In a highly unusual move, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors has edited all vulgarity out of the public comment portion of its June 16 video recording.
House of Mercy surpasses 5,000 mask goal, donates to front line workers
At the end of March, House of Mercy started a mask-making initiative to make 5,000 masks to donate to healthcare workers. Now, they have met and surpassed that goal with 5,308 masks made.
Prince William Chamber turns 10, installs new chair Kathie Johnson, of Sentara NVMC
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce started in the summer of 2010 to a world that saw President Barack Obama in office, craft breweries on the rise, and the price of gas at about $2.73 a gallon.
Letter: “What is school going to be like if students need to practice social distancing?”
Potomac Local News received a letter from an incoming 7th grader regarding social distancing in schools.
Potomac Local News turns 10, sees surge in subscribers
As Potomac Local News turned 10 years old on June 10, 2020, the independent local news website has achieved multiple milestones.
Police to begin collecting information on race, gender during traffic stops
Beginning July 1, 2020, Virginia House Bill 1250, commonly known as the Community Policing Act, will become law.
‘We Back Blue’ rally held in Manassas to show support for law enforcement
More than 400 people came to Nelson Park to show their support for area law enforcement.
This week’s hot spots in Fredericksburg, Stafford
Here’s a look at construction hot spots in the Fredericksburg/ Stafford County region, from the Virginia Department of Transportation:
Arthur Reed, Ibram X. Kendi, Lucinda Griffin, among popular suggestions for the renaming of Stonewall Jackson middle and high schools
The new names of Stonewall Jackson Middle and High Senior schools are not yet known. But the Prince William County community has plenty of suggestions.
BEACON For Adult Literacy pivots during coronavirus pandemic
Since its founding in 1992, BEACON For Adult Literacy has grown to an organization that serves over 400 adult students while remaining true to its core mission of helping adults learn to read.
Full Primary Election results: GOP picks Gade, Rashid tops Williams
Daniel M. Gade will be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate to face incumbent Mark Warner (D) in the November 3 General Election.
Property sale to reignite Innovation Park town center project
Talks of developing a new town center at the George Mason University Science and Technology Campus are getting underway again.
Exclusive: Prince William County won’t have a fair this year, after all
The grandstand — home to the rodeo and demolition derby, the animal barns, home arts, and commercial buildings, and the midway — known for its carnival rides — will go empty for the first time in 70 years.
Hospitals in Manassas, Haymarket resume procedures delayed by coronavirus
A major healthcare provider in Prince William County and Manassas will resume regular procedures today.
Prince William adds 2nd public hearing for Stonewall Jackson schools renaming
Residents in Prince William County are being given a second opportunity to speak about a proposed name change for Stonewall Jackson Senior High, and Stonewall Middle schools.
Updated: Gas leak closes Route 28 in Manassas
Route 28 is closed at Liberia Avenue after a construction crew struck a gas main.
Manassas EDA to award coronavirus business relief grants
Small businesses in Manassas will again get a shot at applying for financial help in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
New dog-tethering law to goes into effect July 1
On July 1, Virginia pets will see more protection as a new tethering law goes into effect. The new tethering law, titled SB272, seeks to address tethering by expanding the
Get to know Manassas City Council candidate, Helen Zurita
Manassas citizens will have the chance to vote to select three out of four Democrats running for City Council in a June 23 Primary.
Get to know Tom Osina, Manassas City Council candidate
Manassas citizens will have the chance to vote to select three out of four Democrats running for City Council in a June 23 Primary.
CDC names Manassas a coronavirus hotspot, over 1,300 cases reported
Manassas City has become a coronavirus hotspot with a higher density of cases compared to its surrounding localities.
