Greetings, Prince William – Jenkins-Donelson Foundation, a nonprofit which provides food and essentials to those in need, will be holding a Community Giveaway on Sunday, March 27, 1pm-4pm at Juke Box Diner, 8637 Sudley Road in Manassas. Volunteers are needed 10am-5pm to help set up, offload items from trucks and assist attendees with selections. You’ll feel great as you help vulnerable local residents select much-needed clothing and food for their families! Please email Carolyn at [email protected] to learn more.
Animal lovers! Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets has several volunteer openings, to include Volunteer Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, Website Coordinator, Grant Coordinator and Events Coordinator. Pet care is always needed, and the furbabies will appreciate all you do to improve their quality of life! Please visithttps://www.humanesocietynv.org/volunteer for more information on how you can get involved.
On March 11 at 6:59 p.m., Deputy C.M. Sterne went to a Walmart at 11 Village Parkway in Stafford County for a report of a pedestrian struck by an SUV. The deputy learned a 70-year-old pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart in the parking lot, when an SUV struck her.
Emergency crews took the woman to a hospital with serious injuries.
By Casey Harper
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pressuring the Internal Revenue Service over ongoing problems and unaddressed issues from last year’s filing season even as this year’s season is in full swing.
Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.
Prince William County announced the dates and times for the 2022 commencement ceremonies for all county high schools.
According to the county school division, should inclement waeather force the postponement of a graduation ceremony, a make up will event will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host an event coordinated by the EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) Committee focusing on the special challenges faced and awareness needed by young black men.
The free virtual event, “Being a Young Black Male in America Today,” will be held on Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to noon.
In Prince William County, the average homeowner would pay about $250 more in Real Estate taxes in the coming year.
If the county’s newly proposed budget is passed, Fiscal Year 2023 will be the thirteenth consecutive year residential county tax bills will increase.
A 27-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Dumfries.
Two intersections in Occoquan are about to become safer for pedestrians.
Crews will begin installing ADA-compliant ramps and crosswalks at Mill, Washington, and Ellicott Streets. According to Mayor Earnie Porta, these projects are largely grant-funded and are being coordinated on behalf of the town by Prince William County.
