PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

OmniRide announced several changes March 18 to help protect the public and OmniRide employees from the COVID-19 pandemic while still providing vital mobility services in our community, a news release said.

Northern Virginia Community College closed its Manassas Campus, effective 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, until further notice following the determination that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee had no contact with students.

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington, issued a video message March 16 to the faithful in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). In the video, Bishop Burbidge announced that the public celebration of all Masses in the Diocese is suspended until further notice. He asked priests to keep churches open for prayer but stressed social distancing and not exceeding the 10-person limit.

County Executive Chris Martino signed a Declaration of Local State of Emergency for Prince William County in response to the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control to limit crowds of people to 50 or less to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The county remains at three confirmed cases.

Parenting classes offered through the Prince William office of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) have been canceled until further notice.

The PWC Board of County Supervisors has CANCELED its March 17, 2020 meeting due to the situation with COVID-19 and the Governor Northam's temporary statewide ban on all public events of more than 100 people.

Residents are strongly encouraged to do business with Prince William County Government online or via the phone, if possible. In addition, residents should call the office they wish to visit before making the trip.

Recognizing any changes to school operations have significant impacts on students, I am announcing a number of actions only after serious and considerable deliberation with stakeholders across the County. Our goal is to continue to provide instruction in a safe and effective manner. At this time there is no known direct case of COVID-19 within any PWCS school. The following are changes I have directed today: