News

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe will attend the unveiling of a new statue for the long-serving Charles J. Colgan, according to George Mason University Science and Technology Campus Director of Campus Relations Molly Grove.

Colgan, of Manassas, now retired, was the longest-serving Virginia State Senator in Richmond.


Business

The Prince William Science Accelerator will be the recipient of a new $50,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. 

The awarding ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at the accelerator located at 9385 Discovery Boulevard just outside Manassas.


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

From Prince William police:

Abduction | Domestic Related – On September 13 at 11:40PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 3100 block of Arrowhead Ct in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a domestic disturbance. The victim, a 36-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal argument which escalated. During the encounter, the accused prevented the victim from leaving the room and, at one point, held her in a bathroom. The victim screamed which prompted neighbors to contact police. Officers arrived and, upon hearing additional screaming, forced entry into the home finding the victim in the bathroom. The victim was not injured. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without further incident.


News

Prince William County resident and former Prince William Republican Committee Chairman Bill Card was moved to write a letter to members of the County School Board after it, on Sept. 7, 2016, discussed changes to a non-discrimination policy. 

School Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers wants to add the words “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” to the school division’s non-discrimination policy 


News

From Manassas City police: 

Shooting [Update]
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2016, Manassas City Police was dispatched to the 9800 block of Maury Ln where officers discovered three victims who had been shot. All three victims are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries from apparent gunshot wounds. A preliminary description of suspects is of several Hispanic males occupying two vehicles that were seen leaving the area together – one dark gray Mercedes sedan and the other a dark Honda sedan with loud exhaust. The incident does not appear to have been random in nature and Manassas City Detectives are actively pursuing leads working with the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force and the Prince William County-Manassas-Manassas Park Vice Narcotics Task Force. This investigation is in its early stages with additional updates to follow.


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From the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission: 

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) is pleased to again participate in Try Transit Week and Car Free Day – two events that encourage people to find alternatives to driving solo and award prizes for pledging to do so!