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County police chief to be questioned by Committee of 100 on Thursday

Published March 16, 2022 at 1:00PM

Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

For the second time since becoming county police chief in January 2021, Peter Newsham will answer the Prince William Committee of 100. The civic group meets periodically, and hosts discussions about community interest, including political forums.

“When we previously had Chief Newsham speak, he was very new to the job and largely spoke with reference to earlier periods of his career and his most immediate objectives in his new role. We have asked him to return to review his first year in Prince William County,” said Prince William Committee of 100 President Cynthia Chambliss.

Multiple storefronts smashed near Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published March 16, 2022 at 12:00PM

Several businesses near Interstate 66 were smashed, and their employees reported cash missing from registers.

On Monday, March 14 at 6:50 a.m., officers went to the Promenade at Manassas shopping center located in the 7600 block of Stream Walk Ln near Manassas to investigate multiple commercial burglaries.

I-66 delays expected tonight at Sudley Road for steel beam installation

By Potomac Local News

Published March 16, 2022 at 8:00AM

Beams for a new ramp connecting I-495 to the I-66 Express Lanes, May 19, 2021. [Photo: VDOT]

At about 10 o’clock tonight, I-66 East will be closed with two-way traffic running on I-66 West so that crews can safely install bridge beams over the eastbound lanes. This work is part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.

The ramp from Route 234 Business North and South to I-66 East will also be closed both nights with detours posted.

Supervisors allow taxicab companies to charge temporary fuel surcharge

By Potomac Local News

Published March 16, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:42PM

Over the next 60 days, taxicabs in Prince Willam County will be able to charge a little more for a ride.

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Fire claims life of adult inside home near Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published March 15, 2022 at 1:51PM | Updated March 16, 2022 at 11:29AM

A house fire took the life of a man in Prince William County.

[Updated 11:30 a.m. March 16] Elva Clarene Ritenour, 88, of Nokesville, died in a fire at her home on Tuesday, March 15.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The victim was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.

1 Million Cups, a small business resource to resume weekly meetings Wednesday, April 6

By Potomac Local News

Published March 15, 2022 at 12:00PM

1 Million Cups Prince William will meet weekly CenterFuse co-working space at 9071 Center Street in Manassas.

A group dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their small businesses stopped and took a coffee break for itself.

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Opinion: PW Digital Gateway will lower tax burden on homeowners, fund schools

By Potomac Local News

Published March 15, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated March 15, 2022 at 2:04PM

[Photo: Jordan Harrison/Unsplash]

Data centers present a unique and exciting opportunity to enhance the lives of every single citizen of Prince William County by growing our commercial tax base, improving our schools, fixing our roadways and infrastructure, and increasing funding for first responders.

I have children in our school system, I drive our roads every day, I support local law enforcement and fire and rescue, I pay property taxes, and all of these endeavors are costing more and more money every year. We all know that we cannot just sit back while our student/teacher ratio keeps climbing. Our roads get more crowded, and our first responders continue to be stretched thin.

EMBODI virtual call to focus on challenges facing young black men

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2022 at 1:00PM

The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host an event coordinated by the EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) Committee focusing on the special challenges faced and awareness needed by young black men.

The free virtual event, “Being a Young Black Male in America Today,” will be held on Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to noon.