Gander Mountain Will Again Serve As A “Community Vaccination Clinic”
The former Gander Mt. store at 14011 Worth Avenue in Woodbridge will once again begin serving as a Prince William Health District Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC), starting Thursday, Oct.7. It […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: April 28-May 5, 2021
The Prince William Health District is holding a vaccination clinic using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this Saturday, May 1 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Boys and Girls […]
Federal Partners Expand Eligibility to all of Phase 1B
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that Federal Retail Pharmacy partners will expand eligibility within Phase 1b to offer vaccines to individuals who are 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions, as […]
Increased Capacity: New Large Scale Site Opens in Prince William
In the March 16 update to the BOCS, Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Misner shared that a Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) Community Vaccination Center, or CVC is opening in Prince William. […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: New Vaccination Site in Occoquan District
This update combines information from the 3/2 BOCS meeting, the 3/3 update from Dr. Avula, and the 3/4 town hall with Dr. Ansher and Dr. Sandoval. New! Update Your Pre-registration [...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Increasing Distribution
In his Feb. 2 presentation to the Board, PWC Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Misner discussed the challenges that followed a chaotic federal rollout of the vaccination program in December, and [...]
New Waitlist Introduced
Vaccine Shortage Hits Home: Trump Administration Fails To Fulfill Orders: On Jan.15, outgoing federal officials notified the Virginia Department of Health (the agency overseeing the Prince William Health District) that its [...]
COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program | PWCSA
Action Required by January 21, 2021! You may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay unpaid water bills if you or a person in your household has lost income […]
Prince William County Provides Childcare Scholarship Program for Families Impacted Financially by COVID-19
Prince William County Government, in partnership with Prince William County Schools (PWCS), is pleased to announce that a childcare scholarship program is available to families financially impacted by COVID-19. If [...]
The Department of Economic Development announces two new programs to help Prince William County businesses adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Economic Development is excited to announce two new programs designed to help Prince William County businesses adapt to the challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that it […]
Virginia Supreme Court Grants Temporary Statewide Eviction Moratorium
Court suspends eviction proceedings through September 7 at Governor’s request The moratorium, which will begin on Monday, August 10 and remain in effect through Monday, September 7, halts all eviction […]
Department of Economic Development Receives Funding to Provide Business Incentives
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a number of non-essential businesses in the county to close and many small businesses were severely impacted, particularly in the restaurant, retail and travel sectors. In […]
Service Authority Customer Lobby Reopens to the Public
Beginning July 1, 2020, the Prince William County Service Authority’s Customer Service and Utility Permit counters in the Raymond Spittle Building will be open for in-person transactions Monday through Friday […]
Meet the Covid-19 ‘long-haulers’ whose symptoms won’t seem to go away | Advisory Board Daily Briefing
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patients with Covid-19 typically recover from the disease in about two weeks’ time, but there are a number of patients who have had […]
OmniRide to Increase Service Levels Starting June 22nd
OmniRide will resume operating all routes and increase service levels on OmniRide Express buses starting Monday, June 22, 2020. Weekday Express service to destinations in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., […]
Governor Northam Announces Face Covering Requirement and Workplace Safety Regulations
Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order Sixty-Three, requiring Virginians to wear face coverings in public indoor settings to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Governor also directed […]
Balancing Economic and Health Concerns when Entering Phase I
The coronavirus pandemic has created a situation with no easy answers. As someone who works for a small business, I understand there are valid concerns that non-essential business closure and […]
Service Authority Guidance on Flushing Pipes When Reoccupying Buildings
Prior to reoccupying a commercial building or home that has been vacant for a week or longer, flush stagnant water from pipes in the structure to replenish plumbing with fresh, […]
Governor Issues Executive Order 62 Delaying Northern Virginia Phase One
