News

MANASSAS — Prince William County’s “Democratic Immigrant Caucus” hosted a rally and vigil against immigrant children’s prisons as part of a collaboration with the nationwide event known as Lights for Liberty.

The event on July 12 coincided with other events across the U.S. held, where vigils here held as part of “Lights for Liberty.”


Obituaries

Vera L. Ray, 90, of Woodbridge, Virginia on July 13, 2019. Visitation is Monday, July 22, 2019 from 1-2pm with a service at 2pm at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192.


Business

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center introduces a new procedure for dialysis patients which keeps them from undergoing open surgery.

Earlier this month, physicians at the Sentara Heart & Vascular Center performed the first minimally invasive procedure in Northern Virginia to create a permanent access for one of our patients requiring dialysis.


Event

StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.


Politics

The race to replace Prince William County’s outgoing Commonwealth’s Attorney Paul Ebert is beginning to take shape with both candidates — Republican Mike May and Democrat Amy Ashworth – saying they support some criminal justice reforms but disagree about how they should be implemented.


Podcast

Vanpools are becoming a more popular way to commute in Northern Virginia.

OmniRide’s Vanpool Alliance program has more than 600 vans registered and in use with its program. The majority of the vans use the Interstate 95/395 corridor, ferrying commuters to and from their offices in Washington, D.C., and Arlington.


Prince William

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — A steady stream of people who knew Michele McQuigg came to speak in favor of her.

They talked about the former elected House of Delegates ‘members’ ability to reach across the aisle to and work with constituents of both political parties to solve problems.