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Falmouth Elementary Principal Resigns

Dr. Sallie Burch Falmouth Elementary School’s parents received an email on July 10 from Dr. Sallie Burch advising that she would resign as Principal effective July 31. Dr. Burch said after 12 years in...

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New Specialty Van Enhances Animal Control Operations in Prince William County

Photo: Prince William County Animal Shelter The Prince William County Animal Shelter has introduced a new van equipped with 10 adjustable kennels, enhancing the efficiency and comfort for animal...

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Expansion Project Starts at Howison Homestead Soccer Complex

Howison Homestead Soccer Complex’s expansion and renovation project kicked off on July 25 with a gathering of county leaders. Located at 14716 Minnieville Road, the soccer complex has three large...

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Stafford Board of Supervisors Approves Rezoning of 133 Acres from Residential...

Plans for Belmont Park off of Route 17 Stafford’s Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for 133 acres from Residential to Industrial at their July 2 meeting. Belmont Park, LLC requested to...

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Facebook Irony: Post About Facebook Removing Posts…Removed by Facebook

Today, Facebook removed the latest in a series of posts from our Facebook page; this time, for the first time, oddly enough, it’s a post about Facebook removing our posts. The social media network has...

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John Register to Speak at Annual Salute to the Armed Forces

Register Press release: The Annual Salute to the Armed Forces event, hosted by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, brings keynote speaker and Paralympian John Register to the Northern Virginia area...

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Virginia State Parks First in U.S. to install EnChroma-Adapted Viewfinders...

Photo: Virignia State Parks Press release: Virginia State Parks is leading the way in inclusivity by becoming the first park system in the nation to install EnChroma-adapted viewfinders for colorblind...

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CRRL Director Martha Hutzel to Retire After Nearly 40 Years of Service

Director Martha Hutzel (Photo: CRRL) After almost forty years, Library Director Martha Hutzel will retire from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) on Sept. 30. Hutzel was appointed...

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Brentsville Road Interchange Opens in Coles District

[Yesli Vega/Facebook]The Brentsville Road Interchange — which connects the Route 234 Bypass, the Prince William County Parkway, Dumfries and Brentsville roads — is now open for pedestrians and...

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Prince William County Is Looking for November Election Officers

As Nov. 5 (Election Day) approaches, Prince William County’s Office of Elections is looking for residents to serve as election officers. Applications are due this Friday (Aug. 2) to be eligible to...

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Discover Why So Many Real Estate Agents Have Made the Switch

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Stafford Board of Supervisors Adopts New Meeting Schedule

Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors has amended its by-laws to create a new meeting schedule. The board will have three meeting days, two of which are planned business days. The third meeting day...

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Riverside Center Transitions to Non-Profit, Promises Big Changes Ahead

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Director Patrick A'Hearn speaks about the theater's transition to a non-profit corporation. Uriah's Note: Members always get the first read of our original...

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Stohlman Subaru Donates Care Kits to UVA Prince William Patients

From left to right: Felicia Blow, Ph.D, executive director of the UVA Community Health Foundation; Ross Snare, associate chief external affairs officer, UVA Health; Adam Portzel, marketing director,...

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Roadwork on Learning Lane Will Cause Traffic Detours Starting Mid-August

Learning Lane (Photo: Google Maps) Learning Lane will close for emergency storm water pipe repairs beginning August 16, 2024. The detour route will direct drivers southbound on Patriot Highway (US 1),...

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Names of Suspects Revealed in Attempted Trespassing at MCB Quantico

Almost three months after two men in a box truck attempted to illegally access Marine Corps Base Quantico, the names of the two suspects have been obtained. Hasan Y. Hamdan and Mohammad K. Dabous...

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Bark + Boarding Expands to Manassas

The Bark + Boarding at the July 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony. [Courtesy of Amy Duff]Bark + Boarding, a dog daycare and boarding business, has officially opened in Manassas. The business partnered with...

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Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine Talks Train Safety, Data Center Plans

Devine Uriah's Note: Members always get the first read of our original reporting. Thanks for your continued support. Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry P. Devine recently spoke with Potomac Local in a...

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Prince William Public Schools Superintendent Receives Contract Extension, Pay...

  McDade Insidenova.com: Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade has received a contract extension and 6% pay bump ahead of the upcoming school year. The extension came after...

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Prince William Fire Recruits Graduate

Press release: On Wednesday, July 31st, at 10:00 a.m., the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue held its graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 2024-1 at the Grace Life Community Church,...

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