WOODBRIDGE — OmniRide felt the sting of the latest partial government shutdown.
Ridership on OmniRide express commuter buses fell 15.6 percent from January 1st through the 25th. That comes to a loss of 788 passengers per day and resulted in the loss of $5,169 per day in fare revenue.
DALE CITY — A larger than life presence was laid to rest.
A funeral for John Douglas Jenkins, 79, was held at the Hytlon Memorial Chapel. More than 500 people gathered Wednesday, Feb. 13 to say farewell to the longest-serving Prince William County Supervisor in history.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William County is a big place. More than just the county of nearly a half-million people, there are five towns and two cities geographically located inside Prince William County’s borders.
When it comes to economic development, different businesses are drawn to different areas and around the county.
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.
WOODBRIDGE — A new elementary school in Woodbridge will be named for a long-serving member of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
Currently known as “Parkway Elementary School,” the new campus near Chinn Park Regional Library will be permanently named John D. Jenkins Elementary School.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The first black man to be elected to public office in Prince William County has died.
The Prince William Chapter of the NAACP announced the death of John Harper, 83, on Monday.
RICHMOND — “Redemption.”
That word was used repeatedly as five black leaders from across Virginia gathered Monday urging state legislators to rescind statements calling for Gov. Ralph Northam’s resignation following his blackface photo scandal.
RICHMOND — Virginia bar patrons might soon see a slew of new advertisements from their favorite hangouts — ads that include prices for happy hour specials.
Legislation moving through this year’s General Assembly would allow restaurants and bars to include drink prices in their happy hour advertisements.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) Below is the schedule of services for Supervisor John D. Jenkins:
The visitations and the memorial service will be held at the Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) The Prince William County Police Department continues to ask the public for assistance regarding the whereabouts of Eli Joseph Blahut, who was originally reported as missing to police on January 31.
Eli was last seen in the Woodbridge area around 2:00 p.m. on January 25 after leaving a location on Ashton Ave in the Manassas area of Prince William County on January 25 (change from previous release).
