Office of Communications and Engagement

Prince William County invites residents, businesses, and community partners to take part in the second annual Juneteenth & Me Festival on Friday, ...

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors took two actions Tuesday that advance major Capital Improvement Program projects designed to support ...

Prince William County is pleased to announce that Kaytie Carroll has been selected as the Director of Public Safety Communications, or DPSC. Her ...

Following an extensive search, Prince William County has chosen Leslie B. Weldon as the county's Director of Finance. The appointment is effective ...

Following an extensive national search, County Executive Chris Shorter has appointed Dr. Alicia Hart as the Deputy County Executive for Government ...

Prince William County invites residents to join a countywide Veterans Day initiative honoring the men and women who have served our ...

The Prince William County Department of Transportation, or PWCDOT, will host three Traffic Safety Public Meetings to share information about proposed ...

Prince William Police Detective Darien Cupka echoed the 9/11 motto of “Never Forget” when he spoke at the county’s 2025 September 11 Remembrance ...

Prince William County has been recognized with a total of five 2025 Achievement Awards, two from the National Association of Counties, or NACo, and ...

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

Prince William County proudly celebrated the students and young professionals who recently completed the Prince William County Internship Program, as ...

Prince William County, VA – Prince William County mourns the loss of Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir. Supervisor Weir served as the ...

Prince William County is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Weber as the new Chief of Staff in the Office of Executive Management, bringing ...

Prince William County recently completed a beautification project in the Potomac District, the latest accomplishment under the county's ongoing ...

County Executive Chris Shorter has appointed Mandi Spina as the next Chief Transformation Officer, or CTO, for the Transformation Management Office, ...

Prince William County will host “Poppies for Patriots,” a Memorial Day tribute on Tuesday, May 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Freedom Park War ...

The Greater Prince William Veterans Treatment Docket celebrated the graduation of five veterans who completed the rigorous, year-long diversion ...

The Greater Prince William Adult Recovery Court is transforming lives by helping people with substance abuse disorders who are facing felony charges ...

In response to the recent federal workforce reductions, Prince William County has launched a comprehensive online resource page to assist those ...

Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to the Board of County Supervisors during their 7 ...

In a bold step to foster a more compassionate and sustainable community, Prince William County has launched the “Give Where It Counts” campaign to ...

The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue and the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Office of Historic Preservation was recently ...

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently reviewed results from the 2024 Community Survey, revealing that county residents overall hold ...

The Prince William County Adult Drug Recovery Court recently celebrated with a graduation ceremony honoring three participants who successfully ...

Prince William County staff and community partners recently came together at the McCoart Government Center to participate in a mental health fair to ...

Prince William County is pleased to announce the appointment of Phyllis Jennings-Holt as the new director of the Department of Social Services, ...

Prince William County celebrated the completion of its county-wide beautification initiative with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Potomac District. ...

Prince William County has a new online platform people can use to learn more about county projects and initiatives that impact the community and ...

Prince William County is pleased to announce that all three credit ratings agencies – Moody’s, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global – recently reaffirmed ...

During their meeting on Tuesday, the Board of County Supervisors voted to extend the deadline for the county's vehicle personal property tax ...

The newest section of University Boulevard between Edmonston Drive and Sudley Manor Drive is finished and ready for travelers beginning on Sept. ...

Watch the September 11 Remembrance Ceremony.  A bell at the 9/11 Liberty Memorial Fountain rang 15 times to honor those who died in the ...

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

The Sudley Road Corridor in Prince William County has been chosen for the regional Technical Assistance Panel, or TAP, program during Fiscal Year ...

Prince William County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Patterson as the new Library Director, effective Sept. 16, 2024, following ...

Prince William County is set to host the Solheim Cup at the acclaimed Robert Trent Jones Golf Club from Sept. 10 to Sept. 15, 2024. This ...

The Brentsville Road Interchange is officially open, introducing a pedestrian and bicycling bridge across Va. 234 near Brentsville ...

