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Navigating the journey: Adjusting the sails in dementia caregiving
December 2, 2024, 1:35 pm | Source
“Caregivers have a job that they don’t sign up or train for,” said Jennifer Pauldurai, a neurologist at Inova Health's Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center. Caring for someone with dementia can be stressful because the caregiver doesn’t understand why their…
Prince William supervisors grant preliminary approval for The Landing Town Center off I-95; site previously eyed for county-owned sportsplex
November 29, 2024, 6:01 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday opted to move forward with the early stages of a revised public-private partnership to establish The Landing Town Center off Telegraph Road along the Interstate 95 corridor.
Virginia Department of Corrections confirm inmates burned themselves; lawmakers want investigation
November 29, 2024, 12:56 pm | Source
At least six incarcerated people have burned themselves at western Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday.
Prince William supervisors approve 375-home Smith Crossing community
November 27, 2024, 2:43 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors opted to move forward with a large-scale development in the former rural crescent featuring 375 homes on just over 234 acres of farmland.
A 'magical' night: Local businesses take center stage at Occoquan tree lighting
November 25, 2024, 3:31 pm | Source
The town of Occoquan held its annual Christmas tree lighting Saturday night, assembling residents and public officials for a festive evening of outdoor activities, music and local shopping.
Prince William Planning Commission greenlights 210-home Grayson Overlook rezoning
November 24, 2024, 11:45 pm | Source
The Prince William County Planning Commission unanimously approved a sizable residential rezoning project involving over 200 homes in the western portion of the county on Nov. 20.
Dog Tag nonprofit to receive $22K donation from Navy Federal Credit Union
November 22, 2024, 7:38 pm | Source
Washington, D.C- based nonprofit Dog Tag will receive a $22,000 donation from Navy Federal Credit Union as the beneficiary of its 30th annual Vienna 5K event.
Prince William's 52nd annual Christmas Basket fundraiser launches; goal set at $30,000
November 22, 2024, 12:00 pm | Source
With Thanksgiving and the holidays fast approaching, the Salvation Army is ramping up its efforts to assist children in need across Prince William County.
Prince William supervisors approve major renovations for Lake Ridge church
November 20, 2024, 6:51 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved sweeping renovations to the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge during its meeting Tuesday.
Prince William panhandling initiative remains in flux
November 19, 2024, 1:31 pm | Source
The future of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors’ crackdown on community panhandling remains uncertain.
Western Prince William residents request ‘reset,’ ‘transparency’ in data center planning
November 15, 2024, 4:43 pm | Source
Resident members of Prince William County’s Data Center Ordinance Advisory Group are voicing displeasure at the apparent gridlock that has hindered their efforts to establish a new noise ordinance.
Heritage Hunt community in Prince William under Department of Justice investigation over PPP loan
November 14, 2024, 6:19 pm | Source
The Heritage Hunt Homeowners Association in Gainesville is facing an investigation from the U.S. Department of Justice into a 2020 Paycheck Protection Program loan that was allegedly filed and implemented illegally.
Fort Belvoir hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony
November 12, 2024, 7:42 pm | Source
Thousands of organizations across the country hold ceremonies each November recognizing those who have served in the armed forces, and Fort Belvoir is no exception.
Veterans heralded at annual legion event in Manassas
November 11, 2024, 8:29 pm | Source
The Robert Vincent McMaugh Memorial American Legion Post 10 honored the nation's veterans Saturday at Harris Pavilion in Manassas.
Project partners celebrate completion of Quantico Station upgrades
November 11, 2024, 5:40 pm | Source
A new and improved Quantico rail station began serving customers last month.
Scott Cemetery alleged desecration case shifts to federal court
November 9, 2024, 3:45 pm | Source
A lawsuit against Prince William County, the Board of County Supervisors and International Investments LLC filed by a descendant of historic Thoroughfare is transitioning from local to federal court.
Motion withdrawn at 11th hour in Naresh Bhatt case; trial still scheduled for December
November 7, 2024, 11:48 pm | Source
Naresh Bhatt’s defense attorney opted to withdraw a scheduled Franks motion Thursday morning during a brief hearing in Prince William County Circuit Court.
New Haymarket mayor Tracy Lynn Pater talks about her priorities
November 7, 2024, 1:26 pm | Source
A new mayor running unopposed and five incumbent Town Council members winning reelection highlighted Haymarket’s municipal elections on Tuesday.
