Manassas City leaders will consider giving their mayor a say.
A public hearing to discuss whether or not the city’s mayor should have a vote is expected to be announced soon. Historically, the mayor has cast a vote only to play the role of a tie-breaker in the instance the council is deadlocked on an issue.
Back in March, after local schools were forced to switch to remote instruction because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Prince William school board asked the board of supervisors for $5 million in extra money to buy electronic devices to help high school students complete their online coursework.
A Stafford woman is charged with assault and battery after she commanded her dog to attack deputies, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:
From the sheriff’s office:
As of July 17, a total of 178 people in Prince William County have died due to the coronavirus disease.
There have been 8,240 cases of coronavirus reported in the county, and 728 people have been hospitalized since the start of the pandemic in early March.
Obituary Pending
The City of Fredericksburg released a press statement today announcing its first coronavirus related death.
The death is that of a male city resident in his 70s who passed away July 21. This is the 47th death in the region, and the 2,048th death in the Commonwealth of Virginia due to the coronavirus.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the $142 million Balls Ford Interchange Project that is expected to help relieve traffic congestion.
Construction will begin this fall and is expected to be completed in November 2022.
A colorful beer has been added to the menu at Old Bust Head Brew and it is available on draft and to-go for customers to come and try.
Old Bust Head Brew calls it: Summer Cherry Wit. It is a tart brew that is made with sweet and sour cherry puree, according to Old Bust Head Brew’s Twitter post.
The 2020 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) weekend events will shift to virtual-only due to ongoing public health concerns from the coronavirus.
According to a press release from the Marine Corps Marathon Organization, officials have stated how they feel about the virtual event and why they chose that route.