JURISDICTIONS TEMPORARILY DELAYED FROM ENTERING PHASE ONE IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 61 AND PERMITTED TO REMAIN IN PHASE ZERO NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGION Importance of the Issue Executive Order 61, issued on […]
Governor Northam Announces Phase One Guidelines to Slowly Ease Public Health Restrictions
It’s important to note that Northern Virginia has requested a slower reopening process. The information regarding these details is available by clicking here. Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order Sixty-One […]
Northern Virginia Localities Urge Governor to Set Regional Targets for Reopening
The chief elected officials of the five largest localities in Northern Virginia have sent a letter to Governor Ralph Northam, supporting his “Forward Virginia” reopening plan in general but urging him to […]
Feeding Taskforce Helpine
Anyone in the Greater Prince William Region in need of food can call the Helpline. Agents will help callers connect with their nearest food pantry or assist with scheduling a […]
NOVA to Offer ‘JumpStart’ Tuition-Free Summer Online Courses for Region’s High School Students
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is using institutional dollars from the Federal stimulus to launch a new summer schedule of tuition-free online classes for approximately 70,000 qualified Northern Virginia high […]
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: Busting COVID-19 Myths
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center hosted a virtual legislative roundtable engaging local, state, and federal legislators to discuss COVID-19 and its effects on our community. […]
April 10th Updates from the Landfill
The below updates are summarized in a PDF you can download by clicking here. Effective April 10th, until further notice: Landfill and Balls Ford Compost Facility will be closed on […]
Board to Receive Public Comments Regarding Budget Online and In Person
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold public meetings this month to maintain the continuity of government and take the appropriate steps towards adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 […]
InsideNoVa, Prince William County Government to Hold COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall – Coronavirus
InsideNoVa and Prince William County Government are partnering to hold a virtual town hall to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and answer residents’ questions. The town hall will take place on […]
Governor Northam Announces Emergency Funding to Shelter Virginia’s Homeless Population
Initial $2.5 million in funding will house unsheltered individuals, support case management Governor Ralph Northam today announced an initial $2.5 million in emergency funding to shelter Virginia’s statewide homeless population […]
County Working with Community Partners to Provide Resources
The schools are working hard to make sure children in the county continue to stay fed. A recent change in USDA rules now allow parents to pick up food without […]
Guide to coronavirus mortgage relief options | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
If you’re among those financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you might be concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent. Federal and state governments have announced plans to […]
Solid Waste Facilities usage – COVID 19 Guidance
Governor Ralph Northam issued a stay at home order on March 30, 2020, which restricts all Virginians to essential trips only. The County Landfill and the Balls Ford Compost Facility […]
Financial Impacts of COVID-19 on County Operations
Up until COVID-19 hit the area, the county was projecting a revenue budget surplus of approximately $5.7 million for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020, according to Prince William County […]
County Executive Provides Update on Response Efforts to COVID-19
Prince William County is actively cooperating with surrounding jurisdictions, businesses, hospitals, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Health and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to […]
Coronavirus Has Upended Our World. It’s OK To Grieve | NPR
On weekday evenings, sisters Lesley Laine and Lisa Ingle stage online happy hours from the Southern California home they share. It’s something they’ve been enjoying with local and faraway […]
Leading Epidemiologist ‘Absolutely Confident’ Antiviral Drugs Will Stem COVID-19 Pandemic | Here & Now
Dr. Larry Brilliant has been on the frontlines in the fight against disease for decades. The epidemiologist helped eradicate smallpox, and he’s also been involved in the battle against polio and […]
1918 Flu | Throughline
We’ve heard a lot of people draw comparisons between the 1918 flu, sometimes called the Spanish Flu, and the current coronavirus pandemic. This podcast episode of Throughline by NPR […]
Food Pantry Directory Form
If you operate a food pantry in Prince William County, please use the form below to be added to a directory that Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye and the Greater […]
County Offers Tools to Keep Residents Informed About COVID-19
In an effort to provide ongoing information regarding COVID-19, Prince William County is offering several new tools that residents can now access. The county’s new COVID-19 website – available at pwcgov.org/COVID19 – [...]
