Breaking News Health & Safety Local Government
Siren testing 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.
County hires sustainability officer to fight against climate change
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FROM Prince William County Government 02/15/22 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Prince William County has hired Giulia Manno as the new Environmental and Energy Sustainability Officer in the Office of Executive Management. Ms. Manno has 10+ years of experience in supporting large institutions and communities in reducing their environmental footprint.
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PWC Black History Committee to host live virtual health & wellness panel Feb. 19
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FROM Prince William County Government 02/09/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / History / Local Government / People & Places /
In observance of Black History Month, the Prince William County Black History Committee will host a live virtual event on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. discussing black health and wellness – which is this year’s national theme.
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Rte. 28 bypass update at virtual information session at noon on Feb. 22
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FROM Prince William County Department of Transportation 02/08/22 / Breaking News / Local Government / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation /
Prince William County Department of Transportation (PWC DOT) invites the public to a virtual information session, “Transportation Tuesday,” on the Rte. 28 Bypass Project on Feb. 22 at noon.
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Public meeting on proposed PW Schools budget Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.
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FROM Prince William County Schools 02/04/22 / Breaking News / Education / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Prince William County School Board will hold a Public Meeting on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2023 Budget on Monday, Feb. 7, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Kelly Leadership Center, located at 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA. The meeting will be open to the public. Citizens must wear face coverings.
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Injured resident flown to regional burn unit Feb. 1 after Dale City house catches fire
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FROM Prince William Fire & Rescue 02/01/22 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat /
A Dale City man sustained life-threatening injuries in a house fire earlier today, Tuesday, Feb. 1, according to Matt Smolsky, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal of Prince William Fire and Rescue. The victim was transported to a regional burn unit via helicopter, Smolsky said.
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FDA is warning consumers about unauthorized AG Covid-19 Home Test
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FROM Prince William County Government 01/31/22 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Local Government /
The FDA issued a warning to the public to stop using Empowered Diagnostics COVID-19 Tests. Empowered Diagnostics is recalling the CovClear COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and the ImmunoPass COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Rapid Test.
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Meet George Floyd relatives during visit to NVCC Woodbridge on Feb. 3
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FROM Prince William County Government 01/29/22 / Breaking News / Education / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Woodbridge /
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has been invited to attend an event hosted by Northern Virginia Community College on Thursday, Feb. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center (2645 College Drive) in Woodbridge, with Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens, the aunt and cousin of George Floyd. Pre-register to attend.
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Get free at-home COVID test kits at PWC libraries Jan. 31-Feb. 2
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FROM Prince William County Government 01/29/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Prince William County Government will distribute free, COVID-19 at-home test kits at 11 of its open Prince William Public Libraries branches starting on Monday, Jan. 31 through Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon., while supplies last. Go to pwcva.gov/covid-19-test-kits for more information and daily updates.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
