“The county is aware that the Non-Emergency Public Safety line, 703-792-6500, is experiencing difficulties and is working on resolving it,” Prince William County Government announced. “In the interim, if you have a non-emergency to report please call 703-792-6590. If you have an emergency please call 911.”

The temporary alternate number for non-emergencies is 703-792-6590 while county officials address the outage with the primary line.


“The proposed zoning text amendment simply will restrict any further by-right development of data centers in Prince William County,” InsideNoVa reported. “That means any and all new data center projects will have to be approved or disapproved by the board.”

“As I said last year when I gave my directive to begin retiring the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District, the overlay has created a situation where data center projects are authorized to build by right, bypassing review by the county’s Planning Department, Planning Commission, and even the Board of Supervisors,” Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye told InsideNoVa.


State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, Democrat, will be joined by area lawmakers, including Sen. Danica Roem, Democrat, of Prince William County, for a data center listening tour stop near Manassas on Monday evening.

The event, originally scheduled at a hotel in Gainesville, has been relocated to the Best Western Battlefield Inn in Manassas. It remains set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 15. Organizers have also confirmed State Senator Kannan Srinivasan, Democrat, Loudoun, will participate.


“We are disappointed to announce that tonight’s Fridays at 5 concert with Delta Spur has been canceled due to impending hazardous weather conditions,” Prince William County Parks & Recreation announced. “The safety of our attendees, performers, and staff remains our top priority.”

The free outdoor concert series was scheduled for Friday, June 12, at Sean T. Connaughton Plaza in Woodbridge.


“The Prince William County Planning Office and Planning Commission will never request payments by wire transfer, credit card or Automated Clearing House (ACH) through email,” Prince William County announced. “All official county email communications are sent from addresses ending in @pwcgov.org.”

“Residents and businesses who have questions about an email’s authenticity should contact the Prince William County Planning Office at 703-792-7615 before responding, providing personal information or making any payment,” the county stated.


Leesylvania State Park experienced too much of a good thing in early June, as parkgoers faced crowds and rules that are new to this riverfront park in Woodbridge.

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This summer, Prince William Public Libraries invites families and readers of all ages to dig a little deeper with the theme “Unearth a Story.” From June 15 through August 16, participants can uncover hidden worlds, explore the past, and discover something new with every page.

Summer Reading features more than 350 free programs designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection. Activities range from dinosaurs and prehistoric plants to gardening and everything in between.


Chief Vernon Galyen accepted the proclamation on behalf of the department. He emphasized that safety is a collaborative effort. “It’s everybody’s involved in that, not just the police department, but the community, business owners, and community leaders,” Galyen said. He noted the department’s role as first responders serving residents and businesses in the town.


The Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two major residential developments on June 3, advancing 67 townhomes in Bristow and more than 200 new homes — including workforce and affordable units — at the Mapledale Plaza redevelopment in Dale City.

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