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program ...

Prince William County 911 Call Taker Helps Deliver Baby

It was 6:21 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, when Afnan Abdelhafez, a call taker with the Prince William Department of Public Safety Communications, got a ...

Know Your Betting Limits

Sports betting can be an enjoyable pastime for most people, but for 2-3 percent of the adult population, it can lead to more gambling. The Prince ...

Prince William County is Hosting Several Events to Celebrate Black History Month

Prince William County is rich in African American history, and this month, the county is hosting several events to celebrate Black History Month. ...

Prince William County Government Launches Inaugural Internship Program for College Students

Prince William County government is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural internship program. The program provides a paid internship to ...

Automated Traffic Enforcement in Selected School Zones to Start in February

The Prince William County Department of Transportation will begin rolling out the Automated Traffic Enforcement Pilot Program in several school zones ...

Point in Time Count Survey Helps Identify the Needs of Area Homeless

Every year, within the last 10 days of January, the Prince William County Department of Social Services’ Homeless Services Division, the lead agency ...

Prince William County Wants Input for Multimodal Study in Yorkshire Area

The Prince William County Department of Transportation and the Prince William County Planning Office are collecting public input through a survey to ...

Prince William County Offices Closing Early

Please be aware that certain facilities will have early closures due to winter weather. For more information regarding Prince William ...

Prince William County Seeking New Community Partners

Prince William County works extensively with numerous community partners that often help deliver needed services to residents. Community partners are ...

Planning Office Releases Interactive Chapters of the Adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan

The Prince William County Planning Office has released interactive chapters of the adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The new website is in a format ...

Prince William Area Agency on Aging Partnering with UVA Health to Offer Programs for Aging in Place

The Prince William Area Agency on Aging is partnering with the UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center to introduce Aging in Place and Evidence-Based ...

Board of County Supervisors Selects Vice Chair and Chair Provides Annual Remarks

The first meeting of the 2024-2027 Board of County Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 9. During the organizational meeting, Chair-At-Large ...

Prince William Elected Officials Sworn In

More than 200 members of the community gathered Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center to witness the swearing-in ...

Vehicle Personal Property Taxes Are Due January 3, 2024

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Prince William County Personal Property taxes for 2023 are due on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. If you have not ...

Swearing-In Ceremony for County's Elected Officials is January 2, 2024

Prince William County, Virginia - The Swearing-In Ceremony for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, the Clerk to the Circuit Court, the ...

Event to Help Landowners Decrease Pollution Scheduled for Saturday in Nokesville

The Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a Resources for Farmers and Landowners event on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. ...

Logistical Information for the Board of County Supervisors Meeting for the Digital Gateway Rezonings

The Board of County Supervisors will hold public hearings for the three rezoning cases for the Prince William Digital Gateway on Tuesday, Dec. 12, ...

Tanya Washington Stern Appointed Planning Director

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA –  Following an extensive nationwide recruitment effort, County Executive Chris Shorter appointed Tanya ...

County Celebrates National Adoption Day

Six-year-old Ezekiel DeSilva’s friends and new family filled courtroom four at the Prince William County Courthouse on Saturday. ...

Second Half Real Estate Taxes Due December 5

Prince William County real estate taxes for the second half of 2023 are due on Dec. 5, 2023. If you have not received a tax bill for your property ...

Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan is the Roadmap to Meeting County’s Climate Goals

Recently, the Board of County Supervisors officially adopted the Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan, or CESMP. This is a major step ...

Fentanyl Awareness Campaign is Successful in Reaching Teens and Young Adults

Prince William County launched its Fentanyl Exposed Campaign in July to reach at-risk youth and young adults to teach them of the risk of fentanyl ...

Prince William Human Rights Commission Seeking Nominations

It is time again to recognize individuals, nonprofit organizations and businesses in the community for their outstanding accomplishments in ...

County Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony

Prince William County elected officials, residents, county staff and others gathered Thursday to honor veterans during the county’s 2023 Veterans Day ...

Lisa Madron is County’s Chief Transformation Officer

County Executive Chris Shorter has appointed Lisa Madron as the county’s Chief Transformation Officer, effective Dec. 1, 2023. Madron is currently ...

Prince William County to Host Veterans Day Ceremony

On Thursday, Nov. 9, members of the community are invited to join the Board of County Supervisors and others in a remembrance ceremony to honor and ...

Logistical Information for the Planning Commission Meeting for the Digital Gateway Rezonings

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA... The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for the three rezoning cases for the Prince William Digital ...

Route 1 Project From Marys Way to Featherstone Road Now Complete

Another piece of the Route 1 Widening project is finished. The newly completed section between Featherstone and Marys Way widened Route 1 from a ...

Mandi Spina Hired as County’s Development Services Director

Following a thorough recruitment process, Prince William County has hired Mandi Spina as the county’s Director of the Department of Development ...

Volunteers Needed to Count Area Homeless

Each year, the Prince William Area Continuum of Care holds the Point In Time, or PIT, count, which counts persons experiencing homelessness on a ...

The Human Rights Office to Hold Forum on Antisemitism and Bigotry

While overt antisemitism and bigotry don’t often emerge in Prince William County, it pays to raise awareness of the issues. Antisemitism is ...

Small Business Project Management Program is a Great Success

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently saw a staff presentation on the Small Business Project Management program (SBPM), which is ...

Event Brings Awareness to Mental Health Support in Community

Artists, mental health advocates, residents and Prince William Community Services staff recently gathered at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building in ...

Washington Area Council of Government Names Prince William Couple Foster Parents of the Year

Carly and Kristy McDowell decided to become foster parents a couple of years ago. Recently, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, or ...

Prince William County Gets Small Business Roadmap with Barriers to Success Study

The Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism (PWCDEDT) presented the Barriers to Success and Action Plan, an 85-page ...

Prince William County Achieves Triple AAA Bond Rating Once Again

The three leading credit rating firms, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s and S&P Global, have each confirmed Prince William County’s AAA/Aaa bond ratings ...

