Business

Those charged with economic development in Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park plan to share their vision for the region on January 23 in Woodbridge.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s annual “Future of the Region” event where representatives will speak about what new businesses are coming to the region, and the types of enterprises they’re pursuing.


News

A bill that will allow the county government to remove shrubbery from roadways that are blocking the view of drivers.

Currently, it’s the Virginia Department of Transportation’s job to clear overgrowth from the roads. The bill was introduced by Virginia Senator Richard Stuart (R-Stafford, Prince William), and Delegates Joshua Cole (D-28, Fredericksburg, Stafford) and Mark Cole (R-88, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania).


Obituaries

On January 7th, 2020 Miyoko Paul, 96 of Woodbridge, Virginia was called home.

She passed peacefully in Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She leaves behind her late husband William Paul, son Junichi (George) Naito, daughter Wanda Paul-Brazalovics, son in law James Brazalovics, grandchildren Paula Naito, Katie Brazalovics, Justin Brazalovics, Taylor Brazalovics. Great-grandchildren Kaylee Feldt, Bryson Brazalovics and Landon Feldt.


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

Updated 11:30 a.m Jan. 14 | In the post below, we told you we would follow up with Stafford County officials on a request from the Board of Supervisors to the Commonwealth Transportation Board in Richmond, or a request to add a temporary signal light at Route 1 and Truslow Road.

Statement from the county | At this time, we have not heard any response from the Secretary of Transportation, to which we sent the letter.


Business

Carmello’s Restaurant ended its fight with the city today.

Owner Alice Pires says she began the process of removing the wrought-iron fixtures on the windows of her Downtown Manassas eatery that caused such a stir with the city’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) last summer, and later in the year with the city council.


Traffic

Prince William County’s newest high school will won’t be located on the street residents had thought it would be.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted to change the address of the soon-to-be-built high school near Gainesville.