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.
Prince William County approves grants to bolster hospitality and retail businesses
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FROM Prince William County Department of Economic Development 11/30/21 / Business / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors has approved the Lift Up Lodging and Restore Retail grant programs from the Prince William County Department of Economic Development (PWCDED). The $10 million grant program, which will launch by Dec. 31, aims to cushion the ongoing crunch felt by hotels, restaurants, event spaces, and storefront retail businesses.
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Bull Run Library closing for six months of renovations
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FROM PW Public Library System 11/29/21 / Breaking News / Education / Local Government / Manassas / Money & Taxes / Books & Libraries / Kids Konnection /
After 27 years of service to the public, Bull Run Regional Library in Manassas will close Dec. 13 for about six months of renovations costing about $1 million.
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PWC technology initiative to identify households in the county without access to high speed internet
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FROM Prince William County Government 11/29/21 / Local Government /
Prince William County and its Department of Information Technology- through its Technology Inclusion Initiative, known as TII, say they are working to make sure that every household in the county has access to highspeed Internet that is affordable. Take the survey by Dec. 31.
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Comments wanted Dec. 8 on design of the Route 234 Brentsville Road Interchange Project
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FROM Coles Supervisor Yesli Vega 11/29/21 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Transportation /
A public hearing on the proposed Brentsville Interchange Project will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, 11310 Coles Drive in Manassas.
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Comments wanted Dec. 8 on design of Rte. 234 Brentsville Road Interchange Project
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FROM Coles Supervisor Yesli Vega 11/29/21 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Transportation /
A public hearing on the proposed Brentsville Interchange Project will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, 11310 Coles Drive in Manassas.
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Comments wanted Dec. 8 on design of the Route 234 Brentsville Road Interchange Project
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FROM Coles Supervisor Yesli Vega 11/29/21 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Transportation /
A public hearing on the proposed Brentsville Interchange Project will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, 11310 Coles Drive in Manassas.
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Comments wanted Dec. 8 on design of the Route 234 Brentsville Road Interchange Project
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FROM Coles Supervisor Yesli Vega 11/29/21 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Transportation /
A public hearing on the proposed Brentsville Interchange Project will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, 11310 Coles Drive in Manassas.
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Future of Transit: Nov. 16 virtual town hall to focus on “Springfield to Quantico” findings
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FROM Office of Occoquan Supervisor Kenny Body 11/10/21 / Environment / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Transportation /
Event sign-up is free, and available at occoq.org/drpt.th. During registration, attendees may submit questions and ideas in advance. There will also be a moderated chat available during the livestream. DRPT is accepting public comment on the study through Nov. 17: drpt.virginia.gov/transit/springfield-to-quantico.
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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,
