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Published February 28, 2024 at 8:15AM

Quantico Marine Corps Base and Prince William County officials cut the ribbon on a newly improved Fuller Road, just outside the base main entrance. [Photo: Prince William County Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey]

Among its notable features, the project boasts a newly added right-turn lane along Joplin Road leading to northbound U.S. 1, alongside a realigned Fuller Heights Road intersection. This realignment facilitates north and southbound access through the incorporation of a roundabout at the intersection of Fuller Heights Road and Old Triangle Road.

Deshundra Jefferson, Chair At-Large of the Board of County Supervisors, expressed gratitude towards the various entities involved in making the project a reality. “You guys have really done an amazing job with this,” remarked Jefferson during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I’m proud to say that these road improvements are a significant step in moving Prince William towards our strategic goal by easing congestion and improving mobility in the Triangle area for residents, local businesses, and our military facilities.”

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Prince William County moves forward with plans for Homeless Navigation Center in Woodbridge

By Sarah Romero

Published February 22, 2024 at 2:00PM | Updated February 25, 2024 at 8:29AM

The construction of the Homeless navigation center in the east of Prince William County moved a little closer on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, with a unanimous vote to approve a zoning map amendment to use five parcels of land owned by the county for the center’s construction.

The land near Potomac Mills mall contains the OmniRide transit center, the regional bus hub, and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission offices. The north portion of these five parcels, fronting Potomac Mills Road, is the former site of the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center, which provides meals, showers, and opportunities to connect and interact socially. The drop-in center is temporarily located at the Ferlazzo Building, a county government office complex on Route 1 in Woodbridge.

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Prince William Supervisors vote to reallocate federal funding from CASA amid audit findings

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 21, 2024 at 5:00PM | Updated February 22, 2024 at 7:06AM

The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors voted to reallocate nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) coronavirus relief funds from CASA — a local organization that helps immigrants new to the U.S. following an audit of the county revealing improper expenditure (not affiliated with the local non-profit Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin sought a 90-day deferral, but the motion failed. Franklin pushed to give $2 million to CASA in 2022 to build an immigrant welcome center in Woodbridge.

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Prince William unveils $1.77 billion budget for FY2025: Property tax bills to increase by $243

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2024 at 4:15PM | Updated February 25, 2024 at 8:24AM

The average residential property tax bill in Prince William County for FY2025 is projected to be $5,098, a $243 increase, up five percent from the previous year. The budget keeps the real estate tax rate steady at $0.966 per $100 assessed property value.

This figure represents the financial obligation of homeowners within the county, encompassing the costs associated with various county services and infrastructure projects, as outlined in the proposed budget.

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Prince William reevaluates $2 million in federal relief funds amidst controversy

By Potomac Local News

Published February 17, 2024 at 9:10AM | Updated February 25, 2024 at 8:25AM

The Prince William County Government is reconsidering the allocation of $2 million in federal coronavirus relief funds. This reevaluation follows concerns over the initial decision to allocate these funds to CASA. This nonprofit organization supports working-class communities (not affiliated with the local Court Appointed Special Advocates). The funds were intended to construct an immigrant welcome center in Prince William County.

Details of the proposed reallocation include:

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Prince William County to boost EV charging options amid fiscal concerns

By Potomac Local News

Published February 16, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated February 18, 2024 at 7:52AM

In a significant push towards green energy adoption, Prince William County has announced an ambitious expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities, promising to double the number of available charging stations.

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Prince William police applauded for CALEA accreditation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 8, 2024 at 12:34PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 8:56AM

At the recent Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting on February 6, 2024, the Prince William County Police Department received recognition for its Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation. Chief of Police Peter Newsham expressed gratitude for the honor, highlighting the significance of the department’s continuous commitment to excellence since 1987.

“This accreditation is just a symbol of that,” Chief Newsham remarked, emphasizing the department’s dedication to promoting progressive community engagement strategies, utilizing data for management decisions, and setting leadership benchmarks among peer agencies.

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HVAC troubles plague Prince William County’s $17 million animal shelter

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:57PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:25AM

Prince William County Animal Services Center.

Updated 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 2024 — Residents and officials in Prince William County are grappling with HVAC issues at the recently constructed $17 million Animal Shelter, which opened its doors a year and a half ago in November 2022.

An anonymous complaint prompted action from the Police Department, which raised concerns about unacceptable temperatures and humidity levels in various areas of the Animal Services Center.

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Prince William uses gift cards to boost participation in annual homeless survey

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 31, 2024 at 4:53PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:26AM

Many homeless individuals in the region spend time during the day and sleep in informal spots like this one. [Photo: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments]

The survey covered encampments throughout the county, including the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

This year, a unique approach was taken to encourage participation in the survey. Homeless individuals who completed the survey were given gift cards as an incentive. The donated gift cards totaled $2,740, said Prince William County spokeswoman Nikki Brown.

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Prince William leaders optimistic: ‘I feel like we’re off to a good start’

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 30, 2024 at 1:57PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:26AM

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair-At large Deshundra Jefferson [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Leading the discussions was newly elected Democrat Deshundra Jefferson, the At-large Supervisor. Jefferson emphasized the need for unity in the face of divisive issues. Jefferson acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed optimism about the Board’s direction.

“If we could just start having conversations with one another and get to a better place with creating norms, with creating different behaviors, that’s a win,” said Jefferson. “This is not going to be an easy four years. I hope that. I feel like we’re off to a good start, and I hope it can continue.”