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Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson Recovers from Crohn’s Disease Surgery, Ready to Address Housing, Data Center Issues

Published October 31, 2024 at 11:30AM

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Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair, at-large Deshundra Jefferson, is on the mend after having had surgery for Crohn’s disease. This chronic inflammatory bowel condition has affected her health over the past two years.

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Prince William County’s Mobile Libraries Empower Residents with Educational and Health Resources

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 24, 2024 at 8:00AM

At the October 15, 2024, meeting of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, the county’s mobile libraries were celebrated for their vital role in delivering educational and health resources to underserved communities.

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First-of-Its-Kind Crisis Center in Prince William to Open in 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2024 at 3:27PM

Prince William County is poised to address the community’s mental health needs with the projected 2025 opening of its first Crisis Receiving Center (CRC), a facility to be located in the old Gander Mountain Store on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge.

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Emergency Housing Program Receives Over 500 Applications in One Week

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2024 at 1:38PM

At the October 15, 2024, Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting, pressing housing issues took center stage as the county faces an unprecedented demand for emergency housing assistance and a growing crisis of affordability for senior citizens.

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Prince William County Supervisors Address Panhandling Concerns with New Communication Strategy

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2024 at 12:30PM

In its October 15, 2024, meeting, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors announced a new initiative to improve community engagement and communication regarding panhandling.

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Prince William County Supervisors Approve New Positions for Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Amid Funding Challenges

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 10, 2024 at 3:00PM

Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth (Photo: Mike Beaty)

In a meeting on October 8, 2024, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved funding for new positions in the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, addressing the office’s need for additional resources to handle an increasing caseload.

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Plan to Curb Street Panhandling with Jobs Program Faces Roadblocks, Board Defers Vote

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2024 at 3:00PM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to discuss a proposal to address the risks associated with street panhandling by offering employment opportunities to those begging on busy streets.

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$550K Strategy to Address Panhandling Up for Vote This Tuesday

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 4, 2024 at 3:44PM | Updated October 5, 2024 at 2:55PM

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Supervisors to Vote on 102 New Homes: Bradley South Development Near Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 4, 2024 at 11:46AM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will convene on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. to deliberate and vote on a proposed residential development in the Coles Magisterial District.

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AI Traffic Safety System Faces Scrutiny, Prince William County Supervisors Delay Decision

By Alan Gloss

Published September 25, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated September 28, 2024 at 8:38AM

Proposed AI camera locations.

A proposal to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) tracking for traffic and pedestrian safety in Prince William County was deferred after a contentious discussion during the Sept. 19, 2024, Board of County Supervisors meeting.

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