Breaking News Local Government Just for Fun Kids Konnection Parks & Recreation Pets
PWC Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park opens Dec. 6
FROM Prince William County Parks and Recreation 11/26/24 / Breaking News / Local Government / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection / Parks & Recreation / Pets /
Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
National parks to honor four-century history and influence of African Americans Aug. 25
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FROM National Park Service 08/19/19 / Federal Government / History / Parks & Recreation /
Guest speakers, local historians and Prince William Forest Park staff will discuss the history and influence of African Americans in the local community at 2:30 p.m Aug. 25 at Prince William Forest Park visitor center. The park will participate in the ringing of the bells at 3 p.m. Remarks will follow.
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Gov. Northam creates new commission on outdoor recreation in Virginia
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FROM the Governor's Office 07/20/19 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Parks & Recreation /
Governor Northam July 19 announced the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation to lead efforts to promote the outdoor recreation industry in Virginia and recruit new outdoor businesses to the Commonwealth.
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NPS’ funding request to reconstruct eight miles of GW Pkwy. gets boost from Sens. Warner and Kaine
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FROM US Sen. Mark Warner's Office 01/15/19 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes / Transportation / Parks & Recreation /
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led a bicameral letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in support of the National Park Service’s (NPS) grant application to secure $126 million in funding to reconstruct an eight-mile stretch of the north end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP).
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Manassas buys Annaburg Manor building and grounds for new city park
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FROM PATTY PRINCE, Manassas Communications Manager 10/19/18 / Breaking News / Manassas / Local History / Parks & Recreation /
Manassas Mayor Harry J. Parrish and City Council have agreed to terms to purchase 3.65 acres of land and the structure on it known as Annaburg Manor from the Prince William Hospital Corporation for $846,000.
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PW Police identify victim whose body was found July 13 in a Woodbridge park
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 07/22/18 / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge / Parks & Recreation /
Detectives from the Prince William County Police Department's Homicide Unit have confirmed the identity of the victim found deceased alongside a path in Marumsco Acre Lake Park in Woodbridge on Friday, July 13.
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Deceased victim found near Marumsco Acres park path has been identified
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 07/20/18 / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge / Parks & Recreation /
Death Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Detectives from the Homicide Unit have confirmed the identity of the victim found deceased along a path in Marumsco Acre Lake Park on July 13. The cause of the victim’s death continues to be investigated.
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July 21 concert at River Mill Park in Occoquan
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07/20/18 / People & Places / Music / Parks & Recreation /
Sub-Radio concert will be held at Town of Occoquan's River Mill Park on Saturday, July 21.
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Prince William Conservation Alliance named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by philanthropy group
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FROM Prince William Conservation Alliance 06/14/18 / Breaking News / Environment / Nonprofits / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation / Volunteering /
The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected Prince William Conservation Alliance to be part of its 2018-19 class of best local nonprofits in the region. Executive director Kim Hosen says the accolade is due to community support for PWCA programs.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
