Politics

With many years of experience as a teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools, Lisa Zargarpur wants the focus to be on student success and better funding in Prince William County.

She lives outside Manassas and is running for Prince William County School Board for the Coles District.


Event

Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.


Politics

Heather Mitchell, currently a senior aide to Prince William County Board of Supervisors is running for the Virginia House of Delegates and is focused on transportation, education, and veterans.

Known in Republican circles for her support for gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidate Corey Stewart, this is Mitchell’s first time seeking statewide office.


Politics

Joseph George is running to represent the Neabsco District (Dale City) on the Prince William County School Board. He works for the Department of Defense and has been heavily involved with Prince William County Schools over the years in leadership positions for PTO/PTA and the Principal Advisory Council.

George last ran for the seat in 2015 and lost to current Neabsco District School Board representative Diane Raulston.


Politics

Hassan Ahmad, a long-time Sterling resident in Loudoun County with 15 years of legal experience, is running for the Virginia House of Delegates District 87. His focuses are transportation, criminal justice reform, and education. A portion of the 87th District is in Prince William County.

Name: Hassan Minhaj Ahmad


Originals

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Affordable housing’s future in Prince William County unclear amidst predicted federal funding cuts.

Federal subsidies for affordable housing are predicted to decline in the coming years. In Prince William County’s 2020 budget proposal, the county’s affordable housing needs are spelled out, but it remains unclear how demand will be met amidst rapid growth and change in the area.


Traffic

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is lifting lane closures to make Memorial Day weekend travel easier and safer.

Work zones and most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia will be suspended from noon Friday, May 24, until noon Tuesday, May 28.