Prince William County Office of Tourism, Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association (VRLTA), Virginia Tourism Corporation and more than 60 localities from across the Commonwealth have teamed up to promote Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week, which occurs Monday, March 30-April 5.

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, which operates mobility services under the name OmniRide, is seeking help from its Congressional delegation to deal with significant revenue losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Census Bureau asks people to complete the 2020 U.S. Census online, by phone, or send it in by mail. Person-to-person contact is not needed to complete the 2020 Census.

“I want you to hear directly from me how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay benefits. Be aware that scammers may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments but that is not true. Don’t be fooled," said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, in a news release this morning March 19.

Gov.Glenn Youngkin announced Nov. 7 that AD Engineering, a small company owned by women and minorities (SWAM) that manufactures insulated copper linesets, coils, and mini splits for HVAC equipment, will invest $1.21 million to expand its operations in Shenandoah County near Winchester/ The project will create 25 new jobs.

"This new operation highlights the strength of Virginia's technology talent pipeline," said Caren Merrick, Secretary of Commerce and Trade. "AXYS' investment of over $2.1 million will enhance the Commonwealth's already solid position as a national leader in supporting innovative companies in the tech sector looking to build data centers.”

The traffic shift is part of the project to rehabilitate the Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395. The project, to improve safety for drivers and extend the overall life of the bridge, is scheduled for completion in mid-2025.

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that 10 Virginia communities will launch new tourism programs to boost their outdoor recreation economies. Each was awarded up to $20,000.