Breaking News Local Government
PWC Clerk of Court Jackie Smith introduces first newsletter known as The Circuit
FROM Jackie Smith, Prince William Clerk of Court 11/27/24 / Breaking News / Local Government /
In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.
Alyson Satterwhite, Gainesville School Board member, to run for School Board chairman in November
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03/28/18 / Breaking News / Education / Gainesville / Haymarket / Local Government / Politics /
Alyson A. Satterwhite, Gainesville District School Board Member for the past six years, announced March 27, "Today it is a great honor to announce that I will be running for Chairman of the Prince William County School Board in the upcoming special election this November."
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Private/public groups that deal with housing coordinate to help residents having a housing crisis
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FROM Prince William County Government 03/26/18 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Nonprofits / Religion /
Prince William Area Continuum of Care, an organization of churches, non-profits, charities and governments, recently launched the Coordinated Entry System to help Prince William area residents who experience a housing crisis. Information and referral specialists are ready to take calls at 703-792-3366 seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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PW School Board unanimous in approving budget plan for 2018-19
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 03/24/18 / Education / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Prince William County School Board unanimously approved the FY 2019 Capital Improvements Program and school budget for $1.5 billion on March 22. The budget provides for a full-step increase for all eligible employees. The PWCS budget will be presented to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on April 3. The Board of County Supervisors will consider it on April 30.
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Best of the Region art winners announced and now showing in The Hall at Manassas City Hall
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FROM Patty Prince, Communications Manager, City of Manassas 03/24/18 / Local Government / Manassas / Creative Arts /
Now showing until April 6 in the Hall at Manassas City Hall, the Best of the Region Art Show featuring the work of artists from this region. Winners were selected by Judge Rosemary Gallick, professor of art and art history at Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus. “The Best of Region 2018 show encompasses a great variety of styles, subject matter and techniques.
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Gainesville Supervisor wants feedback on county budget at March 27 and April 5 town hall meetings
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FROM Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland 03/22/18 / Gainesville / Haymarket / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Now that the Prince William County Executive has presented his proposed tax rate and potential spending plan, Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland has set two town hall meetings to discuss the priorities of the County.
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PW School Board abbreviated meeting and public hearing on budget on March 22
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03/22/18 / Education / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
The Prince William County School Board will hold a short meeting and public hearing on the proposed 2018-19 school budget on Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m., in the Kelly Leadership Center (regardless of school status).
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Manassas Park City Schools closed Thursday, March 22
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FROM Manassas Park City Reports 03/22/18 / Education / Environment / Local Government /
Manassas Park City Schools are closed Thursday, March 22nd. Preschool, extended care, and MP3 will also be closed on Thursday. The Community Center is currently scheduled to open on time.
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How good is your well water? Va. Extension offers testing for $55; get test kit March 26
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FROM Prince William County Government 03/19/18 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Testing well water might not be something that well owners and users do regularly, but they should, according to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, or VCE. So VCE is offering Prince William residents who have wells a $55 opportunity to find out what is in their well water as part of the Prince William Drinking Water Clinic. Get kit March 26; turn in water sample March 28; get results and additional information on May 9.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
