The 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition and Program, hosted by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was successful by all measures.
More than 1,000 viewers tuned in to the YouTube premiere to watch Prince William area youth orators express their ideas and give a call to action based on the theme, “Beyond the Dream- Young Voices With Something to Say”.
Prince William County Service Authority customers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 have until Wednesday, February 10, at 5 p.m. to apply for assistance.
Customers who have unpaid Service Authority water bills since March 1, 2020, and who have experienced a loss of income due to the Coronavirus Pandemic may be eligible to receive funds from the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.
Prince William County has adopted key changes in curbside yard waste collection, as well as new rules for collecting recyclables at apartment buildings
As part of the change, the county’s yard waste program will be seasonal, running from March through December, but will not take effect until October 2021 to allow waste haulers time to equip and staff appropriately.
Free coronavirus testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park.
Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results.
The 94 Prince William crossing guards play a major role in keeping children safe throughout the school year.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently named Feb. 10, 2021, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day to recognize the highly qualified, trained professional corps of dedicated men and women who protect children and teach them pedestrian safety.
A Dumfries Town Councilwoman is calling for greater transparency when it comes to how public funds are spent.
During last night’s Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Cydny Neville called for Town Manager Keith Rogers to require the town treasurer to come before the Town Council at least four times a year, to provide a presentation on the state of the town’s finances.
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has been working to secure vaccinations for School Division staff through the Prince William Health District, INOVA, and Novant UVA Health System.
Late last Friday night, PWCS was notified of 100 available vaccinations at INOVA Fairfax. This past Saturday and Sunday, these vaccinations were administered to Tier 1 employees who have been working in-person. Tier 1 employees are those with documented underlying medical conditions that place them at high risk per the CDC if they were to contract COVID-19. PWCS has no control over the number of vaccinations available.
