I'm the Founder and Publisher of Potomac Local News. Raised in Woodbridge, I'm now raising my family in Northern Virginia and care deeply about our community. If you're not getting our FREE email newsletter, you are missing out. Subscribe Now!
Here’s a look at today’s coronavirus hospitalization report.
Prince William Health District
The Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas had planned to reopen to the public in January. Now the center says it will remain closed spring, at least.
The Center for the Arts in Fairfax, VA and the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA will delay the start of indoor, in-person performances until March 2021, at the earliest. The two performing arts venues, which are operated by George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) will continue to present digital performances and events through Mason Arts at Home and Hylton at Home, featuring a diverse lineup of renowned professional artists, community arts partners, and students and faculty of CVPA. The venues will gradually phase in a small number of in-person, indoor performances when it is considered safe to do so, in coordination with state and George Mason University officials.
Prince William police tell us they had to pull two people apart — both whom were biting each other — inside a home in Woodbridge.
Malicious Wounding – On December 1 at 17:15PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13600 block of Grandview Ave in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault.
Campbell County supervisors have passed a resolution rejecting Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent executive order, declaring the county a “First Amendment sanctuary” and directing the county to express opposition to the governor’s new safety guidelines that limit the size of gatherings, among other restrictions.
The third time wasn’t the charm for Prince William police, as County Supervisors on Tuesday failed to bar language from the county’s upcoming strategic plan that would call for defunding the department.
In a 5-3 vote, most Democrats on the Board voted against an effort by Supervisor Peter Candland (R-Gainesville) to block efforts to “reallocate” or defund police.
Prince William police report a series of home burglaries in the county.
Residential Burglary – On November 30 at 1:30AM, officers responded to the Somerset Pointe Apartments located in the 14700 block of Deming Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a burglary. A resident of the apartment reported to police that the burglary occurred sometime between 3:00PM on November 29 and 1:00AM on November 30. The investigation revealed that entry was attempted through the front door and eventually made through the unsecured rear door. A police K-9 searched the area for any suspects who were not located. No property was reported missing.
Five people were arrested on numerous charges following a traffic stop.
On Thursday, November 26 at 9:43 a.m., Deputy G.W. Gildea stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Warrenton Road.
Here’s a look at today’s coronavirus hospitalization report.
Prince William Health District
In January, Stafford County Public Schools officials will push for a $25 million plan to give every teacher a raise.
The school division aims to completely overhaul its pay scale for teachers to become more competitive with jurisdictions like neighboring Prince William County, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties.
Police were called to a report of shots fired inside a house.
On Wednesday, November 25 at 6:10 p.m, officers responded to the Rivergate Apartments located in the 13100 block of Marina Way in Woodbridge to investigate shots fired call.
