Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
FROM the Office of Prince William Commonwealth's Attorney
06/28/23 / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announces the successful prosecution of Jordan Anderson arising from the December 26, 2019, robbery and murder at the Denny’s restaurant in Manassas, Virginia.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
06/26/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The investigation revealed the accused, two victims, and other occupants were inside a home in Dumfries when an argument ensued involving the accused. The parties were separated, and the accused went to upper level of the residence where the two victims were subsequently shot multiple times, both to the upper body.
The Community Services arm of Prince William County government can point you in the right direction on Monday afternoons in Manassas and on Wednesday afternoons in Woodbridge. Taxes help fund the information teams of clinical staff and trained peers.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
06/23/23 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
When Prince William County Police offcers arrived on scene in Dumfries this morning two men were located with gunshot injuries. Officers provided first aid to both men who were transported to area hospitals by fire & rescue personnel. One of the men has since died from his injuries sustained during the altercation. The second man remains hospitalized, his condition is currently unknown.
When Prince William County police officers arrived on scene, two men were located with gunshot injuries. Officers provided first aid to both men who were transported to area hospitals by fire & rescue personnel. One of the men has since died from his injuries sustained during the altercation. The second man remains hospitalized, his condition is currently unknown.
Via resolution, the League affirmed the belief that all branches of Virginia government must respect the public’s right to know by conducting public business in public. "We see a need for transparency in the budget process and state agency meetings that seem to make decisions without regard to public input and offer no public scrutiny," the LWV said in a news release. The League will formulate an internal group charged with monitoring legislation and advocating for more transparency. It will also review government behavior for openness.
Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) reports it has hired a seasoned NCAA coach and former top professional National Lacrosse League player, Chris Panos, as the head coach for the Academy's new postgraduate lacrosse program and Assistant Director of Athletics.
FROM City of Manassas Economic Development Office
06/18/23 / Business / Education / Local Government / Manassas / Money & Taxes /
“Our innovative program raises awareness about the advantages of skills training and eliminates cost as a barrier to getting it,” said Patrick Small, the city's Economic Development Director. “We have high-tech, high-wage jobs open with world-class employers in our community that don’t require college degrees,” he added.
FROM Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
06/16/23 / Breaking News / Manassas / Transportation /
Lomond Drive between Lomond South and Manassas Drive (Route 213) will be closed to through traffic from 8 p.m. Friday, June 16 through Friday, June 30 to replace a pipe culvert, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.