11/09/20 / Education / Environment /
Three upcoming Wednesday Zoom classes on holiday flower design and plants have been scheduled by Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE).
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FROM Prince William County Government 11/09/20 / Environment / Local Government /
In recognition of America Recycles Day 2020, Prince William area residents can have recycling questions answered by experts this Friday, Nov. 13.
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FROM Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan 09/08/20 / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / Volunteering /
This Saturday, Sept. 12, is the date for the 11th Annual Occoquan River Cleanup sponsored by the Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition. The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will range along the length of the Occoquan River from Cedar Run/Broad Run, through Lake Jackson, and from the base of the Lake Jackson Dam to Hooes Run and the Town of Occoquan.
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FROM Prince William County Government 08/04/20 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Transportation / Woodbridge /
Three transportation projects in eastern Prince William that county officials say will significantly impact mobility are slated to receive a total of $110 million in funding from Northern Virginia Transportation Authority as part of NVTA's 2020-2025 Six Year Program.
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08/01/20 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places /
Here’s how you can be ready for any storm:
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FROM Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan 08/01/20 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / Nature and the Outdoors /
What is often completely unpredictable is flash flooding associated with two of the perennial streams that flow through Town, Ballywhack Creek and Boundary Branch. In the past floodwaters have sometimes surged down Center and and Union Street, stranding cars and carrying substantial debris. Prince William County Emergency Operations Center is currently predicting substantial rainfall on Sunday and Monday. While we are hopeful that this will not result in flooding, we are urging everyone to take relevant precautions.
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07/24/20 / Business / Environment / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative encourages Virginians who need a new refrigerator to purchase one marked with the ENERGY STAR label during the commonwealth's Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 7-9. Northern Virginians will save the state 6% sales tax. Eligible models must cost $2,500 or less.
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06/01/20 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / State Government /
Dominion Energy Virginia is asking State Corporation Commission regulators to OK a four-month extension of its “no disconnection” policy. The electric utility is expanding assistance to Virginia customers facing hardship, offering a more generous payment plan and new direct assistance, while the pandemic continues to impact millions of Americans across the country.
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