Family caregivers in Virginia: A lifeline for loved ones
November 6, 2024, 6:09 pm | Source
RICHMOND, Va. — Richard in Gainesville has been providing care for his wife since 1978, raising their daughter and taking care of his wife at the same time. He took early retirement at age 55 to be a full-time caregiver…
Democrats Wolfe and Osina reelected to Manassas City Council with newcomer Hutson
November 6, 2024, 3:13 am | Source
Democratic incumbents Tom Osina and Mark Wolfe won another term to the Manassas City Council Tuesday night along with newcomer Ashley Hutson.
New mayor, Town Council coming to Haymarket
November 4, 2024, 4:39 pm | Source
An impending mayoral change and the opportunity for at least one new councilmember are at stake in the Nov. 5 elections in the town of Haymarket, which has a population of roughly 1,600.
Prince William Planning Commission recommends approval of 350-home ‘Thomas Farm’ rezoning
November 2, 2024, 6:15 pm | Source
The Prince William County Planning Commission narrowly greenlit the 350-home Thomas Farm at Bristow Station development proposal by a 4-3 vote during its Oct. 23 meeting.
Digital Gateway lawsuit dismissed in Prince William Circuit Court
November 1, 2024, 5:03 pm | Source
A judge on Thursday dismissed all 10 counts of a lawsuit against the developers of the Prince William Digital Gateway Thursday afternoon, effectively halting the case before it reached trial.
Prince William chamber ‘salutes’ service members in Gainesville
October 31, 2024, 12:22 pm | Source
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce and Heritage Hunt Golf Club celebrated service members of all stripes at the annual Salute to the Armed Forces Oct. 23.
Prince William data center adversaries rally as Digital Gateway hearing looms
October 30, 2024, 1:21 pm | Source
A pivotal demurrer hearing will take place Thursday in Prince William County Circuit Court, with the future of a trial on the Prince William Digital Gateway – and its 37 proposed data centers – likely hanging in the balance.
Hilton Tapestry hotel, retail pitched for Olde Towne Inn site in Manassas
October 29, 2024, 1:12 pm | Source
The site of the former Olde Towne Inn in downtown Manassas is getting a historic makeover.
Prince William supervisors approve nearly $200K in grants supporting the arts
October 28, 2024, 3:36 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has approved a $193,000 arts grant disbursement for fiscal 2025.
Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins to stand trial next month in federal bribery case
October 26, 2024, 2:09 pm | Source
Indicted former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins will stand trial next month after allegedly receiving over $70,000 in cash bribes during his 2023 reelection campaign in exchange for auxiliary deputy sheriff appointments and other official acts such as a petition…
Out of the Blue seafood restaurant in Gainesville closes unexpectedly
October 25, 2024, 10:50 pm | Source
Out of the Blue seafood restaurant closed its doors earlier this week, the Gainesville restaurant announced in a Facebook post.
Manassas Park vigil honors Mamta Kafle Bhatt, calls for domestic violence awareness
October 24, 2024, 5:24 pm | Source
The greater Manassas Park community gathered Sunday evening at the Signal Hill Park pavilion for a candlelight vigil paying tribute to Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the 28-year-old nurse and mother who disappeared nearly three months ago.
Amazon's Ashton data center project near Manassas Mall deferred
October 21, 2024, 1:31 pm | Source
A proposal to build three new Amazon data centers along Ashton Avenue near the Manassas Mall was shelved indefinitely ahead of the Oct. 22 Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting during which it was scheduled to be discussed.
National Museum of the Marine Corps opens newest galleries
October 19, 2024, 10:39 pm | Source
The National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle has officially opened its newest galleries in time for the Marine Corps’ birthday on Nov. 10.
OmniRide weighing commuter routes for Warrenton, Front Royal to DC; Gainesville-to-Reston route nixed
October 17, 2024, 7:14 pm | Source
Two new OmniRide commuter bus routes serving Warrenton and Front Royal and traveling into Washington, D.C., will be considered in a series of upcoming public hearings that will also involve discussion around the proposed elimination of the Gainesville-to-Reston route.
Buttigieg, federal lawmakers celebrate Long Bridge Project groundbreaking in Arlington
October 17, 2024, 3:50 pm | Source
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined a cadre of federal lawmakers Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the highly-touted Long Bridge Project in Arlington.
