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Prince William County Government employees were urged to leave their regular jobs temporarily and serve food and drinks to guests at a prestigious golf tournament now underway in the county while still being paid their government salary.

The Solheim Cup, an internationally recognized LPGA golf tournament, is taking place now at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Gainesville. From September 13 to 15, the event is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to the region.

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American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) will invest $54.7 million to expand its campus in Prince William County with a new biomanufacturing facility focused on global health. The expansion will create 75 new jobs and further ATCC’s mission to provide scientists with essential biomaterials for critical life science research. Virginia successfully competed against Maryland to secure the project. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership, alongside Prince William County, facilitated the deal, with Governor Glenn Youngkin approving an $800,000 grant to support the project. ATCC’s expansion highlights the continued growth of Virginia’s life sciences sector, a vital industry for global health and national security.

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Tristan and Dylan Nicolson of Woodbridge get a chance to pet horses from the Prince William County Police Mounted Unit. [Photo: Alan Gloss]
 The Prince William County Police Department hosted its fourth community fair, dubbed "Diversity Day," on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The community came together to celebrate the things that make Prince William County unique. The event, created in 2020, is held every year to humanize the badge and introduce the community to those entrusted to keep the community safe.

Prince William County Police has consistently received high marks from the public in annual customer satisfaction surveys.

A County Librarian enjoys listening to a young community member reading. [Photo: Alan Gloss]
The Patriot High School Choir performed the National Anthem for the crowd. [Photo: Alan Gloss]
A face painter from PJ and Friends applies caricature masks to a young citizen while a crowd watches. [Photo: Alan Gloss]
A food vendor shows off a customer's BBQ pork sandwich with beans and mac & cheese. [Photo: Alan Gloss]
 

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Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Matthew Meyer, the new principal of Glenkirk Elementary in Gainesville. Meyer is a career educator with Prince William County Schools. He's served as both a teacher and assistant principal.

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The Prince William County Police Department arrested a 12-year-old Unity Braxton Middle School student Wednesday after a tip was received about a threat of potential violence posted on TikTok toward the school.

Officers responded to the tip on Monday morning and the suspect was arrested Wednesday.

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Today (Thursday, Sept. 12), the newest 1.25-mile section of University Boulevard between Edmonston and Sudley Manor Drives opened for drivers. Now, University Boulevard stretches from Godwin Drive in Manassas to Route 29 in Gainesville.

The $23.5 million project was funded by various state, local and regional organizations; $9.7 million came from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, $9.5 million from the Virginia Department of Transportation and $2.5 million from Prince William Water.

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Heather Haney, a participant in the Leadership Prince William Signature Program Class of 2025, shared her journey with the organization, reflecting on how it began with the Emerging Leaders Program. Haney’s involvement in Leadership Prince William started in 2018 after a friend encouraged her to apply.

"I was in a tough headspace at the time, working on launching my own business," Haney said. "My friend, who was already involved with Leadership Prince William, suggested I give it a try."

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Prince William County's Sudley Road corridor was chosen to be part of the regional Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to improve the quality of life for residents and the corridor's economic viability.

The panel, also known as TAP, brings together regional experts to evaluate an area with unique circumstances. This TAP will examine several issues along the Sudley Road corridor, including land use, economic development, housing, equity and transportation issues.

The panel will meet in early 2025 over a two-day period. The panel will be constituted of experts in real estate, economic development and planning. Site visits and interviews will be conducted, followed by a presentation to the sponsor organization and a written report from the Urban Land Institute with expert recommendations.

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Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Jesse Rivera, Ed.D., the new principal of Haymarket Elementary School. Rivera has taught in Culpeper and was an assistant principal in Fauquier County.

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