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.
Virginia's Superintendent of Public Instruction says the Va. Department of Education has launched “Engage Virginia,” an online academic recovery and coaching program to help students recover from the impact of the pandemic on learning, attendance and related issues. School divisions must opt-in for their students to participate in the program.
ACF believes that child welfare agencies can develop different foster family home licensing or approval standards for kin in a manner that does not compromise child safety and well-being.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
02/13/23 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:13AM, investigators with the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Sudley Rd and Stepney Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a three-vehicle crash.
FROM Prince William County Government
02/09/23 / Local Government / Woodbridge / Creative Arts /
The OSA Steering Committee is looking for local artists who have been inspired by a woman author's literary work and how the entrant used the author's words as the influence for his or her creative work. Photography works for this project are also welcomed.
“Northern Virginia natives are important for beneficial insects and pollinators that are in decline,” says Virginia Cooperative Extension instructor Nancy Berlin. “Native plants are beautiful in all seasons. There is a native plant for every condition. They can be managed to look formal or less formal. They’re adapted to our soils and our climate. When selected carefully, they’re easy to grow." Get details and tips at Feb. 11 all-day symposium.
FROM Prince William County Government
02/01/23 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Micron Corporation, PWC Public Works and PWC Parks are sharing the American Public Works Association spotlight for a watershed restoration project along Neabsco Creek. Micron put up the funds to purchase and install an in-creek trash collection system known as a Bandalong. “Marine debris and trash in our waterways have been a growing environmental issue. People are looking for solutions other than volunteer cleanups,” PWC Environmental Specialist Tim Hughes said. “It’s much safer and easier. All the trash gets collected in the Bandalong.”
FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue
02/01/23 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Real Estate / Woodbridge /
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:08 PM, Prince William fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 13000 block of Redstone Drive (Dale City) for a reported house fire.
Smoke was showing and occupants were out of the structure, according to Matt Smolsky, assistant fire chief and fire marshal. No injuries were reported, Smolsky said.
FROM Manassas City Police Reports
02/01/23 / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2023 at approximately, 10:30 p.m., Manassas City Police responded to a shots fired call from inside of the 9400 block of West Street, in the City of Manassas, VA (CJ Finz restaurant). Upon arrival police discovered that a subject entered the bathroom and a loud noise, believed to be a gun shot, was heard by patrons.