Board of County Supervisors Approves Park Authority Merger

During the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting today, a public hearing to consider merging the Park Authority into Prince William County Government was conducted. Following the public hearing, the Board voted…

Childcare Training Offered

The Prince William County Department of Social Services and the Early Childhood Partnership is sponsoring the 2012 spring training for early childhood educators, providers and parents. The workshop, “Building Blocks, It All Starts With You,” is on Saturday, April 14, 2012, from…

Department of Justice Supports Prince William County’s Exemption from Preclearance

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Consent Judgment and Decree in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.,to exempt Prince William County from its preclearance program. Once approved…

New Economic Development Director Announced

After a nationwide search, Jeffrey A. Kaczmarek has been named the Economic Development Director for Prince William County because of his expertise, experience and documented successes in local economic development efforts. The Board of County…

Everyone can Participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill

?Annual drill set for March 20 at 9:45 a.m.Would you know what to do in a tornado? The key is to plan now for what to do in an emergency. Join Prince William County Government in participating in the annual Tornado Preparedness Day…

Supervisor Nohe Holds Town Hall Budget Meeting

Coles District Supervisor, Martin E. Nohe, is hosting a Budget Town Hall Meeting on Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Coles District Volunteer Fire Department, 13712 Dumfries Road in Manassas. The Town Hall Meeting will…

Supervisor Candland Hosts Town Hall Meeting

Gainesville District Supervisor, Pete Candland, is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2012, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Sinclair Elementary School in Manassas. Supervisor Candland has invited representatives from the county’s Neighborhood…

Teaching Garden Needs Your Vote

VCE’s Teaching Garden Needs Your Vote!The Virginia Cooperative Extension’s (VCE) Teaching Garden at the Benedictine Monastery in Bristow has been selected as one of 15 nominees nationwide to compete for the DeLoach Community Garden Award. 
 
The Teaching Garden is project…

April Historic Preservation Events

April 7, Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., $7 child, adults free

Spring has sprung, and colorful eggs have been hidden all over the grounds of Rippon Lodge. In addition to egg hunts, children can enjoy crafts, games, pony rides, a moon bounce and…

Health Department Receives Recognition

The Prince William Health District recently received recognition for its emergency preparedness efforts in the areas of infectious diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters and other public health threats. The recognition signifies that Prince William Health…

March Historic Preservation Events

Thursday, March 8, Lecture: Confederate Blockade of the Potomac
7 p.m., free. Donations accepted.
From the fall of 1861 to the winter of 1862, Confederate forces based in eastern Prince William County blocked water traffic along the Potomac River. Confederate gun…

Virginia American Water Seeks Rate Increase

Virginia American Water (VAW) has requested a general rate increase of approximately 15.9 percent for the Prince William, Alexandria, Hopewell and Eastern Districts.The portion VAW is requesting for its Prince William District is $1,841,276 amounting to…