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.

On Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at 7:02PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to investigate an assault that was reported to have occurred at Neabsco Regional Park located at 15125 Blackburn Rd in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that evening.

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.

In the United States, there are an estimated 19 million men and women who once wore the flag of freedom as members of the military. That is 1 in 10 adults! On Veterans Day each year, we honor their courage and service to protect and defend our rights and freedoms. Yet we should not limit such gratitude to that day alone.

On Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at 4:50PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a residence located in the 15900 block of Donald Curtis Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that when she entered her home, she observed three unknown individuals, two women and one man, inside the residence.

On Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at 2:30PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a residence located in the 12600 block of Dulcinea Pl. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 33-year-old woman, reported to police that an acquaintance, identified as the accused, made threats towards her.

On Friday, Nov. 5 at 3:34AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Potomac Vista Apartments located in the 14100 block of Bay Vista Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic with weapons.

Three arrested in separate incidents involving assault and battery on a law enforcement officer

On Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at 5:19PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to The Residences at Somerhill Farms Apartments located in the 7300 block of Yountville Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a home invasion. MPO Renee Carr, public information officer, said the investigation revealed that four male juveniles entered an apartment and brandished a firearm towards residents.