Partnership Between Prince William County and Non-Profit Works to Feed Dogs of Those Who are Homeless

The Prince William County Animal Services Center receives donations of dog food, some of which cannot be used on site but is now being directed ...

Woodbridge Senior Center Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Members of the Woodbridge Senior Center recently celebrated the center’s 40th anniversary with a party for its members with music, dancing and ...

The Old Carolina Road Sidewalk Project is Now Complete

The new 680-foot asphalt sidewalk on Old Carolina Road connects the section of sidewalk that was missing on the east side of Old Carolina Road from ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Approves Several Transportation Grant Submissions

The U.S. Department of Transportation, or USDOT, has $3.1 billion that it is ready to allocate through its Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant ...

Board Approves Extension of Tax Due Date for Vehicle Personal Property by 90 Days

During their meeting this afternoon, the Board of County Supervisors unanimously voted to extend the tax payment due date for the vehicle ...

County Holds Ceremony to Remember 9-11

Prince William County residents, staff, elected officials and other dignitaries gathered at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza on Monday to honor and ...

Event to Recognize Community Peers to be Held September 14

The upcoming Greater Prince William Peer of the Year Community event, hosted by Prince William Community Services, will highlight peers across the ...

Prince William County to Host September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

On Monday, Sept. 11, members of the community are invited to join the Board of County Supervisors and others in a remembrance ...

County Receives Grant to Raise Awareness of Commuting Options on I-66

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, or NVTC, awarded Prince William County a $200,000 grant through its I-66 Commuter Choice program for ...

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31

International Overdose Awareness Day, or IOAD, is Aug. 31, 2023, and marks a worldwide campaign to end drug overdose. This year’s campaign also ...

Important Dates for the Upcoming General Election

Early Voting for the 2023 November General Election will open on Friday, Sept. 22, and run through Saturday, Nov. 4. Any voter registered in Prince ...

North Route 1 Landscaping Enhancements Project is Complete

The Woodbridge District North Route 1 Landscaping Enhancements project with trees, flowering bushes and ornamental grasses is finished. The project ...

Prince William County Seeks Input on Draft Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan

In November 2020, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors adopted a set of Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Goals and authorized the Prince ...

Community and Elected Leaders Celebrate the Opening of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots Exhibit at the Manassas Regional Airport

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 ...

Federal Emergency Management Agency Proposes Updates to Flood Insurance Rate Map

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Prince William County. Residents and ...

Prince William County Wins Two Virginia Association of Counties Achievement Awards

Prince William County recently won two Virginia Association of Counties, or VACO, Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government ...

Board of County Supervisors Authorizes Public Hearing for Interchange at Minnieville Road-Prince William Parkway and Appropriates Funding for Rollins Ford Road Roundabouts

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently authorized a public hearing to consider endorsing the final design of the Minnieville ...

Solheim Cup Coming to Prince William County in 2024

Prince William County will host the Solheim Cup on September 10-14, 2024. During their meeting yesterday, the Board of County Supervisors received an ...

County is Streamlining Residential Solar Process

During their meeting today, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors allocated $1.2 million from the county’s year-end savings to help cut the ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Appropriates Federal Grant for Safe Streets Program Planning

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently voted to accept, budget and appropriate $992,000 in federal grant funds from the United ...

Ben Lomond Historic Site to Host Civil War Hospital Weekend

After the Battle of First Manassas on July 21, 1861, Ben Lomond House served as a Confederate field hospital where soldiers from Virginia, ...

Prince William County Launches Youth Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Campaign

Today, Prince William County launched Fentanyl Exposed, a fentanyl overdose prevention campaign targeting at-risk youth and young adults in the ...

Prince William County is Participating in Solarize NOVA Program

Prince William County has partnered with the Local Energy Alliance Program, or LEAP, to bring Solarize NOVA to county residents. The Solarize ...

Prince William County Department of Social Services Fatherhood Initiative to Hold Pool Party for Dads and Children

There’s going to be a pool party at Waterworks at Andrew Leitch Park with music, fun, snacks and fellowship from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, ...

Wade Hugh Appointed as Deputy County Executive for Community Development

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA –  County Executive Chris Shorter appointed Wade A. Hugh as Prince William County’s Deputy County Executive for ...

Real Estate Taxes Due July 17, 2023

Prince William County real estate taxes for the first half of 2023 are due on Monday, July 17, 2023. If you have not received a tax bill for your ...

Perfekt Blend Coming to the Plaza for the Next Fridays at 5 Concert

Perfekt Blend is the next act slated for the Fridays at 5 Concert series, which is scheduled for this Friday, June 16, at the Sean T. Connaughton ...

Wesley Dawson Hired as County’s First Community Safety Initiative Director

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA... Prince William County hired Wesley Dawson as the county’s first director of the Office of Community Safety. He ...

Adult Detention Center and Community Services Work Collaboratively to Support Those with Mental Illness

According to data gathered by Virginia’s Criminal Justice Work Group in 2018, the prevalence rate for serious mental illness in Virginia jails was at ...

Primary Elections Kick off with Early, Absentee and In-Person Voting on Election Day

Primary elections for local offices will be held on Tuesday, June 20, and there are a number of ways people can vote. In-Person Early ...

Board Appropriates Money for Segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Woodbridge

Prince William County is closer to constructing the one-mile segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail through the Featherstone ...

Board of County Supervisors Budget and Appropriate Funding for Several Transportation Projects Across County

During their meeting on Tuesday, June 6, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted to budget and appropriate funding for several ...

Online Comment Portal Available to Share Feedback on Department of Public Safety Communications Compliance with Accreditation Standards

The Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) is proud to be a nationally accredited public safety communications ...

Returning Band Promises a Good Vibe at Next Fridays at 5 Concert on June 2

THE TRIBE BAND, billed on the band’s website as an “Old School/New School Party Band,” will bring an eclectic show to the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza ...

Old Centreville Road Improvements Project Completed

The intersection of Old Centreville Road and Somersworth Drive is safer now for everyone who uses the road. The Old Centreville Road Pedestrian ...

