Prince William

Schools approve 2024-25 calendar, see elementary reading improvement

By Uriah Kiser

“In elementary schools, we are seeing improvement in reading levels, specifically a 5% increase in our Phonological Awareness Literacy Screenings (PALS), a comprehensive assessment of young children’s knowledge of the important literacy fundamentals that are predictive of future reading success,” reports Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade.

“Also, earlier this week, the School Board voted on the 2024-25 school calendar. Option A was selected in alignment with the community and staff survey results. As a reminder, Option A provides a full two weeks at winter break and a teacher workday following spring break. The 2024-25 school calendar’s first day of school for students will be August 19, 2024.”

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New E-ZPass ramps open at Quantico, Courthouse Road marking FredEx completion

By Uriah Kiser

Transurban North America, operator of the 95, 395, and 495 Express Lanes, announced today the final access points of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension will open at 10 p.m. on December 7, 2023, ready for northbound rush hour the morning of December 8, 2023.

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Willie J. Toney, former Dumfries Councilman, is 49th Annual Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

By Amelia Breeden

It’s parade day in Dumfries, as the town will welcome the season during its 49th annual Christmas Parade.

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Two teens charged in shooting into home; Police seek a third

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William Police Department: “Shooting Investigations *ADDITIONAL ARRESTS – On December 7, detectives obtained petitions for additional suspects involved in the shootings that were reported to have occurred at residences located on Kenmore Drive and Kentland Drive in [Dale City] on November 27.”

“Further investigation revealed on November 25, the previous suspect, a 15-year-old male juvenile, was determined to be involved in taking a firearm from a vehicle parked on Northgate Drive and had stolen a vehicle from Potomac Mills on November 26. The stolen vehicle was recovered on November 28, and the stolen firearm was subsequently recovered on November 29, both in the Woodbridge area.”

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Chronic absenteeism rate improves; Failing grades persist at county middle, high schools

By Sarah Romero
McDade

Encouraging data in Prince William County Public Schools highlights improvements in chronic absenteeism and elementary school reading grades.

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Football coach, former supervisor candidate resigns

By Uriah Kiser

Insidenova.com: “Nate Murphy has resigned as Hylton’s head football coach. Hylton was 4-3 in his first season followed by records of 3-7, 0-10 and 3-7.”d in 1991.”

“The 2006 Gar-Field High School graduate also felt like he had lost support of the Hylton football community after running for the Democratic nomination to represent Prince William County’s Neabsco District on the county’s board of supervisors. In June, Murphy lost to incumbent Victor Angry by 104 votes in the primary.”

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Prince William County’s massive ‘Digital Gateway’ data center development nears a vote

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Times: “The Prince William Board of Supervisors will take up its most controversial data center vote yet on Dec. 12, one that could make the county the data center capital of the world.”

“The project, known as the Prince William Digital Gateway, proposes 37 data centers spread among 1,760 acres in western Prince William on land adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park. Because of its location, as well as its enormous size, the project has been controversial since it was first proposed back in early 2021.”

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Stern next up as county planning director; 4th in 3 years; Hired amid data center controversy

By Uriah Kiser

The Board of County Supervisors concurred with the County Executive’s decision to appoint Washington Stern, whose appointment is effective Feb. 5, 2024.

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Dumfries vice mayor named Prince William County Community Foundation Chair

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Community Foundation: “The Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) announces the appointment of Monaé Nickerson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.”

“Nickerson’s journey as Vice Mayor of Dumfries, and her history of public service and advocacy, mark her as a leader for this role. Elected to her second term as Vice Mayor in 2022, Nickerson has been a force in the community, initiating programs and advocating for the needs of residents.”

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I-66 E-ZPass Express gives $2K to food pantry

By Amelia Breeden

Haymarket Regional Food Pantry: “At a check presentation Nov. 17, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), builder and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, made a donation of $2,000 to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry (HRFP).”

“The donation, which establishes a new partnership between I-66 EMP and HRFP, will help the local food bank purchase enough fresh milk and eggs to provide its clients with a weeks worth of those nutritious staples this holiday season.”

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