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Cold front brings showers, cooler temps, followed by dry conditions | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

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As a cold front sweeps through the region today, residents can expect a change in weather patterns, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. The front is set to bring isolated to scattered rain showers, primarily along the I-95 corridor and eastern zones, with a chance of a rumble of thunder as it moves through. The highest likelihood of thunderstorms is predicted for central Maryland and much of Northeast Maryland, where the Storm Prediction Center has issued a General Risk advisory.

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Concerned community members rally to ‘save the Moss Free Clinic’

By Amelia Breeden

“On Sunday afternoon, nearly 100 people gathered in a Taco Bell parking lot less than a mile from the clinic’s doors with a shared aim: taking ownership of its now-precarious future. Many carried red signs with white lettering that read: “Support the Moss Free Clinic,” as well as hand-crafted messages critical of Mary Washington Healthcare, which decided it will cease discussions with the clinic’s Board of Directors regarding funding.” reports Fredericksburg Free Press.

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Balls Ford Road widening project completed

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo: Prince William County on Youtube]

The 1.2-mile improvement, located in the Gainesville Magisterial District, includes not only the widening of the roadway, but also a 16-foot-wide grass median, a 10-foot-wide shared-use path and a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along the south and north side of the road respectively.

Prince William County Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir thanked the staff and all involved in building and completing the $64-million project.  “Glad you brought it in on time and under budget … congratulations,” Weir said.

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Warming trend expected after frosty start | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

Residents of the Mid-Atlantic region woke up to frosty conditions early this morning, with temperatures dropping below freezing in some areas. A Frost Advisory remained in effect until 8 a.m. for central and Northeast Maryland, extending south to the Virginia Piedmont and parts of southern Maryland, while a Freeze Warning lingered until the same time for portions of the Shenandoah Valley and Potomac Highlands.

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President Biden announces sweeping climate actions during Earth Day speech at Prince William Forest Park

By Kevin Sandell
Biden at Prince William Forest Park [YouTube screenshot]

The president was joined by the Secretary of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency administrator, the AmeriCorps CEO, and members of Congress to announce $7 billion in grants through the EPA’s “Solar for All” grant competition, which provides funding to states, municipalities, and nonprofits to deliver residential solar power to 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

Additionally, the president announced the start of the American Climate Corps, a federal jobs initiative to hire 20,000 Americans to build clean energy and climate resiliency projects around the country. The American Climate Corps is modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps, a workforce initiative started by then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt following the Great Depression in 1933. The Civilian Conservation Corps developed and built the Prince William Forest Park in Triangle.

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Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney threatens to withhold prosecution amid funding dispute

By Alan Gloss
Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth (Photo: Mike Beaty)

In a letter addressed to the Chair and the Supervisors of Prince William County, Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth outlined her intention to withhold prosecution of certain misdemeanor charges, effective May 1, 2024, if county leaders don’t give her more employees.

According to the letter, the Prince William County Prosecutor’s Office is operating with 26 fewer positions than required.  A recent time study showed the office has a deficit of seven attorneys and 19 administrative staff, Ashworth wrote.

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Prince William County Committee of 100 explores nuclear power

By Alan Gloss

At a presentation hosted by the Prince William County Committee of 100, the community gathered to explore the potential utilization of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a viable energy source for the Northern Virginia region.

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Prince William Fire and Rescue respond to fires at school, home

By Kelly Sienkowski
Prince William fire and rescue respond to a house fire on Merrily Way

Prince William fire and rescue units responded to a residential fire on Merrily Way on April 22, and a fire at Loch Lomond Elementary School on April 20, 2024. No injuries were reported in either incident.

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