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 Saturday Nov. 20, 2021 at 3:33AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a residence located in the 11500 block of Bertram Street in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a death, according to Officer Wade Dickinson, public information officer.

On Thurdsday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 3:09PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to Potomac Mills Mall at 2700 Potomac Mills Cl. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shooting at the Fashion Mechanics store. Public information officer MPO Renee Carr said that responding officers quickly established that the incident was isolated to the one store.

Giant Food will open a new store at 10864 Sudley Manor Drive. Manassas, on Friday, Nov. 19. The new store includes is a pharmacy, a pre-order/pick-up area, a wide assortment of ready-to-eat items, a Starbucks, bakery and a florist shop

The homeowner reported to police that at 6:30PM an acquaintance arrived at the home and observed the front door was ajar and water was running out of the house.

The survey of common grocery items found on Thanksgiving tables places the average cost of a traditional meal for 10 adults at $63.66, or $6.37 per person. The survey menu included turkey, ham, stuffing, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, rolls, carrots, celery, cranberries, green beans, peas, milk and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

NOVEC HELPS, is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children and teens living in area homeless shelters. Donations may be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 8, at the NOVEC office at 10323 Lomond Drive. Manassas.

The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2011 Hyundai Sonata was traveling southbound on Centreville Rd., when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking in the roadway.

Prince William Health District issued this information Friday, Nov. 12, on COVID vaccines for children and adults. PW Health District includes Manassas & Manassas Park.