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Siren teting Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. for Occoquan Dam
FROM Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan 11/19/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
On Wednesday, Nov.20, 2024, at 10 a.m., Fairfax Water will conduct its annual test of the Occoquan Dam Siren warning system.
Honoring local (Prince William) law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty since 1922
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FROM Prince William County Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association 04/07/23 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The public is invited to a May 8, 2023 memorial and tribute service – including a candlelight vigil for fallen law enforcement officers who lived, or served, in Prince William County – at the Grace Life Community Church, 9560 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA.
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Help clean up your neighborhood with “Dumpster Days”
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FROM Prince William County Government 03/16/23 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Large dumpsters, placed in neighborhoods during Dumpster Days, offer neighbors a chance to come together to clean up their homes, yards and communities of unwanted clutter and debris.
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PWC may pilot photo enforcement of traffic laws in school and work zones
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FROM Prince William County Government 03/16/23 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Transportation /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors was recently briefed on a potential pilot program for school/work zone speeding and red-light photo enforcement.
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Successful prosecution in 2019 Woodbridge murder case
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FROMOffice of Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney 03/16/23 / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announces the successful prosecution of Daquan Artis Tinker arising from the December 19, 2019, attempted aggravated murder, robbery, and malicious wounding of two victims in Woodbridge, Virginia.
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PW Service Authority reviewing proposed new regs for PFAS in drinking water
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03/15/23 / Breaking News / Environment / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Local Government /
PFAS are a group of manmade chemicals used in coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water. Because they do not break down in the environment, PFAS can reach surface and groundwater drinking water sources. “The Service Authority’s mission is to provide safe, clean and reliable water to the 380,000 people we serve in Prince William County,” said Calvin D. Farr, Jr., General Manager/CEO.
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Ten Virginia politicians to make FBI site in Springfield pitch to Feds March 9
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FROM Sen. Tim Kaine's office 03/08/23 / Federal Government / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On Thursday, March 9, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine will host a media availability following their presentation to the General Services Administration (GSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding why Springfield, Va, is the best location for the new FBI Headquarters.
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PW Service Authority recognized with national environmental awards
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FROM PWC Service Authority 03/07/23 / Business / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Kids Konnection /
Prince William County Service Authority has received two National Environmental Achievement Awards--one for its environmental education program for youth and a second for maintenance of PWCSA high-risk sewer pipes.
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Curbside yard waste collection resumes in March
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FROM PWC Solid Waste Division 02/15/23 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
The curbside yard waste collection program in Prince William County runs from March through December. The yard waste collection, separate from trash and recycling and performed by a resident’s trash and recycling service provider, occurs weekly. Residents, businesses, apartments, landscapers, etc., are required to arrange a separate collection of yard waste, leaves, and brush.
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Time to pay Prince William County property taxes; deadline is Dec. 5
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes before the Dec. 5 due date. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will apply to any unpaid tax balance after the Dec. 5 deadline. Additionally, interest will accrue monthly on unpaid balances at a rate of 10 percent per annum until they are fully paid.