Quintin Haynes Appointed as Deputy County Executive for General Government

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA... Following an extensive national search, the County Executive appointed Quintin Haynes as the Deputy County ...

Area Seniors Celebrate in Recognition of Older Americans Month

Dancing, playing bean bag toss, taking motorcycle rides, singing karaoke, eating popcorn and hoping to win raffles were among the things people could ...

Celebrating Bike to Work Day on May 19

May 19 is Bike to Work Day in Prince William County and the metro area. Recently, several students at the Independence Nontraditional School received ...

Band Aims to Create a Good Time During Fridays at 5 Concert

The Special Occasions Band’s mission is to put on a show everyone will enjoy.   The 11-to-13-piece band, based out of Manassas, is the next ...

Prince William County Dedicates Crisis Receiving Center

Pictured above: Governor Glenn Youngkin wrote his intentions for those who will be receiving services at the CRC to see as a message of hope and ...

Docket Aims to Help Veterans Involved in the Criminal Justice System

In 2019, the Virginia Supreme Court authorized court systems to create veterans’ treatment dockets to help veterans who become involved with the ...

New Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Takes Oath of Office

Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas LaBelle came on duty Monday after a swearing-in ceremony at the McCoart Government Center. ...

Balls Ford Road Interchange to Officially Open May 5

The $109-million Balls Ford Road Interchange Project was completed on time and under budget. The estimated cost of the project, at the ...

Help for Rehabbing Houses Available Through the Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program

Owner-occupied Homeowners in Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, who meet required Neighborhood Housing ...

Prince William County Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association

Prince William County received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association ...

Fridays at 5 Concert Series Back by Popular Demand

Trio Caliente, a D.C.-based Latin pop, rock and jazz band, will open this year’s Fridays at 5 Concert season with a performance at the Sean T. ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Adopts FY 2024 Budget

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget during its meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. The FY24 ...

Volunteers Make a Difference in Prince William County

In 2022, 3,645 Prince William County volunteers contributed 291,138 hours to support county programs. The value of their time was the equivalent of ...

Update: Board of County Supervisors Meeting, April 18, 2023

During the public comment time at today's Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting, a resident in attendance suddenly collapsed. The ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Proclaims April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child

The Department of Defense recognizes military children during April because of their service, commitment and sacrifice to support the mission of the ...

Board of County Supervisors Recognizes National Volunteer Week

In 2022, 3,645 Prince William County volunteers contributed 291,138 hours to support county programs. The value of their time was the equivalent of ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes Crime Victims’ Rights Week

In 1995 the Virginia General Assembly passed the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. The U.S. Congress passed the Crime Victims’ Rights Act in 2004. ...

Pinwheels Planted, April Proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Prince William County leaders, county staff and residents recently gathered to "plant" a garden of blue pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Month at ...

Board Recognizes Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation Week in Prince William County

Each year, the National Animal Care and Control Association designates the second week of April as Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation Week, ...

Board Recognizes Public Safety Telecommunicators

People experiencing emergencies depend on prompt responses from police, firefighters and emergency medical services to protect life and preserve ...

New Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Announced

Thomas LaBelle is Prince William County’s new Fire and Rescue System Chief, effective May 1, 2023. With more than 30 years working in emergency ...

Student Leadership Council Cohort 7 Graduates

Prince William County leadership, community members and local students gathered on March 27, 2023, for the Human Rights Student Leadership Council, ...

Prince William County Government Purchases Facility on Worth Avenue

Prince William County government participated in a live bid auction process on March 22, 2023, to acquire 14011 and 14041 Worth Avenue in Woodbridge, ...

County Breaks Ground on Potomac/Neabsco Mills Commuter Garage

Preparatory work has begun on Prince William County’s first parking garage, a park-and-ride facility that will relieve crowding at the Route 1/Route ...

Office of Housing and Community Development Offers Help to First-Time Homebuyers

The dream of home ownership might be within reach for people who thought they could never afford to buy a house. The Prince William County Office ...

Flood Awareness Week, March 12-18

March 12-18, 2023, is Virginia’s annual Flood Awareness Week, encouraging Virginians to learn about their flood risk and protect the life they’ve ...

Dumpster Days 2023

The Prince William County Department of Public Works Neighborhood Services and Solid Waste Divisions have scheduled Dumpster Days across the county ...

Virginia Cooperative Extension-Prince William Offering Well-Testing Kits

It is a good idea to periodically test well water to ensure that the water is free of contaminates and is safe to drink. “It’s recommended to ...

Board Briefed on Potential Pilot Program for School/Work Zone Speeding and Red-Light Photo Enforcement

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently received the results of a study that gathered data from speed cameras placed at several ...

Bandalong Successful in Trapping Trash Floating in Neabsco Creek

In just over a year, the Bandalong floating on Neabsco Creek has gathered 16,476 pieces of trash that otherwise would have flowed into the Neabsco ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes Social Work Appreciation Month

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed March 2023 as Social Work Appreciation Month and commended all social workers and ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Proclaims March as Procurement Month

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed March as Procurement Month to recognize procurement and materials management ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes Flood Awareness Week

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed March 12 through 18, 2023, Flood Awareness Week in Prince William ...

Prince William County Executive Presents Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget to the Board of County Supervisors during their ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Honors Ebenezer Baptist Church

Ebenezer Baptist Church, one of the oldest African American Baptist congregations in eastern Prince William County, recently observed the 140th ...

Board Proclaims March as Irish American Heritage Month

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed March 2023 as Irish American Heritage Month to recognize the Irish Americans who ...

Board Honors Montford Point Marines

The Board of County Supervisors has proclaimed February 28 “Montford Point Marine Day.” In doing so, the community commemorates the first ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Votes to Initiate Amendments to County Code Regarding Data Centers

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday to initiate amendments to the Design Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) ...

Volunteers Have a Paws-itively Good Time Helping at the Animal Service Center

Dogs at the Prince William County Animal Services Center get their steps in a few times daily thanks to the volunteers who make time to walk them. ...

