In her fourth State of the County address, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler remarked on the community's diversity and inclusivity, investing in education, economic development, the county's economy, collective bargaining, public safety, and transportation.
"I am thrilled to announce that our economy is thriving," Wheeler said in her remarks. "Our internal economic development initiatives alone have resulted in $1.3 billion in capital investment in just 2022, leading to the creation and retention of over 1,700 jobs. Thanks to the resilience and determination of our community, we have not only weathered the storm but have emerged stronger than ever before. Our county has become a place where people can live, work, and play with confidence and optimism for the future."
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Central Rappahannock Regional Library's Porter Branch has been selected by their local Giant Food store for January's Community Bag Program.
In January, the Friends of the Library will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Giant Food located on 317 Worth Avenue in North Stafford.
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Two new Republicans are now serving on the Electoral Boards of Prince William County and Manassas City.
Circuit Court Clerk Jaqueline Smith swore in both men during separate ceremonies in the past week.
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It's difficult to say when International Bible Baptist Church can build its new home in Manassas.
On Monday, January 9, 2023, the city council voted to continue a public hearing on whether or not to rezone a quarter of an acre on which the church would sit, just off Route 28, next to the East End Mobile Home Park. While the entire church would sit on one acre when built, about a quarter of the property is zoned for the mobile home park, prompting the rezoning request filed during the pandemic.
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Stafford Hospital welcomed its first 33-week gestation baby to the newly expanded Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in December 2022.
The hospital told us today the child, Bellamy Scotlyn was born on December 23, 2022, weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces. Doctors and nurses at Stafford Hospital's newly expanded Level II NICU cared for the premature baby and mother.
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The IGNITE Startup Grant applications open today with a $1 million fund offered to high-growth companies looking to expand or locate in Prince William County.
TheIGNITE entrepreneurial program is leveraging ARPA funds to provide funding, education, and networking opportunities during pivotal years for scaling startups and high-growth businesses.
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A Philadelphia man is charged with shooting pellets at a Prince William County school bus.
On Monday, January 9, at 3:52 p.m., officers responded to the area of Rollingwood Dr. and Jenny Dr. in Woodbridge to investigate the report of projectiles fired at an occupied school bus.
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On Thursday, January 5, at 10:18 a.m., officers responded to Fannie Fitzgerald Elementary School, located at 15500 Benita Fitzgerald Drive in Dale City, to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed on Wednesday, January 4, during class, an eight-year-old male student was struck by his teacher, identified as the accused.
The student reported the incident to a family member, who notified the school the following day when police were contacted. The victim reported minor injuries. Police identified the suspect on January 9. At the time of the incident, the accused was a Prince William County Public Schools teacher.
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Margaret Franklin will run for a second term on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. She's represented the Woodbridge District since January 2020.
During her time in office, Franklin has secured half a billion dollars worth of investments into the Woodbridge District, including the Riverside Station Town Center, a new I-95 distribution center, and investments in small businesses, particularly those impacted by the coronavirus.
