Eight years ago today, Feb. 21, Glenda Coca-Romero was murdered at the Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry store, formerly located at 14342 Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge, shortly before 9 p.m.

Frederick J. Presley, Stafford County Administrator, has tendered his resignation effective April 22, 2022.

Public Comment - To allow the maximum number of speakers in the time allotted, speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 2 minutes per speaker. Pre-registration to speak in person is not required. Virtual public comment will not be available at this event.

Prince William County has hired Giulia Manno as the new Environmental and Energy Sustainability Officer in the Office of Executive Management. Ms. Manno has 10+ years of experience in supporting large institutions and communities in reducing their environmental footprint.

Today, Feb. 10, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $15,745,244 in federal funding for Virginia to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This is the first of five installments totaling $106,375,132 for building EV charging stations across the Commonwealth over the next five years.

In observance of Black History Month, the Prince William County Black History Committee will host a live virtual event on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. discussing black health and wellness – which is this year’s national theme.

Bill would study whether Virginia laws need to be changed to assist building inspection and maintenance. SB 740 passed by a unanimous vote, and comes in response to the tragic collapse of the Surfside condominium building in Florida and the structural damage discovered in 2016 at River Towers Condos in Belleview.

Prince William County Department of Transportation (PWC DOT) invites the public to a virtual information session, “Transportation Tuesday,” on the Rte. 28 Bypass Project on Feb. 22 at noon.