Prince William County Fire and Rescue System says it will sponsor various local activities during EMS Week.

The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility address has been reassigned due to the realignment of Balls Ford Road. T

The proposed $86 million budget includes $59.7 million for operating expenses and $26.3 million in capital costs. It also includes a fare increase for commuter bus services from $6.90 to $9 per trip when paying with the SmarTrip card. To participate in the remote meeting, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 703-580-6122 no later than Monday, May 22, 2023, at 5 p.m. to receive login information.

The 11-to-13-piece band, based out of Manassas, is the next act lined up for the Fridays at 5 Summer Concert Series on Friday, May 19, at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Center. The concert starts at 5 p.m.

Building safety experts from the county's development administration sectionwill share important information and dive into everything from fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices, to how to permit your next home project.

“It’s simple. Everyone deserves to love where we live. That means putting the needs of our families first and focusing on the issues that are important to them. As your Supervisor, I’ll be transparent and put constituents first. I’ll focus on responsible land development, affordable housing, and the welfare and safety of our communities.”“It’s time to make our community a priority," she said in a statement.

Amy Ashworth, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, obtained indictments May 8, 2023, when a a Warren County Grand Jury returned felony assault indictments against a current and former member of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

“This Board has been committed to diversifying the county’s tax base, and we are seeing the results of that with this budget, allowing for us to invest in our community and our workforce while providing residents a flat tax bill for the first time in 14 years,” Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler was quoted as saying in the county's news release. The Board adopted a 6 percent market adjustment for all general government, or civilian, positions, and a 15 percent adjustment for sworn/uniformed personnel in Fire and Rescue, the Adult Detention Center and the Sheriff’s Office, as well as a 15 percent increase for Public Safety Communications telecommunicators, the news release said.