Weir to be Sworn In as Gainesville District Supervisor

Bob Weir, the Gainesville District Supervisor-elect, will be sworn into office at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. The ceremony is open to the ...

Prince William Police Crisis Intervention Team Wins Award

The Greater Prince William Crisis Intervention Team, or GPWCIT, recently received the Virginia CIT Coalition Program of the Year award. Prince ...

Free Tax Help Offered Through April

People who qualify for assistance in tax preparation can get help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program, a tax service for ...

Prince William County Celebrates Black History Month

The 2023 Black History Month Celebration, hosted by the Prince William Black History Committee, brought together county employees and members of the ...

Staff at the Prince William County Criminal Justice Services Agency Recognized for Their Work

The Virginia Community Criminal Justice Association, or VCCJA, recently recognized three people from the Prince William County Criminal Justice ...

New Joint Environmental Taskforce Will Address Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability

There is scientific consensus regarding the reality of climate change and the recognition that human activity, especially the combustion of fossil ...

Native Plant Symposium Scheduled for Feb. 11

Plants that are native to Northern Virginia are better for the environment than non-native plants. Native plants are adapted to local conditions and ...

Board Recognizes Benefits Program Specialists

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed February 2023 as Benefits Program Specialists’ Appreciation Month. Prince ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes Black History Month

February is nationally recognized as Black History Month, when people across the United States are encouraged to celebrate the history, heritage and ...

Police Read Books to Students on World Read Aloud Day

Prince William County Police Officer Raleigh Harris recently visited Occoquan Elementary School to read a book to students about a boy obsessed with ...

Prince William County Department of Public Works Wins Award for Installing a Bandalong in Neabsco Creek

Tim Hughes, an environmental specialist with the Prince William County Public Works Department, recently accepted a Project of the Year Award from ...

Book a Special Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony as Part of Annual Wedding Bash

People looking to take the plunge and say “I do” can register to get married on Valentine’s Day at the 5th Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding Bash with ...

Universal Human Rights Day Celebrated in Prince William County

The Prince William Human Rights Commission recently celebrated Universal Human Rights Day while also marking 30 years of service to the residents of ...

Prince William County Recipient of More Than $10 Million in Congressional Funding

As the United States Congress concluded its business for the 117th session, Prince William County received significant resources for local projects ...

Board Commends Freedom High School Eagles Football Team

The Freedom High School Eagles Football Team went undefeated this season with a 15-0 record that took the team to district, regional and Class 6 ...

Board Proclaims Feb. 8 as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

Prince William County has 63 school crossing guards who work at 87 crossings in the county to keep children safe on their way to and from school. ...

Prince William County Government to Allocate $2.7 Million for Area Rental Assistance

Prince William County government will partner with the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William to allocate $2.7 million of the American ...

Chair Wheeler Presents 2023 State of the County

In her fourth State of the County address, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler remarked on the community’s ...

Using Alternative Home Heating Systems Safely and Effectively

As the weather becomes colder, homeowners seek alternative and economical methods of keeping warm. Using home heating appliances also increases the ...

Board of County Supervisors Commends Patrick O’Leary for 28 Years of Incentivizing Economic Growth in Prince William

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently commended Patrick O’Leary for 28 years of service on the county’s Industrial Development ...

Board Approves Funding Agreement for Two Sidewalk Projects

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently approved funding agreements with the Virginia Department of Transportation, or VDOT, for a ...

Law Library Dedicated to Paul Ebert

A sign on the wall of the Prince William County Law Library, recently relocated from the basement to the third floor of the Prince William County ...

Board Commends Jim Good for Lifesaving Actions

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently commended Jim Good for saving a three-year-old child’s life. Good was performing routine ...

New Prince William County Planning Director Announced

Prince William County has hired Mark Buenavista as the county’s new Planning Director, effective Jan. 23, 2023. The Prince William County Planning ...

Prince William County Introduces Community Safety Initiative

During their meeting today, the Board of County Supervisors gave staff approval to move forward with a new Community Safety Initiative. While the ...

National Adoption Celebrated in Prince William County

A celebratory crowd of friends and family of adoptive parents and their children filled Prince William Circuit Judge Carroll A. Weimer Jr.’s ...

Board of County Supervisors Proclaims Nov. 26 as Small Business Saturday

Year after year, our community is enriched by the enterprising minds within it. Prince William County is fortunate to have many outstanding small ...

Veterans Recognized During Ceremony at Prince William County’s Freedom Park

Speakers at the recent Prince William County Veterans Day ceremony were joined by local dignitaries, county staff and the public as they talked about ...

MCBQ Training Advisory October 28 - November 13, 2022

October 28, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live Fire Demo 10LBS and Below (Non Frag) *October 31, 8 a.m. - Nov 2, 4 p.m. Live Fire Demo 25LBS and Below (Frag), ...

Planning Ahead: November 1, 2022, Board of County Supervisors Meeting

What time will the meeting begin? The November 1, 2022, Board meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing on #CPA2021-00004, PW ...

New Prince William County Executive Announced

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has selected Christopher Shorter to lead Prince William County government as its new County Executive, ...

Board Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month

Disability Employment Awareness Month educates the public about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions workers ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors proclaims October as Employee-Ownership Month

Employee stock ownership plans help people across America share in the nation’s prosperity and growth by helping employees accumulate stock in the ...

Board Recognizes National Arts and Humanities Month

October is National Arts and Humanities Month, and the Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed October as Arts and Humanities ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes America Recycles Day

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed Nov. 1 through Nov. 20, 2022, as the county’s official recognition of America ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day is Nov. 19, 2022, and the Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed Nov. 19 as Adoption Day in Prince ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Commends Poet Laureate Circle

Poetry and song are storytelling art forms that predate the written word. Today, poetry spans a vast portfolio of genres that encompass, chronicle ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Commends Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently commended and recognized the Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. ...

Board Proclaims October as National Crime Prevention Month

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed October as the 39th annual National Crime Prevention Month. The board ...

Board Names Oct. 10 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recognizes that the county is built upon the lands that were once the home of thousands of indigenous ...

