At its September 8 meeting, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously allocated $20M in CARES Act funds to Prince William County Public Schools, to help offset budget and operational impacts of COVID-19. Earlier this summer, the Board transferred $5M to the school division. These funds will be used for critical needs such as […]
It is coming up on the time of year when homeowners start to drain their pools. The Prince William County Department of Public Works urges pool owners to use proper procedures to protect the environment, preventing chemical contamination, erosion and flooding in yards and surrounding areas. The Dangers of Chlorine and Cleaning Chemicals The most […]
Prince William County continues to work to meet both the public health and economic needs of residents through its Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which coordinates task forces on community feeding programs, COVID-19 testing and county operations, as well as rent, mortgage and utility relief. Following are highlights from Prince William’s Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Misner […]
Today, Virginia launched a COVID-19 exposure notification app that will alert users if they have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. Get your free download: iPhone | Android. Called COVIDWISE, this public health app balances the need for robust contact tracing with protecting user privacy. The app is […]
While the county continues to grapple with climbing costs associated with the pandemic, including dramatic costs estimates for schools in the fall, Prince William County has received an infusion of financial aid from the federal government. The county was recently awarded $41 million in the second round of the federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, […]
Tropical Storm Isaias is rapidly approaching our area; we are currently under a tropical storm/ flash flood/ coastal flooding watch. The current track has the storm moving up the coast with the heaviest impact being to the area along and east of I-95. (See the latest storm updates.) Please remember to never drive into standing […]
The Board of County Supervisors approved a $250,000 grant from the Economic Development Fund Opportunity fund that will yield an investment of $15.6M and 169 new jobs as International Gourmet Foods, Inc. develops its new headquarters in the Occoquan District. International Gourmet Foods, Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of gourmet specialty products, providing quality […]
Emily Sides, esides@insidenova.com Jul 21, 2020 The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has re-allocated $5 million in federal COVID-19 assistance so they can support Prince William County Public Schools. The Board voted 8-0 Tuesday to spend the money, part of the county’s CARES Act funding. “It’s all uncharted territory and they will have extra […]
Last night, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to allocate $5M of its CARES Act funding to Prince William County Public Schools, to offset costs associated with safely delivering education in the midst of COVID-19. For the first quarter, which starts September 8, schools will operate virtually for most students, with a […]
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