Politics

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) Yesli Vega, a military wife, mother, former police officer, and Prince William County Sheriff’s deputy announced her campaign for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors Coles Magisterial District.

If elected, Vega, a Republican would serve as the first minority representative in the history of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.


Opinion

Because of housing overdevelopment, quality of life will suffer next school year for many of the students, parents, and teachers affected by the recent boundary changes for 16 elementary schools in the Woodbridge, Neabsco, and Occoquan districts.

Quality of life will continue to suffer for the thousands of other students and teachers packed into overcrowded classrooms and more than 200 trailers, countywide.


STAFFORD — (Press Release) The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of several vehicle tampering incidents that occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday in the Stafford Lakes subdivision.

On January 30, 2019, Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to Emerald Drive for a report of vehicle tampering. Upon arrival, they reviewed video footage with the homeowner which showed a suspect entering the vehicle earlier that evening. The victim did not find anything missing from the vehicle.


PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) On January 29 at 8:35 a.m., officers responded to the 15300 block of Nottingham Dr in Manassas (20112) to investigate a man who was walking around the neighborhood naked.

When an officer arrived, he located the man standing naked in the middle of Nottingham Dr. The officer determined the accused was under the influence of an unknown substance and attempted to detain him.


Prince William

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) The police department is looking for young men and women who want to serve their community – with honor and distinction – in the field of law enforcement.

If this describes you or someone you know, apply from Feb. 1 to Feb. 17, 2019, for a paid position in the Prince William County Police Cadet Program.


Politics

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) Amy Ashworth announces her candidacy for the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney for Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney represents you, the people, in the criminal cases before the courts and oversees a staff of 24 prosecutors.


Features

MANASSAS — (Press Release) Born at the Bottom of the Ship, a new exhibit featured at the Center of the Arts, investigates the identity of the descendants of Africans brought to America, and how that identity still exists in the new tribe – Blacks, who are uniquely African American while also being considered neither.

James and Zsudayka Terrell address this disconnect in Born at the Bottom of the Ship by creating their own collection of portraits that feature traditional African references incorporated within modernity.


Politics

RICHMOND — A House of Delegates subcommittee killed four bills to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment on a 4-2 party-line vote Tuesday amid verbal conflicts between the chairwoman and members of the audience.

The decision to “pass by indefinitely” HJ 577, HJ 579, HJ 583 and SJ 284 marks the end for efforts to pass legislation ratifying the ERA — a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution preventing sex discrimination — unless it is brought up in the full House Privileges and Elections Committee Friday.


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