Press Release

The Board of Directors of the Youth Orchestras of Prince William (YOPW) is pleased to announce that Claudia Morales has been appointed to the position of Executive Director.

Morales joins YOPW after serving as the Managing Director of The Metropolitan Chorus in Arlington, Virginia for four years. She worked with Music Director and Conductor Maestro, Barry Hemphill nurturing a vibrant organization that is part of an exciting matrix of partnerships and collaborations that include joined works with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, McLean Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia and the annual collaboration with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra for the traditional Annual Messiah Sing-Along.

Girls on the Run of NOVA Fall 2015 Registration Now Open Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is now registering girls in 3rd through 8th grade for their unique, curriculum-based after school program.

By using a curriculum that creatively integrates running with life lessons, Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia supports girls in developing the confidence and character they need to become strong, healthy women.

Brigadier General (BG) Wilma L. Vaught, US Air Force (Ret), will speak at the Freedom Museum on September 29, 2015.

She will discuss the story of women in the military and her most lasting contribution, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial.

Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC- DST) in partnership with The Delta Education and Public Service Foundation of Prince William County, Inc., a 501(c) organization will host the 2nd Annual Business Building Workshop.

The workshop will held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Northern Virginia Community College, 15200 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Experts in the field of small business development will share best practices, and provide participants with key resources to move forward with their vision.

According to Prince William police, the tractor-trailer truck was on fire, causing delays on Gordon Boulevard and Devil’s Reach Road on Thursday evening.

A truck was in flames in Lake Ridge last week. On the evening of Thursday, September 3, a Potomac Local reader reported that they witnessed a truck engulfed in flames.

A total of 38 people make up the 2016 class of Leadership Prince William.

The names and businesses of the class members were released Sept. 3. Leadership Prince William will hold a send off reception at George Mason University Science and Technology Campus at 7:30 a.m on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Virginia Senator Charles “Chuck” Colgan will be honored with a Gala Tribute on Friday evening, September 25, 2015, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus.  The event coincides with the Senator’s 89^th birthday.  Individual tickets and Sponsorships are available to the community.     

The festive evening will kick off with a reception at 6:30pm in the Hylton Center’s Didlake Grand Foyer and Gregory Family Theatre.  A “This is Your Life” themed program will begin at 7:30pm in Merchant Hall, where a variety of elected officials and private individuals will pay tribute to Senator Colgan and his storied career in both aviation and public service.

Volunteer on National Public Lands Day for a trail cleanup at the Crow’s Nest Canoe and Kayak Launch access point, Saturday, Sept. 26, noon to 2 p.m.

The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are sponsoring the event.

Local 2598 Prince William Professional Fire Fighters in conjunction with the Prince William County Police Association will be hosting the second annual Prince William Cup charity soccer tournament on September 27th at Patriot High School at 10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville.  The 27th is planned to be a FREE public safety community day with two soccer games as the background.  There will be 50/50 raffles, food, car seat checks, DJ, fire trucks, police cruisers, bounce houses and various events just to name some of the fun.

This event has been several months in the making, with semi-final games being held on September 13th.  The 27th is planned to be the consolation game at 1pm followed by the championship at 3pm.  The police and fire departments have both put together two teams, each team playing for worthy charities.