Prince William
Those behind a study to expand Virginia Railway Express in western Prince William County say the region’s population numbers will explode.
The transit agency said it used statistics from the Prince William County Planning Office that show more 43 percent of the growth in the county between now and 2040 will be centered along a planned 11-mile extension of VRE’s Manassas line, from the city to Haymarket.
Recognizing that businesses are the backbone of Manassas, the Manassas City Council recently issued a proclamation night declaring May “Business Appreciation Month.”
“The strength of the City of Manassas relies on the strength of its business community,” says Mayor Harry J. Parrish II. “Our businesses create jobs and make the City a great place to live, work, and do business.” (more…)
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Like many road names throughout Prince William County, Sudley Road and Sudley Manor Road find their beginnings with the influential Carter Family.
In the 1750s, Landon Carter was deeded a portion of land from the Middle Bull Run tract in northern Prince William, eastern Loudoun, and western Fairfax counties. While Landon primarily lived in Richmond County at Sabine Hall, the task of developing the Middle Bull Run tract was given to two of his sons: John Carter and Landon Carter II. (more…)
May is Historic Preservation Month, a nationwide event that highlights the contributions that historic preservation has made in strengthening local communities.
Prince William County is lucky to have many organizations that help preserve our community’s history, including a County Historic Preservation Division. The Prince William County Historic Preservation Division is the caretaker of nearly a dozen historic sites and properties that interpret the history of all of Prince William County’s residents from the pre-colonial era to today.
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Corey Stewart is running for governor in 2017.
He’s positioning himself as a Donald Trump-like candidate who will say whatever he wants, who means what he says, and, if elected, does what he means. Stewart since December has led the effort in Virginia to get Trump elected, serving as his statewide campaign coordinator — crisscrossing the state campaigning for the billionaire.
Prince William Forest Park has a 70-year history.
Today campers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts flock to the park nestled between Prince William and Stafford counties, and Quantico Marine Corps Base.
A recent rash of absences from Henderson Elementary School in Montclair is now believed to be caused by a flu outbreak.
Prince William County Public Schools released this letter from Henderson Elementary School Principal Suzanne Bevens sent to parents and students. (more…)
The cost to get a concealed carry gun permit in Prince William County went down. But the amount of funding for the offices that process the applications is going up.
Members of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors in February negotiated a deal with the County’s Sheriff Glen Hill to lower the cost of obtaining a concealed carry permit from $50 to $15. Hill agreed for drop his $35 portion of the license fee in exchange for getting more money for additional staffing in his department.
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Wave action along the Potomac River continues to erode the shoreline at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge.
This summer, the park will begin work to prevent shoreline erosion with a new project that calls for placing rocks that sills, or jetties parallel to the shoreline. Sand and aquatic plants will be placed behind the rocks. As plant life grows, the roots will hold the sand in place, and rocks will help stop erosion caused by wave action. (more…)