Town Council Meeting Tuesday, April 7
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A Regular Meeting of the Occoquan Town Council will take place: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 p.m. Occoquan Town Hall 314 Mill St. VIEW MEETING AGENDA The post Town Council…Prince William County News
UPDATED: 5,800 more Prince William residents file for unemployment
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As the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc on the economy, thousands more Prince William County workers have filed for unemployment, according to the latest report from the Virginia Employment…Water main break affects 13 homes in Woodbridge
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About 13 homes on Sharp Drive in Woodbridge are without water at this hour. A water main break at the intersection of Botts Avenue and Sharp Drive is to blameDumfries man arrested in Dale City apartment complex shooting
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A Dumfries man was arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with a shooting at the Glen Ridge apartment complex in Dale City that left a 33-year-old man with non-life-threatening gunshot…Arrest made in Dale City shooting
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A Dumfries man is in custody following a shooting in Dale City. Police were called to the 12800 block of Island House Loop for a report of shots fired, onHealth officials report first Fredericksburg area coronavirus victim
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The Rappahannock Area Health District is reporting its first coronavirus death. The victim, in his 60s, died at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital, Fredericksburg.com reports. The victim’s family told the news outletPWCS Superintendent Outlines Extended Distance Learning Plan During COVID-19 Closure
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Materials and content posted online are still optional for students, but teachers will have to post weekly assignments and conducting "office hours." The post PWCS Superintendent Outlines Extended Distance Learning…Gov. Northam is telling Virginians to stay at home. That’s not possible for the thousands still required to go into work.
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Courtesy of the Virginia MercuryPrince William schools no longer responding to Freedom of Information Act requests
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Anyone can file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. While it is often used as a tool for reporters looking to obtain documents from governing bodies and government offices,UPDATED: Virginia COVID-19 deaths rise to 41, up 7. Cases total 1,706 statewide; 117 in Prince William, up 11
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UPDATED: COVID-19 claimed the lives of seven more Virginians in the last 24 hours, bringing the state's death toll to 41. Prince William County added 11 cases, for a total…Prince William orders 15,500 laptops for students, outlines remote education plan
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Prince William County Public Schools has ordered 15,500 HP touchscreen laptops that will be distributed to students by May. It is part of a $10 million plan supported by theToday’s News & Notes
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A look at news from around our region.PWCS Superintendent Announces Purchase of Student Laptop for At-Home Use
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“To this end, I am pleased to announce that using a combination of existing technology funding and flex funding – we have placed an order for more than 15,500 HP…PWCS Superintendent Announces Purchase of Student Laptops for At-Home Use
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“To this end, I am pleased to announce that using a combination of existing technology funding and flex funding – we have placed an order for more than 15,500 HP…School division spends $6.4 million to purchase 15,500 computers for high school students
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Thousands of Prince William County high school students without computers at home will receive new laptops in early May to help them participate in online lessons planned to begin in…COVID-19’s economic hit prompts proposed cuts to county’s 2021 budget
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Prince William County’s budget process is moving forward, but the economic impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic mean the county could have about $30 million less to spend next year,…Lock your car: Stafford reports increase in thefts from autos
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Stafford authorities say there's been an uptick in car break-ins in recent days.Prince William County School Board Announces Emergency Video Conference Meeting
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The Prince William County School Board will conduct a remote emergency meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, to address critical matters of school operations during the of the COVID-19…Emergency food pantry set up at Masroor Mosque
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Those in need of food will find relief at the Masroor Mosque on Hoadly Road in Prince William County.Stafford NAACP collects cash for those laid off due to coronavirus
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There’s a collection underway to raise cash for those who have been laid off during the coronavirus spread.VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS TAKEOUT WEEK IN MANASSAS
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As we all settle into COVID-19 hunker down mode, which is our new reality at least for a while, it’s important for us all to help each other out however…Stafford discusses tax relief in wake of coronavirus outbreak
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors wants to give residents and business owners some breathing room when it comes to their tax bills, where it can.Prince William Supervisors Took No Action to Reconsider Devlin Community
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The community of 516 residential homes will go ahead as planned. The post Prince William Supervisors Took No Action to Reconsider Devlin Community appeared first on Bristow Beat.Supervisors’ Chair Ann Wheeler says county board needs more details before spending $5 million on computers for H.S. students
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Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler said Tuesday her fellow supervisors need more information about the school board’s plan to purchase 27,000 computers to allow high school…Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler says board needs more details before spending $5M on computers for H.S. students
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Prince William Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler said Tuesday the county board needs more information before it can grant $5 million to help the school division buy 27,000 computers…Prince William projects millions in loses, plans for next year uncertain
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The Prince William County Government is facing a major revenue shortfall in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.Marine Corps cancels Historic Half, adds virtual option
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The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) announced that they are cancelling their Historic Half Weekend events scheduled for May in Fredericksburg following the statewide Stay at Home order issued by…Tangs posts video on how to make facemasks
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Tang’s Alterations in Manassas continues to make facemasks for first responders on the frontlines fighting the coronavirus outbreak. Owners Xiao-Yin and Kenny Loveless told Potomac Local News they’ve made aboutPrince William Police Shares Approach to Enforce New COVID-19 Policies
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Prince William Police intends to enforce the Governor's Stay At Home Order by first educating the public of what constitutes an infraction. The post Prince William Police Shares Approach to…Prince William Police Address Virginia Stay-At-Home Order
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Prince William Police intends to enforce the Governor's Stay At Home Order by first educating the public of what constitutes an infraction. The post Prince William Police Address Virginia Stay-At-Home…