Crime in Prince William County declined in 2025, with police reporting a 10.5% overall decrease and a nearly 19% drop in violent crime compared with 2024.
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Author: Mauriah Church-Barbour
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Prince William County will launch its Seniors Without Walls program in February 2026, rolling out rotating pop-up events as a bridge toward a future permanent senior center. County leaders say the model is designed to reach older adults who may not have access to traditional center-based programming.
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Lawson previously served with the Fairfax County Police Department and joins PWCPD’s western district operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in humanities from Roberts Wesleyan College and a law degree from Rutgers School of Law.
Rappahannock Goodwill Region plans to relocate its England Run store to a much larger space inside the same Stafford County shopping center, with an opening targeted for early 2026.
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The play centers on a court-ordered visit between an elderly widower, Mr. Green, and a young corporate executive, Ross Gardiner. What begins as an obligation gradually develops into a relationship that explores forgiveness, tradition, and understanding across generations.
The Washington Nationals announced the 2026 Fredericksburg Nationals coaching staff, naming Chris O’Neill as the team’s new manager, according to a press release. O’Neill becomes the fourth manager in FredNats franchise history as the team enters its sixth season.
The bills were introduced by Sen. Saddam Salim, D-Fairfax, who has not yet received hearings on the measures. One proposal, Senate Bill 351, would prohibit most civil arrests in and around courthouses, while the other bills address law enforcement identification practices and cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The funds were raised through the sale of a home built with support from the company’s trade partners and suppliers, many of whom donated labor and materials or provided them at reduced cost. The effort allowed more of the home’s proceeds to be directed to charitable causes.
The New Dominion Section of the National Council of Negro Women is offering four scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors in the region, according to a press release.
The scholarships are open to students living in western Fairfax, western Prince William, Loudoun, and Fauquier counties. The organization serves students across these areas through its education and community programs.
The department said last weekend’s storm left a solid sheet of ice across the community after snow turned to sleet and freezing rain. With temperatures remaining below freezing, officials warn the ice continues to harden and remain extremely slick, especially on hills and sloped areas. Fire officials urged residents to avoid icy terrain, secure pets, wear footwear with traction, and stay indoors when conditions are unsafe.