Volunteers Clean Up Along the Occoquan River

More than 90 volunteers filled 87 large trash bags with debris picked from the Occoquan River during the recent 13th-annual Occoquan River Cleanup, ...

Ribbon Cutting at Gemini Way Celebrates New Sidewalk

A small gathering, including Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler and Neabsco District Supervisor Victor Angry, ...

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory October 3 - October 16

October 3, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50LBS October 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50LBS October 5, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Live Fire Demo ...

County and Regional Officials Break Ground for Road Improvement Project in Brentsville District

County, regional and state officials recently gathered to break ground for the Prince William Parkway-University Boulevard Intersection Improvements ...

Prince William County Officially Opens New Animal Services Center

The new Prince William County Animal Services Center will help shelter staff better care for the dogs, cats, birds, rodents, livestock and reptiles ...

New Sidewalk Along Old Bridge Road Completed in Lake Ridge

About 1,000 feet of new sidewalk has been added near the Tackett’s Mill entrance of Old Bridge Road, making it easier and safer for pedestrians to ...

Michele A. Surdam Named New Director of Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is pleased to announce that it has appointed Michele A. Surdam, who has served Prince William County ...

Board Proclaims Sept. 22 as Car Free Day in Prince William County

Car Free Day is a worldwide event that encourages greener methods of travel and commuting. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning ...

Board Proclaims October 9 – 15 as Fire Prevention Week in Prince William County

Most fires occur within the home, where families feel safest but are at the greatest risk. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently ...

Three Prince William County Agencies Earn Virginia Association of Counties Achievement Awards

The Virginia Association of Counties, or VACo, recently announced the recipients of the 2022 Achievement Awards, of which three Prince William County ...

Historical Marker Unveiled for the Courageous Four

In 1964, Zella Brown, Maxine Coleman, Fannie W. Fitzgerald and Mary Porter, known as the Courageous Four, were the first African American teachers to ...

Prince William Community Gathers for Reflection at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Prince William Joint Color Guard presented the colors at the county’s Liberty Memorial to open a 9/11 ceremony 21 years after terrorists flew two ...

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory September 9 - September 25

September 12, 5 a.m. - midnight Live Fire Demo Claymores September 13, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live Fire Demo 25lbs, Claymores September 14, 8 a.m. - 5 ...

The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Receives Commendation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors

For the past 40 years, the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics has provided senior citizens residing in the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month

Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2022, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Prince William County. ...

September is National Preparedness Month

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance ...

Volunteers Needed to Clean Occoquan River

Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition, or PWTSC, will hold its 13th annual cleanup of the upper Occoquan River on Saturday, September 24, 2022, ...

Prince William County to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 9

Prince William County lost 22 people on Sept. 11, 2001, more than any other community in the region. On Friday, Sept. 9, the county will host a ...

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory August 26 - September 11

August 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50LBS August 30, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Live Fire 155MM Howitzer, 81MM Mortars, 60MM Mortars, Small ...

Volunteers Help Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District Earn National Award

Since 2015, more than 4,500 volunteers with the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District, or PWSWCD, have removed tons of refuse from ...

Mill Street Pedestrian Improvements Project Finalized

The Mill Street Pedestrian Improvements, near the Occoquan Town Hall, are complete and ready to make walking around town a little easier. “The ...

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory August 11 – August 28

*Please note overnight training operations *August 11, 7 a.m. - August 12, 4 a.m. 60mm Mortars, .50 Cal, Small Arms August 15, 5 a.m. - 11 ...

Prince William County Begins Receiving Settlement Dollars from 2022 Opioid Settlements

(Prince William, Va., August 4, 2022) - Prince William County has begun receiving settlement distributions from nationwide settlements with three ...

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory August 8 - August 21

*Please note overnight training operations August 5, 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. Live Fire Demo, Bangalore, Claymore August 8,  5 a.m. - 6 p.m. Live ...

Prince William Now Proclaimed as “Stroke Smart County”

Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S. One in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime. In fact, every year, more than 795,000 ...

Fridays at 5 Offer Fun for the Whole Family

The Prince William Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, or DRPT, recently kicked off its family-friendly concert series “Fridays at 5,” ...

Love Books? “Check Out” Prince William Public Libraries

Celebrate National Book Lovers Day, Aug. 9 with a visit to Prince William Public Libraries. Books have been a part of human culture since people ...

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory July 29 – August 14

Live Fire Demo 10 LBS, Mortars, Missiles, Rockets, Small Arms July 29, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Live Fire Mortars and Small Arms August 3, 7 a.m. - 6 ...

First All-Electric Car Added to Prince William County’s Fleet

The Prince William County Department of Facilities and Fleet Management recently received its first new, all-electric vehicle, or EV, with more to ...

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory July 22 - August 7

Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory July 22 - August 7 *Please note overnight training operations *July 22, 7 a.m. - July 23, 3 ...

Prince William County Set to Open Crisis Receiving Center

Prince William County now has the funding to open a facility to see to the wellbeing of people in mental health crisis.   “The Crisis ...

Ceremony Recognizes the Renaming of U.S. 1 to Richmond Highway in Prince William County

Upwards of 60 signs at intersections along U.S. 1 naming the road Jefferson Davis Highway will be changed in coming months to rename the road ...

Prince William County Real Estate Taxes Due July 15, 2022

Prince William County real estate taxes for the first half of 2022 are due on July 15, 2022. If you have not received a tax bill for your property ...

Pathway to 2040: Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning Office is incorporating community and Board of Supervisor comments into the next draft of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, named the ...

You're Invited: Patriots Day at Catharpin Park

Patriots Day is a new county event at Catharpin Park to honor the men and women of public service in our county. It will be held from 5:00 – 9:30 ...

Northern Virginia Food Rescue Provides Free Food at Select Prince William Public Libraries

While inflation and high gas prices are creating hardships for some across Prince William County, the Northern Virginia Food Rescue, or NVFR, is ...

Show Some Puppy Love by Microchipping Your Pet

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month when people are encouraged to take steps to help them find their pets if they get ...

