Prince William

On Tuesday, we told you where residents can get meals distributed to them by the government in the wake of the spread of the Chinese coronavirus.

Today, we’re hearing two new elementary schools in Prince William County have been added to that list of distribution sites — Coles Elementary School, located 7405 Hoadly Road near Manassas,  and Yorkshire Elementary School, located at 7610 Old Centreville Road near Manassas.


News

The 37 members of the 131st Basic Session graduated Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in advance of their originally scheduled graduation date of Friday, March 20, 2020.

In accordance with Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s directives related to COVID-19, traditional commencement exercises were canceled for Friday for the 36 new Troopers and one new Special Agent Accountant.


Event

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


News

Despite schools across Virginia being closed for at least two weeks, school divisions in our area are doing what they can to keep up with the demand of providing meals for economically disadvantaged children.

In Prince William County, to-go meals will be provided to all children under the age of 18 present at the time of service, without charge, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service, according to the school division.


News

All public buildings in Stafford County will close tomorrow as part of a national effort to curb the spread of the Chinese coronavirus.

The closure announcement comes a day after county administrator Thomas Foley declared a local state of emergency in Stafford. That is on top of declarations at the state and federal levels.


News

Fredericksburg City officials have taken their first public health action since declaring a state of emergency: The city will limit the number of customers in a restaurant or bar to just 10 people per establishment. 

The move is in response to recent announcements made by both Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and President Donald Trump, both of whom ordered identical restrictions. 


News

Manassas City is now under a local state of emergency in response to the spread of Chinese coronavirus.

The declaration comes as officials in neighboring jurisdictions Fredericksburg, and in Prince William, and Stafford counties made identical declarations yesterday.


Obituaries

June K. Coari (Age 94) of Montclair, VA and formerly of Fairfax, VA and West New York, NJ, passed away  on March 12, 2020.

She is predeceased by her husband, Walter J. Coari.  She is survived by her children, Beth (Omar) Oteyza, Stephen (Julie) Coari, and three grandchildren (Lindsey, Michael, and Erin).