The intersections of Gordon Boulevard and Old Bridge Road, Gordon Boulevard and Interstate 95, and Prince William Parkway and I-95 recently got new ...

Prince William County Office of Elections’ inaugural 2024 “I voted” Sticker Design Contest received 576 entries, reflecting local pride in community. ...

The Neabsco Mills Road Widening Project was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The $34.3-million project, funded ...

Following a thorough recruitment process, Prince William County hired Khattab Shammout as the county's Director of Public Works. The Board of ...

During a recent groundbreaking for the Summit School Road and Telegraph Road Widening Project, Board of County Supervisors Vice Chair and Occoquan ...

Linda Cheeks was recently named as a Foster Parent of the Year from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, or COG. COG ...

Prince William County real estate taxes for the first half of 2024 are due on Monday, July 15, 2024.  Those who have not received a tax bill for ...

The Prince William County Department of Social Services is getting ready to relaunch its Fatherhood Initiative in an effort to help fathers more ...

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors’ landscaping and enhancement project on Ridgefield Road in the Neabsco Magisterial District is planted ...

During the adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors reauthorized the county’s Community Partners ...

Prince William County launched the open response version of the 2024 Community Survey and wants to hear from all of its residents. The county has ...

The Prince William County Department of Public Works and Micron Technology, Inc., were recently honored with silver medals at the 2024 Governor's ...

Upwards of 50 runners from law enforcement agencies across Prince William County recently gathered to run in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run ...

The Prince William County Office of Elections is currently looking for individuals to serve as election officers in the upcoming Presidential ...

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently saw a presentation on the status of the Prince William Crisis Receiving Center, or CRC, which ...

The Housing and Urban Development Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Matthew Heckles, recently visited Prince William County to hear ...

Prince William County employees from 19 county departments, as well as several of the county’s community partners, recently gathered to take part in ...

On Friday, May 24, members of the community are invited to join the Board of County Supervisors and others in a commemoration to honor and ...

Prince William County is launching a Permanent Supportive Housing initiative, or PSH, for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring ...

The Board of County Supervisors voted to establish voter satellite office locations during their meeting on May 14 to expand access to early voting. ...

Prince William County Procurement Services is inviting vendors and prospective vendors interested in doing business with the county to the first ...

The Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development, or OHCD, will open the online application for the Housing Choice Voucher ...

A substantial crowd of Woodbridge and Manassas senior center members gathered for the annual Older Americans Month celebration. The Area Agency on ...

The Prince William County Adult Treatment Court, established in July 2022, is a collaboration among area agencies working together to help people ...

Prince William County is home to more than 41,000 veterans, according to the 2022 U.S. Census American Community Survey. One in every 15 veterans is ...

A beautification project at five locations running along several sections of James Madison Highway, where it intersects with Interstate 66, is ...

The Prince William County Office of Community Safety is hosting an open house event called "Fostering a Safe PWC Together” on Saturday, May 11, from ...

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget during its meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. ...

The project to widen Balls Ford Road between Doane Drive and Ashton Avenue to a four-lane, divided roadway is now officially complete. The county’s ...

Mark your calendars because Bike to Work Day is returning on May 17! Every May, the Prince William County Department of Transportation, or PWCDOT, ...

Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and knowing how to react quickly can be critical in saving a life. It's not always apparent whether ...

Dozens of people gathered at the front of the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza to "plant" a pinwheel garden on Tuesday afternoon for Child Abuse Prevention ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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, ...

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

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 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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. ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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), ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

*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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 *Please note overnight training operations *July 22, 7 a.m. - July 23, 3 ...

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

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 for the first half of 2022 are due on July 15, 2022. If you have not received a tax bill for your property ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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. ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 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, ...

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, ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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, ...

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

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 when people should take the time to make themselves aware of the potential hazards of poisoning. The ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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

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

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

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

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

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

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, ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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