McCoart County Complex Gets New Glass Recycling Trailer

The popular purple bins designated “Glass-Only Recycling” now have an additional location. The newest location is the large McCoart Administration ...

Prince William County Selects New Tourism Administrator

After a nationwide search, Prince William County has selected Kevin Costello as its next Tourism Administrator. Kevin currently serves as the ...

Largest Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Opened in Manassas

The largest Amazon Fresh grocery store in the nation opened on June 9 in the Sudley Manor Square Shopping Center at 7807 Sudley Road in Manassas. The ...

Celebrating July 4th Traditions in Prince William County

Independence Day was first celebrated as a holiday on July 4, 1777, a year after the founders declared independence from Great Britain. John ...

Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development Announces New Director

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Prince William County announces the hiring of Joan Duckett as the Director of the Office of Housing and ...

Residents Learn About Proposed Coal Ash Disposal at Town Hall-Style Meeting

Decades of burning coal at the Possum Point Power Station produced tons of coal ash that was stored in five ponds at the power plant near Quantico ...

Prince William County Buildings will be Closed Monday, June 20, in Observance of Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, two and a half years following the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, U.S. General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, ...

Virtual Center for Active Adults June 13-17

PDF flyer Please join in a variety of fun activities such as fitness classes, special presentations, interactive games and much more! Follow ...

Pride Month Celebrated on the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza

The Office Executive Management, Equity, and Inclusion hosted the first Pride Community Celebration and Information Day Tuesday, June 7, at the Sean ...

Board Proclaims Week to Recognize Waste and Recycling Industry Workers

Waste and recycling industry workers serve the community by making significant contributions to the health and welfare of Prince William County ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Commends George Mason University on its 50th Anniversary

George Mason University, or GMU, with one of its three campuses in Prince William County, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. In its ...

June 15 is Elder Abuse Prevention Day

Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity as vital participating members of the community, and it falls to everyone to ensure that ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes June as Pride Month

The Board of County Supervisors has passed a resolution proclaiming June 2022 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, ...

Pedestrian Safety: Not Using Crosswalks Results in Pedestrian Deaths

Prince William County, VA… The Prince William County Police Department and the state Department of Motor Vehicles urge people planning to travel ...

June is LGBT Month

Every June, LGBTQ+ communities around the globe celebrate Pride Month to raise awareness of issues facing LGBTQ+ communities and to recognize the ...

Prince William County Honors Forrest N. Leamon

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Special Agent Forrest Nelson Leamon’s name was recently added to the Prince William County War Memorial ...

Virginia Cooperative Extension-Prince William Unit Offering Finance Classes in June

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince William Unit, or VCE, is offering a series of free classes in June to guide people on how to get their ...

Widening Fraley Boulevard, or Route 1, through Dumfries on Pace to Begin

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently endorsed the final plan to widen Fraley Boulevard, or Route 1, through the town of Dumfries ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Commends Churches and Streetlight Community Outreach Ministries for Service to the Homeless

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently commended a pair of churches and an outreach ministry for their work in helping the homeless ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Commends Alger “Al” Mockaitis and Samir A. Alqutri

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently commended Alger “Al”  Mockaitis for his service to the Prince William County Building ...

Prince William County Partners with Local Jurisdictions to Offer Weekly Virtual Programming for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

When senior centers throughout the region closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many began offering virtual programming for their members such as ...

Strengthening Families Through Parent Education Classes

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince William Unit, or VCE, offers a range of parenting classes that helps parents identify potential parenting ...

Food and Beverage Tax Adopted by County Goes into Effect July 1

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently voted to levy a food and beverage tax on the purchase of prepared food and beverages, ...

Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is an annual international UN observance day on the same date each year. The day came about as a ...

June Is National Pet Preparedness Month

Do you have a pet that is your best friend?  Is there a fur-baby in your life that you created an Instagram page for?  If so, you might ...

June Is National Fireworks Safety Month

Each year, around this time, healthcare practitioners and public safety officials warn consumers about the dangers of fireworks that can result in ...

June 17 is Waste and Recycling Workers Week

Recognize Essential Workers in PW County   Prince William County residents, businesses and organizations are encouraged to celebrate ...

Presentations for Home Owners Associations Planned through Virginia Cooperative Extension

Virginia Cooperative Extension staff in cooperation with the Prince William County Watershed branch have planned presentations on best practices for ...

Flag Retirement Available at County Solid Waste Facilities

June 14 is Flag Day.  This is the day the United States celebrates the adoption of “the Stars and Stripes” as the nation’s official flag. ...

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is back and scheduled for Thursday, June 9.

It’s time for the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics and the Prince William County Police Department would love to have the public join in and ...

Student Artwork will Hang in Juror Room at the Prince William County Judicial Center

The Prince William Circuit Court Clerk’s Office recently held its second-annual Law Day Art Contest inspiring students grades 1-12 to illustrate this ...

Juneteenth

Juneteenth Marks the End of Slavery in the United States On June 19, 1865, U.S. General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas with news that ...

5/24 BOCS Meeting - Important Information

The County’s control (broadcast) room, as well as the equipment located in the room and the cabling in the ceiling, suffered significant ...

Virtual Center for Active Adults

PDF flyer • Please join in a variety of fun activities such as fitness classes, special presentations, interactive games and much more! • ...

Guidance for Virginia Department of Health Local Health Departments

What To Do If You Can’t Find Infant Formula   Infant formula has become difficult to find in the last month. The reason is the temporary ...

5K Walk Brings out Hundreds in Support of Mental Illness

A recent 5K walk to raise awareness of mental health in Prince William County drew more than 400 people who took to the course at Locust Shade Park ...

COG recognizes area foster parents for commitment to supporting the region's youth

Prince William County Foster Parents of the Year: Dan and Jean Ruehle Dan and Jean Ruehle have been fostering since October 2014, opening their ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes the Contributions of County Businesses

Businesses in Prince William County play a pivotal role in creating jobs and innovative technologies while employing a diverse workforce to preserve ...

