FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
01/14/25 / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.
From Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
07/28/20 / Breaking News / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
Effective immediately, Mason Neck State Park in Lorton north of Woodbridge off US 1 is closed to the public until further notice. Virginia park officials said the park is closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently at home in quarantine.
Gov. Ralph Northam has announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will come through Rebuild VA, a new economic recovery fund, and grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to approximately 7,000 applicants to cover eligible expenses.
FROM the Office of Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01)
07/02/20 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Transportation /
Rep. Rob Wittman is asking Congress to approve and fud a new Long Bridge to ease congestion along the I-95 corridor and cut down on the commuter travel time that plagues many VA-01 residents. The construction of a separate passenger-only bridge will allow freight to move more freely from the Port of Virginia, taking thousands of large trucks off of Virginia roadways.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
06/16/20 / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police report that Jacob Samuel CORUM who was sought in connection to the strangulation that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 8300 block of Sunset Dr. in Manassas (20109) on May 31, was arrested on June 8, 2020 after he turned himself in to police without incident.
By Jan Davis, Observer staff
06/05/20 / Education / People & Places / Volunteering /
Orange Ya Glad's goal is to "spread some positivity and be a bright spot in people's lives. We want to share stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things to help one another."
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
05/28/20 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Police investigate shooting in Triangle, armed robbery in Dumfries and burglary in Lake Ridge.
The Bull Run Republican Women’s Club (BRRWC) has announced the 2020 Prince William County student winner of its annual Scholarship for Excellence in Scholastic Achievement and Leadership Qualities.
Prince William County government, in conjunction with the Prince William Health District, Virginia Department of Health and Mako Medical Laboratories, is offering free, drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge. Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. and tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with an allocated return time. To manage traffic flow in and around the chapel, those interested in attending should arrive at 8:30 a.m.