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Prince William Schools Student Reps

Student representatives are non-voting members and serve for one term, concluding with the final School Board meeting of the school year.

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PWCS Hosts Inaugural Sports Fair For Students And Families

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) recently held its inaugural sports fair at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center.

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Three Fires in Two Days Cause Extensive Damage in Prince William County

Today, Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 3:57 a.m., fire crews were called to. Crews quickly controlled the fully engulfed detached garage, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation by...

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Coles District to Host Annual Dumpster Day Event

The Coles District will hold its annual Dumpster Day on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Gate Elementary School, located at 8031 Urbanna Road near Manassas. This event is open to all county...

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Traffic expected as poorly-rated Falmouth Bridge begins inspections before...

After a few bridge mishaps in the news lately, highlighted by the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, VDOT is turning its attention to the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg which will undergo a...

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Fredericksburg announces 7th season of free trolley rides

The City of Fredericksburg has announced the revival of its “Around the Town” free trolley service to downtown for the upcoming summer season. Operated by Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg, the service...

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It’s Here! Prince William Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program

Prince William Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program for 2024 is here, offering an exciting adventure for readers of all ages! Starting June 10 and running through August 11, participants can dive...

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Local Lawmakers Pledge to Restore Veterans’ Education Benefits Amid Budget...

Torian Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state lawmakers are scrambling after veterans' families lost education benefits following the approval of the state budget. The topic dominated a recent Town hall meeting...

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Power Outage in Prince William Estates Leaves Residents in the Dark

Residents of Prince William Estates in Dumfries have been experiencing a power outage since early this morning, affecting 111 customers in the neighborhood in Dumfries. According to Dominion Energy,...

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Enon Road Solar Farm Project Gets a Second Chance

In a recent development, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted to allow Enon Road Solar Farm, LLC, to re-pitch their solar farm project on Enon Road ahead of the usual waiting period. This...

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Who serves the best breakfast?

Calling all breakfast lovers! We need your expertise to settle the debate: Who serves the best breakfast in Potomac Local Land? Whether you’re a fan of pancakes, omelets, or something in between, your...

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Small business uncertainty reaches pandemic-era levels

[Photo: Mike Petrucci/Unsplash]By Casey Harper (The Center Square) – Small businesses are citing the highest levels of uncertainty since the COVID-19 pandemic, a concerning economic indicator. The...

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Fredericksburg Public Schools to Implement Cell Phone Ban

To enhance the educational experience, Fredericksburg City Public Schools will enforce a new cell phone policy starting in August 2024. The policy, which affects all students from pre-kindergarten...

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Power Restored at Prince William Estates After Day-Long Outage: Residents...

Updated 1 p.m. -- All 111 Prince William Estates neighborhood residents who lost power on Monday had it restored by 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024. "Initially, it was called in as two broken poles...

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Today: Stafford County School Board to Hold Closed Meeting to Discuss...

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools The Stafford County School Board has announced plans to hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The primary agenda includes discussing...

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Understanding the Absorption Rate: Why It Matters for Home Buyers and Sellers...

Call Mark Worrilow today! (888) 455-6040 Why is the absorption rate crucial in understanding the current housing inventory situation in Northern Virginia and Stafford County? Mark Worrilow of Fathom...

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‘You Can’t Outgive Kids;’ Principal Mike Pflugrath Retires from Osbourn High...

Principal Mike Pflugrath, who has led Osbourn High School for the past five years, announced his retirement. This marks the end of a distinguished career in education and leadership. Osbourn High...

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Quantico Security Breach Shocked Everyone: Support Local Journalism to Stay...

The Quantico story turned out to be a big one for us. The news that two Jordanian nationals tried to breach security at our region’s largest military installation, home of the FBI Academy and a host...

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Lil’ Bowl makes a lil’ move

Lil' Bowl has moved to 9121 Manassas Drive. Lil’ Bowl, formerly in the Fresh World Supermarket on Liberia Avenue, has a new home. In May, they moved to 9121 Manassas Drive in Manassas Park.Click Here...

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Manassas hikes data center tax rate 72% in new budget

(Prince William Times — Paywall) Both property owners and data centers in the City of Manassas will pay higher tax bills under the $333 million budget for fiscal year 2025 the city council approved...

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