PenFed to help pay adoption fees for military families for pets impacted by flooding
October 15, 2024, 9:02 pm | Source
The Alexandria-based PenFed Foundation, a national nonprofit founded by PenFed Credit Union, announced it is providing a $25,000 matching grant to Homeward Trails Animal Rescue to pay pet adoption fees for military families and support pets impacted by Hurricane Helene…
Prince William board hoping to bring 26 new EV charging stations to the county
October 15, 2024, 3:21 pm | Source
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Oct. 8 approved the submission of a grant application to a federal program that would bring 26 new electric vehicle charging stations to the county.
Middleburg Humane Foundation takes in animals displaced from Hurricane Helene
October 11, 2024, 4:08 pm | Source
The Middleburg Humane Foundation, a nonprofit animal rescue organization, took in 27 more animals this past week that had been brought up from Yancey County, North Carolina—one of the Hurricane Helene-ravaged areas.
Hearing in Naresh Bhatt case rescheduled for Nov. 7
October 10, 2024, 8:33 pm | Source
A pre-trial hearing in the Naresh Bhatt case scheduled for Thursday was delayed until Nov. 7 due to a lack of available Nepalese interpreters, according to a judge's order and continuance filed in Prince William County Circuit Court.
Prince William County revels in Nepali culture at Dashain Tihar Fest
October 10, 2024, 2:03 pm | Source
The third annual Dashain Tihar Fest, commonly known as DT Fest, was held at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas on Oct. 5, uniting the local community in a celebration of traditional Nepali dance, music, food and culture.
Disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt looms large over Dashain Tihar Fest in Manassas
October 10, 2024, 12:01 pm | Source
The disappearance of Nepalese nurse and mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who went missing just over two months ago, left a visible imprint on Saturday’s Dashain Tihar Fest in Manassas.
$17M Tesla dealership planned for Haymarket
October 9, 2024, 9:22 pm | Source
A $17 million Tesla dealership is being eyed for James Madison Marketplace along John Marshall Highway in Haymarket.
Prost! Fort Belvoir celebrates 26th Oktoberfest
October 8, 2024, 1:27 pm | Source
It’s that time of year again where folks dust off their lederhosen and steins to celebrate the season. The 26th annual Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest, from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6 at the Fremont Field on base, drew thousands of attendees.
Residential parking concerns persist in Manassas
October 6, 2024, 9:00 pm | Source
As Manassas continues to grow in population and infrastructure, the issue of parking and, for some residents, overcrowding continue to be points of contention.
Anderson and Vindman trade barbs at 7th District debate in Fredericksburg
October 3, 2024, 7:41 pm | Source
Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman sparred Wednesday night in a tense but civil debate for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg.
Dumfries takes action to protect seniors with TRIAD charter signing
October 1, 2024, 8:33 pm | Source
Dumfries town officials, in a Sept. 26 ceremony with Attorney General Jason Miyares, signed a TRIAD charter with the aim of protecting senior citizens from online scams.
After brief hearing Friday, Naresh Bhatt to return to court Oct. 10
September 27, 2024, 11:06 pm | Source
Prosecutors and the defense in the Naresh Bhatt case will return to Prince William Circuit Court next month as the case inches closer to its scheduled December trial date.
Flight delay? Manassas Airport officials working through certification process to land commercial flights
September 27, 2024, 1:37 pm | Source
The Manassas Regional Airport’s path to landing commercial flights has led to unexpected capital project requests that could impact the airport’s original timeline to have commercial flights by 2025.
Library of Virginia grants help fund Prince William historical preservation
September 26, 2024, 12:10 pm | Source
Civil War-era court minute records and other surviving documents from colonial times are among the Prince William County historical records to be preserved under two new grants from the Library of Virginia’s Circuit Court Records Preservation program, according to a…
Following some raucous Fridays, Manassas leaders remind residents of First Friday rules
September 24, 2024, 10:51 pm | Source
First Fridays in Manassas are intended to be a time to kick off the weekend, relax to some music and gather with family and friends in Historic Downtown.
Relocated Gold Cup races now rescheduled for Oct. 27
September 23, 2024, 6:57 pm | Source
The 2024 International Gold Cup races will now be held on Oct. 27 at Glenwood Park in Middleburg, according to a news release from the Virginia Gold Cup Association.
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