Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Prince William County Board of Supervisor Chairman At-large Corey A. Stewart is sworn in for his second term as At-large Supervisor. [Photo courtesy: Prince William County]
Woodbridge, Va. — Pregnant women in the Potomac Communities with similar due dates have a new option for prenatal care.
The Greater Prince William Community Health Center in Woodbridge launched its first “CenteringPregnancy” this month and is now looking for members of a new group forming now for January.
Virginia’s General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond Jan. 12 11 for 60 days, and both state senators and delegates want to hear from residents about their concerns. Legislators will also share information about the upcoming session.
As of Wednesday, Sen. George Barker (D-39, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William), Del. Richard Anderson (R-51, Prince William), Del. Luke Torian, D-52, Dumfries, Occoquan, Woodbridge) Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31, Woodbridge) and Del. Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-2, Stafford, Woodbridge) have confirmed they attend the meeting,.
The Woodbridge Workers Committee and others in the Woodbridge and Manassas communities are joining together to create a toy drive for low income families in our community.
This has been a very difficult year for many families in our community due to very harsh economic economic conditions and the tragic flood of the Holly Acres Mobile Home Park.
Ken Lashay Wood, 43, of no fixed address, was killed while crossing the four-lane highway near Panther Pride Drive near Potomac High School about 9:20 p.m. Sunday.
A 2003 GMC Envoy was traveling south on U.S. 1 and struck Wood after it passed thorugh the intersection. Wood was walking alongside the road, said Prince William police.
Prince William County, Va. — The communication system used by first responders in Prince William County could soon get an upgrade.
County officials want to replace the radio system used by county police, fire and rescue personnel, public schools, sheriff’s office and jail with a new system guaranteed to last 15 years. It comes with a $16 million contract price tag with nearly $6 million in incentives worked into the deal, according to county documents.
Woodbridge, Va. — The nativity came alive Friday night in Woodbridge.
Actors and live animals, such as goats, camels, and sheep, paraded on an open field on Golansky Boulevard next to Belvoir Federal Credit Union. The scene was complete with the nativity depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, the inn that, according to the story of the nativity, was too full to let Jesus’ mother Mary and Joseph a room for a night, and a guardian angel to watch over the shepherds and the flock.
Woodbridge, Va. — The iconic sign that tells drivers when they’ve reached one of the largest shopping destinations in Virginia is going back up.
Potomac Mills mall on Monday will erect a new sign 150 feet into the air where it will be seen along Interstate 95. The sign is circular, is 40-feet in diameter, and was shipped to Woodbridge from Richmond in 10 sections, said Capitol Signs spokesman Joe Howell.
Woodbridge, Va. — No one likes standing in line, especially during the holidays. But for the six of every 1,000 children living with autism the waiting, music, lights, and people can prevent them from enjoying the traditional visit to Santa many children anticipate each year.
