Public servants are more important than ever in the current coronavirus pandemic, yet, the Prince William County Police Department is losing its guiding member: Chief Barry Barnard.
Barnard, who has served Prince William County police for 44 years, with four of those years as chief, announced his retirement on May 13. He is the fourth chief of police to lead the department since its creation 50 years ago.
I was so close, I could taste it.
After waiting in line for 90 minutes, I finally pulled up to the Krispy Kreme, ready for my free donuts. It was then, my car the next in line, that the police came and closed the sale, directing everyone to go home.
K.O Distillery will continue selling its original formula hand sanitizer after Memorial Day.
While it won’t be selling out hand sanitizer through curbside services on Monday, May 25, you can still order online today. They will continue to be open Tuesday through Friday for their curbside services.
The Rhythm Rockers are a rockabilly trio from Fredericksburg that, like other musical acts across the world, have felt the sting of the pandemic.
Unable to play to live crowds for fear of spreading the coronavirus, the band has started playing for audiences again by live-streaming their performances on Facebook.
Two Breweries have made six-pack beers with $6 per pack going towards healthcare worker supplies.
Water’s End Brewery and Beltway Brewing Company have donated $12,000 to the Inova “COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund” so far through a collaboration brew, People Performing under Extreme conditions, or PPE , to supply healthcare workers with personal protective equipment.
Potomac Local News wants to help area restaurants get back on their feet by posting some of their Tweets here on our website.
Please support our local restaurants in their time of need.
Virginia State Parks set a goal to reopen campgrounds.
In Richmond, Virginia State Parks are working toward a goal to reopen campgrounds for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25. The announcement comes as part of the state’s phase one reopening strategy that begins Friday, May 15, following the coronavirus outbreak.
Craft breweries in Prince William County are finding ways to celebrate American Craft Beer Week in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 11 – 17 is American Craft Beer Week. It is a time to brew up beer lover support for small and independent breweries, providing a boost in excitement for the beer community just when it is needed most, according to a Visit Prince William, Virginia press release.
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Toys for Tots steps up to deliver toys, games, and books for children.
Toys for Tots is a non-profit national charity program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
Mark Olsen scraped up about $100 and some plywood and went to work.
He wanted to give the City of Manassas, its residents, and downtown business owners a gift.
