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“Sweetest Deals” program offers discounts to Prince William businesses

By Press Release

The Prince William County Office of Tourism–Visit Prince William–launched a romance-themed promotion through its ‘Passport to Prince William’ digital passport today.

“Since its December 2020 launch, the ‘Passport to Prince William’ has far surpassed our expectations,” stated Ann Marie Maher, Director of Tourism for Prince William County. “The ‘Sweetest Deals’ campaign builds upon the Passport’s success by providing over 25 romance-themed offers perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.  It’s our way of connecting shoppers in the region to County businesses while we continue to mask-up and spread-out this winter,” she added.

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5,800 more teachers set to receive coronavirus vaccines

By Uriah Kiser
A Prince William County Public Schools teacher receives a coronavirus vaccination at Unity Reed High School outside Manassas. [Uriah Kiser/PLN]

The push continues to return children to classrooms in Prince William County.

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House kills Prince William Delegate’s bill requiring hazard pay for essential workers

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Ayala

Lawmakers unanimously shot down legislation this week that would have required employers to provide hazard pay to essential employees and provide protective equipment in the event of a stay-at-home order.

Del. Hala S. Ayala, D-Woodbridge, said she introduced House Bill 2015 to help protect and further compensate employees required to work during a shelter-in-place or stay-at-home order.

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Dar Al-Noor mosque expansion approved

By Uriah Kiser

One of the largest mosques in the region will be getting bigger.

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Newsham takes the reins at the Prince William County Police Department

By Uriah Kiser
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Prince William County’s new police chief, Peter Newsham, was sworn into office in a small, unpublicized ceremony on Monday, February 1.

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Polar Plunge to be celebrated virtually Feb. 1 through 6

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Polar Plunge at Tims Rivershore near Dumfries in 2012.

The Prince William County Police Department wants the public to know there is still time to help meet our goal in support Virginia Special Olympics by signing up with Team PWCPD for the 2021 Polar Plunge.

This year’s event, which culminates on Saturday, will look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but participants can still have a fantastic time supporting a great cause. Plunge Week is Feb. 1-6, 2021, with a virtual celebration on Feb. 6, 2021.

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Some vaccinations canceled today due to snow

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Tuesday, February 2, PWHD Vaccinations Scheduled Appointments: If you are scheduled to receive your COVID-19 vaccine at George Mason University Beacon Hall, Kelly Leadership Center, Potomac Middle School, or Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday, February 2, and your appointment were scheduled before 10:00 AM, your appointment has been canceled due to the hazardous weather conditions.

Please check your email for rescheduling instructions or call the PWHD Call Center Monday after 9:00 AM for assistance.

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‘Scourge of hatred’ in Prince William County, commission alleges on same day mosque expansion considered

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The McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center in Woodbridge.

Those in Prince William County whose job is to investigate equal rights violations today said the county is rife with hatred.

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Prince William County’s new police chief talks police reform, shifting landscape of U.S. policing

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Side of a Prince William County Police car door
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Ahead of his first day on the job today, new Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham said he is open to some police reforms and accountability measures, including a proposed civilian review board and publicly disclosing the police department’s use-of-force and traffic-stop data.

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