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Cowan Boulevard to Close for 3 Weeks beginning October 21 for Sewer Main Replacement

Published October 15, 2024 at 1:24PM

I-95 looking north at the Cowan Boulevard overpass in Fredericksburg.

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As reported in July, approximately 1,480 linear feet of sewer main is being replaced through the Belmont Apartments and under Cowan Boulevard, which includes the section that failed on New Year’s Eve 2023 and resulted in a Cowan Boulevard emergency closure in January of this year. The City’s Public Works Department and its contractor, W.C. Spratt, have been working to replace the sewer main since late winter. Replacement of this essential sewer infrastructure is now roughly 80% complete.

Manassas Offers New Spanish-Speaking Resources for Residents

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 15, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 18, 2024 at 9:43PM

Manassas City Hall

The City of Manassas is now offering new services to Spanish speakers in an effort to better reach residents.

The new services include an anonymous Spanish-only WhatsApp channel to stay updated on the city, Spanish email notifications and emergency alerts, Spanish messaging for events and YouTube videos that can be viewed in Spanish.

Prince William Chamber Hosting Affordable Workforce Housing Panel

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 15, 2024 at 9:00AM

The Prince William County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a panel on affordable workforce housing on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Potomac Valley Church in Dumfries.

The summit will bring together multiple industry leaders, policymakers and developers to discuss strategies that will benefit Prince William County. It will be hosted at the Potomac Valley Church at 1006 Williamstown Drive in Dumfries from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration is encouraged.

Annual Band Together to Fight Hunger Returns Nov. 4, Featuring 397 Students and Five Marching Bands

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published October 15, 2024 at 8:00AM

Band Together's 2016 Joint Performance (Photo | Stafford Schools)

Stafford County Public Schools will host its 14th annual Band Together to Fight Hunger Program on November 4, 2024. The event will be held at Mountain View High School at 7 p.m.

In 2005, Mountain View High School welcomed its first Band Director, Doug Armstrong, a Virginia Tech graduate who helped establish Hokies for the Hungry, a fundraiser supporting the local food bank in Blacksburg, VA. Inspired by this, Armstrong created Band Together to Fight Hunger in Stafford County to help the community. The annual event gathers five high school marching bands—Mountain View, Colonial Forge, Stafford, Brooke Point, and North Stafford—to perform their shows.

Q+A with Prince William’s New Social Services Director

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 14, 2024 at 11:00AM

Phyllis Jennings-Holt

Prince William County recently appointed Phyllis Jennings-Holt as the new director of the Department of Social Services following a national recruitment process.

Jennings-Holt has worked in the county since September 1992 in various roles in DSS. She’s been a social worker, case manager, assistant director of protective services and deputy director. Jennings-Holt was the acting director of DSS starting in June, and effective immediately became the director.

Prince William Police to Hand Out Free Car Tracking Tags

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 11, 2024 at 11:00AM

Prince William County Police Department is giving out free tracking tags for vehicles. [Photo by KoolShooters via Pexels]

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — or until the approximately 900 tags are gone — PWCPD will be distributing free tracking tags to county residents to help locate and recover stolen vehicles. According to a public information officer in PWCPD, the county’s completed and attempted thefts are up 13% from this time last year.

The PIO said the department picked Woodbridge High School because it’s “somewhat central” and is densely populated. Detectives will be able to install the tags onsite.

Police Called to Domestic Incident at Rolling Brook Apartments in Lake Ridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:55AM

Prince William police responded to a domestic incident at Rolling Brook Apartments in Lake Ridge early Friday morning, October 11, 2024.

Few details have been released by police, but a tipster informed Potomac Local that officers were seen using a tactical vehicle at the apartment complex around 1 a.m. The nature of the incident remains unclear.

Stafford Supervisor Diggs Endorses Derrick Anderson for Congress

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:52AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Diggs, elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2024 representing the George Washington District, praised Anderson’s leadership and vision for the future in a statement announcing his endorsement.

“Derrick Anderson is the leader we need to unite our community and tackle the challenges that matter most, both locally and globally,” Diggs said. “With a deep commitment to putting country over party and strong roots in our community, Derrick is focused on building a brighter, more inclusive future for all. His vision and dedication inspire real change. Let’s come together and support Derrick in making that vision a reality.”

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Set to Reopen After Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:30AM

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is preparing to reopen after a fire temporarily forced the restaurant to close in August 2024.

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Sheriff’s Report: Bathroom Fight at Brooke Point High School, Vehicle Theft

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:21AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Courage Lane, 10/8, 8:57 a.m. Deputy S.M. Craig responded to an assault. It was advised a female suspect assaulted the victim due to a previous eviction. Deputy Craig located the suspect and detained her without incident. She was charged with assault and battery and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.