Historic Preservation is Good for the Community

Historic preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods by fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognizes County Law Enforcement with Proclamation

Police officers are the most visible front-line representatives of the criminal justice system. As such law enforcement officers bear the tremendous ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Proclaims May as Foster Care Month

In fiscal year 2021, the Prince William County Department of Social Services placed 101 children in custodial foster care with 92 local foster care ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Proclaims May as Building Safety Month

Building safety and fire prevention officials work year-round to guide the safe construction of buildings. Members of the International Code ...

Prince William County Development Services Ranks Sixth in NAIOP Development Approvals Index

Prince William County Department of Development Services announced it ranked sixth in a nationwide Development Approvals Index study. The County ...

Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Established in Prince William County

Sightings of the spotted lanternfly, or SLF, an invasive species that can feed on more than 100 species of trees and plants, was first confirmed in ...

Visit the Virtual Center for Active Adults

The Virtual Center for Active Adults is a multi-jurisdictional platform offering weekly virtual programming for older adults and adults with ...

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

The first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States on May 7, 1843 and Chinese workers contributed mightily to the construction of the ...

Prince William County Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony

Prince William County will remember those who died in service during a Memorial Day ceremony at Freedom Park, near the McCoart Government Center, at ...

Get Mom Something Nice for Mothers’ Day

People around the world celebrate Mother’s Day in one way or another. In the United States, the day to honor mothers and recognize all that they do ...

New Farmers Market Open on Thursdays

The new Prince William Farmers Market, held every Thursday between 3 and 7 p.m., at Pfitzner Stadium, at 7 County Complex Court, is open for business ...

Prince William Public Libraries Recognized with Two Hermes Creative Awards

Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) has been awarded two coveted Hermes Creative Awards, a Gold Award for its Strategic Marketing Campaign, “PWPL ...

Special bins make recycling easy

Invite recycling bins to your special event. Prince William County Solid Waste Division offers recycling bins and bags free of charge to support ...

Circuit Court Clerk Calls for Artwork Submission for 2nd Annual Law Day Art Contest!

Jacqueline Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court, is celebrating National Law Day with her Second-Annual Annual Art Contest open to all Prince William ...

Prince William Cooks Up Compost Awareness Event

A Recipe for Regeneration   Prince William, VA, March 25 --The Prince William County Solid Waste Division and its partners Freestate ...

Board Designates May 1-7 as National Travel and Tourism Week in Prince William County

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed May 1-7, 2022, as National Travel and Tourism Week in Prince William County, ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Adopts FY2023 Budget

(PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA) – The Prince William Board of County Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget during the meeting on Tuesday, ...

Prince William County Partners with Human Services Alliance to Award More Than $6 Million For COVID-19 Recovery

Prince William County Partners with Human Services Alliance to Award More Than $6 Million For COVID-19 Recovery PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, ...

New Businesses Now Assigned Dedicated Project Managers

Home-based-start-ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs do not often have their own project managers who know the ins-and-outs of building codes, ...

Child Advocacy Center Opens in Prince William County

See Video of CAC Grand Opening  https://youtu.be/7rIGG9BQ9Uw The newly opened Prince William County Child Advocacy Center, or CAC, will bring ...

Developing Resilience in Children

Child Abuse Prevention month is being observed in April under the theme “Strengthening Families by Building Resilience”.   The Prince ...

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office Uses Early Diversion Program to Deal with Minor Domestic Violence Cases

When police are called to a domestic violence scene and can identify a primary aggressor, they are bound by law to make an arrest even in minor ...

Officials Break Ground for New Interchange at Route 234 and Brentsville Road

Improvements at Route 234 and Brentsville Road have been envisioned for many years. Land was purchased around the intersection in the 1990s with an ...

Adult Day Health Care Offers Respite for Caregivers

Family members who care for adults with cognitive impairment very often need help. Caring for an adult with dementia is a never-ending task, often ...

PWHD Vaccine Update

Read about vaccination clinics, the new vaccine dashboard and COVID-19 test sites: PWHD Vaccine Update ...

Area Agency on Aging Communication Referral Information and Assistance Program Aims to Help Clients Age in Place

The Prince William Area Agency on Aging Communication Referral Information and Assistance, or CRIA, program seeks to help clients age in place for as ...

Volunteers Show Up to Clean Up

More than 240 volunteers showed up Saturday, March 5 to help clean up trash in the Neabsco Creek Watershed around the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk and ...

Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticulture Help Line set to Respond to all Manner of Gardening Questions

The Virginia Cooperative Extension-Prince William Unit, or VCE, has a horticulture helpline staffed by master gardener volunteers who can help with ...

Prince William County Office of Equity and Inclusion Hosts Virtual Community Leadership Engagement Meeting

Senior Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Rashawn Webster will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The theme of the ...

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Route 1/Fraley Boulevard Widening From: Bradys Hill Road (Rte. 1109) To: Dumfries Road (Rte. 234) Potomac Magisterial ...

Celebrate National Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31

Transgender and gender non-conforming people struggle every day for dignity, equality and security as they face systemic barriers to civil rights. ...

For Everyone’s Safety – Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

On Tuesday, February 2nd, fire and rescue crews were assisting a vehicle fire on the busy intersection of Prince William Parkway and Balls Ford Road, ...

OMNIRIDE partners with Prince William Chamber to support area's youth

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s Education and Workforce Committee and OmniRide have partnered to develop a transportation initiative geared ...

Pathway to 2040

Prince William County is completing an update of the Comprehensive Plan, which will help guide future Planning decisions in the County. The ...

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month when people should take the time to make themselves aware of the potential hazards of poisoning. The ...

Celebrate with More Than Girl Scout Cookies

March 12 is National Girl Scout Day, a part of Girl Scout Week. The day is set aside to recognize the anniversary of the first Girls Scout Meeting, ...

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage or abnormal development that often occurs before birth, but the damage can also occur during birth. Cerebral ...

Puerto Rico Celebrates American Citizenship Day

On March 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act which granted the people of Puerto Rico U.S. citizenship. Puerto Rico is ...

