Prince William

Multiple sources say the Prince William County School Board is expected to vote Feb. 4 to abandon plans for a long-proposed 14th high school in the Woodbridge area, citing sustained enrollment declines across the school division.

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Prince William

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) distributed 1,925 free meal kits on Thursday to support families in need. The effort was part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which allows school divisions to provide meals to children at no cost.

Meal kits were available to all children up to age 18, regardless of enrollment in PWCS. Each kit included two breakfasts, lunches, suppers, and snacks. The meals were distributed at three middle schools: Fred Lynn in Woodbridge (708 kits), Hampton in Woodbridge (571 kits), and Unity Braxton in Manassas (646 kits).


Opinion

As someone who helped manage my father’s MA coverage, I saw how even modest funding changes can drastically impact access to care. Reductions in MA funding can lead to higher out-of-pocket costs, narrower provider networks, and reduced supplemental benefits—changes that hit our seniors the hardest.

This is also a pivotal moment for lawmakers, especially those who consider themselves conservative champions of senior voters. Adults over 65 are among the most consistent and influential voting blocs. They pay close attention to which elected officials safeguard their healthcare access, and which ones threaten it by supporting cuts or failing to speak out.


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A former U.S. Marine Corps football team is getting new recognition with a permanent display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.

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Nazia Sharif shared a heartwarming winter win from her Woodbridge backyard after her six-year-old twin boys turned fresh snowfall into an impressive igloo — with a little help from dad.

According to Sharif, her twins spent several days working alongside their father to build the snow fort, making the most of the rare winter weather. The finished igloo quickly became a point of pride for the family, and Sharif said they’d love to share it with the community.