There has been a lot of discussion through the years about extending Metrorail from Springfield through Woodbridge to Dale City/Potomac Mills area. Three main reasons why this is a bad idea for the residents of Prince William County include:
If you examine most end of the line Metro stations, most include similar land use configurations already existing in Eastern Prince William County. Limited non-residential development would occur in Prince William County due to Metrorail.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) On September 26, the Northern Virginia/DC Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force concluded an investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography with the execution of a search warrant at a home located at 11557 Hill Meade Ln in Woodbridge.
During the course of the investigation, which began in July of 2018, the accused was involved in the sharing of child pornography via the internet through an undisclosed peer to peer network. Multiple files of child pornography were determined to have been downloaded by the accused from a computer within his Woodbridge residence.
Good Morning Prince William – CASA Children’s Intervention Services is hosting a volunteer information session on Monday October 9th, 6pm at the Chinn Park library. Come learn about being an advocate for an abused or neglected child. This is a wonderful program and you’ll hear firsthand from seasoned volunteers with the program. Please email Suzanne at: [email protected] for more info.
· Historic Manassas needs volunteers next Saturday October 6th to help at the Manassas Jubilee Festival. First shift is 6:45-10am to help direct crafters to their spot. Second shift is 9:30-1pm to help at the stage check-in and last shift is 12:30-5pm also at the stage check-in. Please email Melissa at: [email protected] with your name and time you can volunteer.
WOODBRIDGE — Prince William police Chief Barry Barnard will continue his string of “conversations with the chief” next month, this time in Woodbridge.
The police department tells us:
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Heavy rain didn’t stop parents, teachers, and students from attending a Prince William County School Board Chair Candidates Debate on Thursday.
Gainesville District School Board member Alyson Satterwhite sat next to the appointed Interim School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef inside Howsmon Hall at the Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.
“I’ve seen a lot of pretty bad situations. I’ve worked explosive cases all around the world: the Embassy bombing in Africa, the Unabomber case, plane crashes in New York and Mexico. I’ve seen a lot of bad things in my 25 years as an agent, I don’t want to say I’m used to it, but that’s kind of the job I am there to do,” says FBI explosives expert, Thomas Mohnal.
Seventeen years ago when the planes hit the twin towers on September 11th, he received orders to get to New York City as soon as possible. As Mohnal sat in traffic that morning on Interstate 395, the unthinkable happened, another plane crashed, this time into the Pentagon.
MANASSAS — (Press Release) The Prince William Health District encourages everyone to protect themselves, those they love, and those around them by getting an annual flu shot. The health district is offering free flu shots for those six months and older at the Veterans Park Community Center on Thursday, October 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., or while vaccine supplies last. The Community Center is located at 14300 Veterans Drive in Woodbridge. No appointment is necessary and the shots are free.
The flu is a contagious illness caused by a virus and is spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal discharge. Symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, headache and runny or stuffy nose. Anyone can get the flu, but those at greatest risk of complications are children, people 65 and older, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system.
Buying your first home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. And the money-saving skillset needed to make the purchase is developed at an early age.
The Fauquier Bank will offer a two-part seminar this Saturday, September 29, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., at the Manassas Park Community Center.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) The Prince William County Department of Finance wants to remind residents that personal property taxes are due on or before Friday, October 5, 2018.
There are several convenient ways to pay your bill. If you choose to pay by check, payments should be mailed in the remittance envelope included with your tax bill. Checks for payment of taxes should be made payable to “Prince William County.” Payments by mail must be postmarked no later than October 5, 2018, to avoid a late payment penalty and interest charges.
WOODBRIDGE — For those who love Panera Bread but are too busy to step inside to grab their sandwich, life just got a lot easier.
On September 11, the Board of County Supervisors held a public hearing about a new drive-through Panera slated to be built on Prince William Parkway at the intersection with Caton Hill Road in the existing Parkway Crossing West shopping center parking lot.
