PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Prince William County Parks & Recreation is inviting residents to get outside — both to enjoy free summer fun and to help shape the future of the county’s trails and blueways system.
On Thursday, May 29, the department will host a Countywide Trails Planning Charette from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center (14715 Bristow Rd, Manassas). The interactive public meeting is the first step in updating the Countywide Trails Master Plan, and outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to weigh in on what connections the county should prioritize. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, or paddling, this is your chance to help expand and improve local trails and water access.
Prince William County’s trail network includes more than 100 miles of paved and natural surface trails spread across over 50 parks and natural areas. The system includes popular routes like the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk and the Broad Run trail network, offering everything from scenic views and wildlife spotting to fitness and commuter paths. The county’s “blueways” — water trails for kayaking and canoeing — are also an important part of the outdoor experience, especially along the Occoquan and Potomac rivers.
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RICHMOND, Va. – Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) students have once again claimed top honors at the 47th Annual Model Judiciary Program Supreme Court Round, marking their third consecutive victory at the state level.
According to a PWCS release, Battlefield High School students Anandya Sampath, a senior, and Sakshi Gowda, a sophomore, were named overall winners after presenting appellate arguments before justices from the Virginia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Their performance topped the competition, which simulates real court proceedings.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A new stretch of sidewalk along Old Bridge Road is making it easier—and safer—for people in Lake Ridge to get around without a car.
According to a press release from Prince William County, the Department of Transportation has finished installing about 700 feet of sidewalk on the north side of Old Bridge Road, between Oakwood Drive and Forest Hill Road. The project connects neighborhoods to three local schools, a future park and trailhead, a community pool, and more.
“Step by step, sidewalk by sidewalk, we’re building a community that puts people first,” said Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye, noting that the county is working to move away from a car-dependent design.
Construction began in fall 2024 after design work by Dewberry Engineers. M&F Concrete led the $1.6 million build, which was paid for with both federal and local funds.
The project is a broader push to improve walkability and meet the county’s Mobility Strategic Plan goals.
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Officer-Involved Shooting – Woodbridge:
On April 26, officers responded to Westminster at Lake Ridge Senior Living Home where a knife-wielding man, Joseph Anthony Cassell, 26, advanced on officers. After multiple shots were fired, the man attacked a 91-year-old female relative. Officers fired again, killing Cassell. The woman sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover. No officers were harmed. The Critical Incident Response Team is investigating.
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Juvenile Charged in Unlawful Filming and Sexual Battery at Hylton High:
Date: April 22–29
A 17-year-old male student at C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge was arrested after being found to have repeatedly filmed female students without consent and inappropriately touched one of them. The incidents occurred between March 25 and April 22. He is charged with unlawful filming and aggravated sexual battery and is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center?.
