From federal policy debates in Woodbridge to court battles over the Digital Gateway, plus community events and school honors, here are today’s top stories across Prince William and Stafford counties.
Rep. Eugene Vindman Denounces DEI Rollbacks, Federal Cuts at Woodbridge Roundtable
U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-7th, Prince William, Stafford, Fredericksburg) voiced opposition to the Trump administration’s diversity, equity, and inclusion rollbacks as well as its downsizing of the federal workforce at a Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce roundtable in Woodbridge on Friday. Speaking to local leaders and chamber members at Betanya Ethiopian Market and Cafe, Vindman conveyed support for minority-owned small businesses and encouraged handiwork in the trades amid the spread of artificial intelligence. More from InsideNoVa
Prince William Supervisors Knew Digital Gateway Notices Were Flawed Before 2023 Vote
Prince William County supervisors knew two years ago that newspaper ads announcing public hearings and votes on the Prince William Digital Gateway were flawed and twice considered postponing their votes to fix the problem – but decided not to. On Wednesday, Prince William County’s lawyers will go to court to ask Judge Kimberly Irving to place a stay on her Aug. 7 ruling that canceled the Prince William Digital Gateway over exactly that issue. More from Prince William Times
Friday Night Flick at Embrey Mill Park to Feature Monsters University
Stafford Parks and Recreation invites the community to a Friday Night Flick featuring Monsters University on Friday, October 17, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Embrey Mill Park, 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA. The event is free and open to all ages. More from Stafford County Parks and Recreation
Riverside Center to Honor Service Members During White Christmas Musical
Riverside Center along with SimVentions is excited to solute our military this Christmas season. Have a service member coming home during the holidays? Let’s celebrate their arrival at Riverside! Have a retired service member we can honor? Email [email protected] and share your story with us. Let’s make this Christmas one to remember! More from Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Five PWCS Schools Named 2025 America’s Healthiest Schools
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named five Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) as 2025 America’s Healthiest Schools. Buckland Mills, Minnieville, Piney Branch, and Victory Elementary Schools, and Unity Braxton Middle School earned the national recognition for their outstanding commitment to student and staff wellness. More from Prince William County Public Schools
