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PWC Clerk of Court Jackie Smith introduces first newsletter known as The Circuit
FROM Jackie Smith, Prince William Clerk of Court 11/27/24 / Breaking News / Local Government /
In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.
Bristoe Station heritage Park’s management plan due for review
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By HEIDI M. BAUMSTARK 07/26/12 / History / Local Government /
The management plan for Bristoe Station Heritage Park, the popular historical site located a short distance from VA 28, is likely to be taken up by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in August.
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New baseball stadium could be in offing for Prince William County
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07/22/12 / Breaking News / Local Government / Woodbridge /
 P-Nats' batter at Pfitzner Stadium |
Emergency meeting of Haymarket council July 17
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07/17/12 / Local Government /
The Town of Haymarket VA has called an emergency meeting of the Town Council for tonight, July 17, to discuss the Virginia Retirement System.
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Feds grant Virginia a waiver from NCLB
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06/29/12 / Breaking News / Education / Local Government /
United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has approved the Virginia Board of Education’s application for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind benchmarks in reading and mathematics and the federal law’s mandate that all students, regardless of circumstance, achieve grade-level proficiency by 2014. Virginia will still hold schools "accountable for closing achievement gaps."
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PWC Board spells out accountability, transparency for district tax funds
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06/05/12 / Breaking News / Local Government /
The Prince William VA Board of County Supervisors has adopted a set of guidelines for using the tax funds that are annually budgeted for operating each magisterial district's office.
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Prince William County hikes land development fees
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06/05/12 / Breaking News / Local Government /
Prince William County VA has raised its fees for land development two percent across the board and has revised and added other fees. There are some exceptions. The new fees go into effect July 1.
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Occoquan Town Council meeting to be held in conjunction with celestial event
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06/05/12 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places /
Occoquan VA Town Council members and members of the public may be able to see some of the Transit of Venus, weather permitting, on June 5 when the council meets outdoors just across the Occoquan River in Fairfax County VA. Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta plans to provide his personal telescope with sun filters for the community to use at the event beginning at about 6 p.m.
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Firefighters rescue dog from Memorial Night house fire in Haymarket
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05/30/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Firefighters from Prince William County VA successfully extinguished a house fire in Haymarket and rescued the family's dog who was in the basement when the blaze erupted, late in the evening of Memorial Day Monday.
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PWC Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park opens Dec. 6
Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
