A non-profit on a mission to deliver unused food to those who need it is celebrating a milestone.
Prince William Food Rescue, a local initiative to mobilize volunteers to reduce food waste, is announced the delivery of its 200,000th pound of food rescued – the equivalent of nearly 101,000 meals. It has taken less than six months from its inception in August 2019 to surpass the organization’s first-year goal.
It was a stormy, messy morning at the Manassas Regional Airport.
As heavy rains moved through the area, the airport closed one of the main thoroughfares that carry drivers across the airport campus, as well as connects drivers to the Broad Run Virginia Railway Express station.
Looking for something fun to do with your sweet Valentine? There are multiple events happening locally where you and sweetheart can visit.
A Prince William County tourism press release lists the descriptions, dates, and locations |
Dr. Steve Walts, superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), presented his proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget to the Prince William School Board on February 5, 2020.
Prince William police press release | On January 16, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Potomac Middle School, located at 3130 Panther Pride Dr. in Dumfries (22026), was notified of an alleged assault by a teacher against a student that was reported to have occurred earlier that day.
The investigation revealed that a verbal altercation occurred between the teacher and the student over a confiscated cell phone.
Police in Manassas says they have now verified the legitimacy of a charity in which it warned its residents about earlier this week.
On Monday, police told Potomac Local News that someone was walking going to door-to-door seeking donations on behalf of the Virginia Youth Club of America, using a flier with the police department’s name on it.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Prince William County Public Schools attendance area boundary planning committee.
Press release | Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) are participating in African American History Month, recognized annually in February. North Stafford High School is hosting the SCPS signature celebration event, Black History is Everyone’s History, on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
The event, open to the public, aims to foster conversation and connection between local African American business owners, Greek organizations, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) representatives and SCPS families.
Press release | Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin hosted an inaugural Woodbridge Town Hall on Thursday, January 30 at Leesylvania Elementary School. Supervisor Franklin was joined by Seth Handler-Voss (Director of Parks and Recreation), Raul Torres (Director of the Human Rights Commission), and Loree Williams (Vice-Chair of the School Board).
Each spoke about projects and initiatives taking place in the Woodbridge District and answered questions from residents. Topics that were discussed include the widening of Route 1, parking concerns at commuter lots, cleanup at the Neabsco Boardwalk, and the FY 2021 Prince William County budget priorities for the Woodbridge District.
Members of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women/Prince William County Chapter (NCBW/PWCC) has partnered with John D. Jenkins Elementary School, and Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) to launch an initiative designed to help teach students financial literacy.