Information Regarding the March 31 Board of County Supervisors Meeting
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is holding their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the McCoart Administration Building, 1 County Complex Court […]
COVID-19 Testing
We recognize and understand that there is a lot of frustration and confusion regarding COVID-19 testing. Unfortunately, there is a limited supply of testing supplies available throughout the region and […]
Legislative Update: Federal Action on COVID19
Coronavirus Preparedness Response Supplemental Appropriations Act House and Senate Passed on March 4, 2020 President signed into law March 6, 2020 H.R.6074 addresses the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Contains $8.3 billion to […]
The Prince William Health District Call Center is now open 7038727759
Image text: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) The Prince William Health District Call Center is now open at 7038727759 For questions related to COVID-19, the Prince William Health District has opened our […]
Governor Northam Orders Statewide Closure of Certain Non-Essential Businesses, K-12 Schools
Bans public gatherings of more than 10 people Governor Ralph Northam issued a statewide order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and reduce the spread of the novel […]
OmniRide Altering Bus Service Due to COVID-19
March 23 – In response to declining ridership while many people telework during the COVID-19 pandemic, OmniRide will make changes to some of its Express commuter bus schedules effective Wednesday, March 25, […]
A Message From Supervisor Boddye
Transcript Dear Occoquan District Neighbors - this is Kenny Boddye, Occoquan District Supervisor. I’m reaching out to you today regarding the situation surrounding the coronavirus. Every single member of our [...]
Federal Government Responses to Coronavirus
The House Ways and Means Committee has assembled a comprehensive FAQ to help explain how the federal government is responding to the coronavirus pandemic. It covers what small businesses, seniors, […]
Board of County Supervisors Join Call for More Testing
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors sent a letter to Vice President Michael Pence, who chairs the Federal COVID-19 Task Force, calling for the National Capital Region to be designated […]
Landfill and Balls Ford Road Compost Facility – New COVID 19 GUIDANCE
The County Landfill and the Balls Ford Compost Facility are both open. However, we have instructed our employees to practice social distancing and stay 6 feet away from customers, so […]
Take the Census While You Are at Home
While the Census Bureau monitors the Coronavirus, COVID-19, situation and follows the guidance of health authorities, the agency is reminding people to complete the 2020 U.S. Census online, by phone, […]
Prince William County Closes Government Buildings to the Public
Due to evolving concerns related to COVID-19, Prince William County closed all government buildings to the public as of 5 p.m. today, Thursday, March 19, 2020, until further notice. The […]
Column: How You Can Help Those Facing Homelessness During the Pandemic | PW Perspective
COVID-19, the novel Coronavirus, has pretty much upended everyone’s lives and is forcing everyone to stay indoors. The pandemic is also putting a strain on our ability to directly help […]
Prince William County to Donate $30,000 to Local Food Banks
In an effort to ensure the most vulnerable families in the community have access to food, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors made donations totaling $30,000 to the local […]
Governor Northam Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19 and Support Impacted Virginians
Directs adherence to 10-person gathering ban, quarantine for high-risk individuals, worker and employer support Governor Ralph Northam today announced additional steps to help Virginians impacted by novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, […]
After struggling for days to get coronavirus test results, Manassas man found positive for COVID-19 | news/prince_william | insidenova.com
After struggling to get COVID-19 test results for days, the family of a Manassas man learned Sunday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Titou Phommachanh has started an experimental […]
Prince William County Declares Local State of Emergency
County Executive Chris Martino signed a Declaration of Local State of Emergency for Prince William County in response to the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control to limit crowds of […]
Here to Help! Engaging with the Occoquan District Office
Neighborhood concerns, land use cases, policy questions–we are here to help you navigate Prince William County government, and have a number of ways that you can engage with the Occoquan […]
Flattening the Curve: How “Hitting Pause” Can Save Lives
With mixed-messaging pouring in through social media and a lot of unknowns, one side effect of COVID19 is confusion! While it is natural to want to go about with “business […]
COVID19: County Response
Prince William County Health District (PWHD) and the Office of Emergency Management recently reported on how the county is responding to COVID-19, and Virginia declared a state of emergency on […]