Recognize National Women’s History Week in March

The Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Archives and Records Administration, the National Park Service, the ...

Recognize World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2

Teens, with all of the challenges and changes going on in their lives, are as susceptible to mental illness as anyone else. Stigma sometimes ...

Read Across America on March 2

While the National Education Association encourages children to read every day, it launched its National Read Across America Day in 1998 to celebrate ...

Wetland Cleanup Organizers looking for Volunteers

It is time again for the annual Neabsco Watershed Spring Cleanup, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help to start at 9 a.m. March 5. ...

Prince William County Acting County Executive Proposes the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

Prince William Acting County Executive Elijah Johnson presented the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget to the Prince William Board of County ...

Prince William County Hires New Environmental and Energy Sustainability Officer

Prince William County has hired Giulia Manno as the new Environmental and Energy Sustainability Officer in the Office of Executive Management. Ms. ...

Prince William County Department of Development Services’ Small Business Program Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

February 14, 2022 – The Prince William County Department of Development Services’ Small Business Program today announced results for the fourth ...

Dozens of Couples Marry on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is a good day to get married, at least for the 32 couples who recently tied the knot at Three Monkeys Pub and Chophouse in Manassas. ...

Board of County Supervisors Continues Resident Police Officer Program at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park

The Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, or DPRT, is responsible for taking care of county-owned historic sites. ...

Prince William County Launches a new show called County Conversation

 Prince William County Office of Communications within Executive Management will launch a new show called “County Conversation” ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognize Black History Month

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed February as Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, to ...

Prince William County Hosts Black History Month Event

Prince William County Hosts Black History Month Event. In observance of Black History Month, the Prince William County Black History Committee will ...

Police Chief Newsham Participates in Virtual Townhall with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

(Prince William, VA) –The Prince William County Police Department is teaming up with the Prince William Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma ...

February is African American History Month

Black History Month, now called African American History Month, was established in 1976 by President Gerald Ford to recognize the contributions ...

Your Business Calendar Companion

The Prince William County Department of Economic Development (PWCDED) has an events calendar with a listing of community workshops, education, and ...

Make Omniride Your New Ride to the Office

Many things have changed in the last year two years - not least of all, is the switch to a high percentage of Americans working from home. However, ...

Americans Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday

When George Washington was born in Pope’s Creek Plantation, in Westmoreland County, Va., Great Britain and its colonies used the Julian calendar, so ...

Valentines Day is Feb. 14

No one knows the exact origin of Valentine’s Day. It could have started as the Roman festival of Lupercalia which was celebrated in mid-February and ...

February is American Heart Month

American Heart Month, celebrated in the United States in February, is a month when everyone should take the time to concentrate on heart ...

Feb. 11 is National Inventor’s Day

No one knows who invented the wheel, but the invention was one of the good ones. It is right up there with sliced bread, the lightbulb, the elevator, ...

Feb. 22 is President’s Day

President’s Day, originally celebrated on Feb. 22 recognizing George Washington’s birthday, is now President’s Day, a federal holiday held on the ...

Learn About Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Teen dating violence is an issue that affects everyone in the community including ...

Feb. 15 is Susan B. Anthony Day

Women’s Suffragist icon Susan B. Anthony was born on Feb. 15, 1820, to a Quaker family living near Adams, Mass.   Anthony’s lifetime of work ...

Lincoln’s Birthday is Feb. 12

Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is on Feb. 12, but in 1971, Lincoln’s birthday combined with other presidents’ birthdays and is now celebrated on ...

Pay a Compliment to Someone on Feb. 6

Pay a Compliment Day, created by Adrienne Koopersmith in 1995, is celebrated on Feb. 6 as a day of showing people appreciation.   ...

Police Chief Newsham Participates in Virtual Townhall with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

  (Prince William, VA) –The Prince William County Police Department is teaming up with the Prince William Alumnae Chapter of Delta ...

Prince William County Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

(Prince William County, VA) - Prince William County is once again the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award. This is ...

Human Rights Commission Recognizes People who Further Human Rights in Prince William County

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission recently hosted its annual Universal Human Rights Day Awards Ceremony. Speakers, award ...

Board Recognizes School Crossing Guards

In the 58 years since Prince William School Crossing Guards have been working directing traffic and protecting children at school crossings, no child ...

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Recognize Eileen Thrall for 20 years of Service on the Zoning Appeals Board

Eileen Thrall was appointed to the Prince William County Board of Zoning Appeals in 2002. The zoning board reviews appeals, and requests for ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day closings for Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA . . . Listed below are the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day closings for Prince William County government offices, ...

Planning Commission Commends and Recognizes Two of its Own

The Prince William County Planning Commission recently recognized former Commission Chair Bill Milne and former Commissioner Patti McKay for their ...

Board Commends Shawn Murphy the Nation’s Top High School Linebacker

Unity Reed High School Football Head Coach, Carroll Walker, center, accepts a commendation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair ...

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Devlin Road Widening Project – North From: University Boulevard (Rte. 840) To: Jennell Drive (Rte. 1705) Brentsville Magisterial District The ...

Chair Wheelers State of the County Address

Click here to view Prince William County State of the County 2022 (Prince William County, VA) – Prince William Board of County Supervisor ...

New Prince William Deputy County Executive of Public Safety Announced

Prince William County is excited to announce the hiring of Daniel Alexander as the Deputy County Executive of Public Safety for Prince William ...

Board Commends Prince William Police Department Maj. Dawn Harman

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently commended Maj. Dawn Harman for 30 years of service to the Prince William County Police ...

Board Commends Prince William Police Department Capt. Philip J. Cecere

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently commended Capt. Philip J. Cecere for 34 years of service to the Prince William County Police ...

Board Authorizes Horner Road Park and Ride Lot Expansion

The Horner Road Park and Ride Lot is one of the largest and most used Park and Ride lots in the Region. The Prince William Board of County ...

Board to Hold Public Hearing on December 21 for Redistricting Ordinance

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold a public hearing and adopt the county’s redistricting ordinance on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, ...