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Local households impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for HUD emergency housing assistance funds
FROM Prince William County Government 07/02/20 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Help in paying mortgage, rent and utility bills due to COVID-19 is now available for residents of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park through HUD. Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development is doing the paperwork for the federal program.
Arlington Memorial Bridge closing postponed to Nov. 15-19
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FROM National Park Service 11/01/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Transportation /
The National Park Service (NPS) has postponed the previously announced weekend closing of Arlington Memorial Bridge. The closing is now scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 and will last until 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18.
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Former gymnastics coach charged with indecent liberties by a custodian in 2007-08
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 10/30/19 / Federal Government / Haymarket / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
In July 2019, detectives with the Special Victims Unit began an investigation into sexual abuse committed in the Haymarket (20169) area of Prince William County between August 2007 and November 2008.
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Census workers going door to door in some PWC areas gathering address information
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FROM Prince William County Government 09/24/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / People & Places /
Prince William County Demographer Brian Engelmann has announced that workers from the US Census Bureau will be in the field doing some preliminary work through the middle of October. The canvassers need to go out to specific neighborhoods to verify the addresses that can’t be determined by using GIS maps, Engelmann said. “The canvassers will ask a few questions to verify the address and inquire about any additional living quarters on the property for inclusion in the Census process.”
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Relief getting closer for Rt. 28 traffic woes! Public hearing on widening Sept. 23 in Centreville
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By RANDI REID, Observer staff 08/23/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Local Government / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation /
Learn the details on plans to widen Rt. 28 to six lanes--between the Bull Run Bridge at Prince William/Fairfax County line and US 29 in Centreville--at a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Centreville Elementary School, 14330 Green Trails Blvd., Centreville. The formal presentation on plans and proposed construction schedule will start at 7 p.m.
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Prince William Chamber to host Rep. Wexton Sept. 4
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 08/21/19 / Business / Federal Government / People & Places /
Prince William Chamber's Congressional Series will host Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8-10 a.m.
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National parks to honor four-century history and influence of African Americans Aug. 25
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FROM National Park Service 08/19/19 / Federal Government / History / Parks & Recreation /
Guest speakers, local historians and Prince William Forest Park staff will discuss the history and influence of African Americans in the local community at 2:30 p.m Aug. 25 at Prince William Forest Park visitor center. The park will participate in the ringing of the bells at 3 p.m. Remarks will follow.
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Rep. Wexton calls for impeachment inquiry on President Trump
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FROM the Office of Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton 07/30/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / People & Places /
“I believe my constituents sent me to Congress, in part, because of my reputation for being thoughtful and deliberate. I did not run for office with the purpose of impeaching the president, but I did take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.
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Nokesville man to welcome 25 new citizens Aug. 1
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FROM Staff Reports 07/30/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Nokesville / People & Places /
Ken Cuccinelli of Nokesville, former Va. Attorney General and now acting director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will administer the Oath of Allegiance and congratulate 29 children ages 6-12 on Thursday, presenting them with certificates of citizenship at Dunbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW, Washington, DC 20007
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Sens. Warner and Kaine push for Senate vote on DC statehood
U.S. Senators from Virginia Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement upon House passage of legislation to make D.C. the 51st state:
