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 [...]
Food Resources: Pantries, Distributions & Drives
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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 […]
Virginia businesses will soon have to follow safety rules to limit COVID-19. Here’s what they need to do. | Daily Press
Gov. Ralph Northam said he asked the group to create the regulations in May due to a lack of mandates from the federal government. (View an FAQ for employers.) […]
Testing on May 30 at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Sentara Healthcare Limited Free Testing for Eligible Prince William County Residents To assist public health officials contain the spread of COVID-19 in overlooked/undertested communities of color, Sentara Healthcare is offering […]
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 […]
COVID-19 economic impact | can’t pay rent or mortgage | Stay Home Virginia
Resources for Virginians struggling to pay their rent or mortgage due to COVID-19. Source: COVID-19 economic impact | can’t pay rent or mortgage | Stay Home Virginia
Prince William County Partners with Health Department and Walmart for Testing
Two COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites are opening May 15, 2020, in the Walmart parking lot located at: 17041 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Dumfries, VA 22026 8386 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA 20109 […]
Governor Northam Announces Expansion of Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
Governor Ralph Northam announced on April 29, 2020 that Virginia has secured relief options for more than 200,000 Virginians with privately held student loans. The payment relief is the result […]
Residents Urged to Minimize Waste In Response to COVID-19
Keep Collection Workers and Communities Safe Northern Virginia joins the nation in an abundance of refuse and recycling being collected by municipalities. Stay-at-home orders have sent people into their basements, [...]
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 […]
OmniRide Reducing Express Services as of April 27
OmniRide will further reduce its Express commuter bus services as of Monday, April 27, due to low ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Express ridership has dropped by approximately 90 […]
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 […]
Prince William Board of Supervisors Approves Funding for Homeless Crisis Response Plan
On Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors accepted, budgeted and appropriated $324,534 from state and federal grants and $300,000 from Affordable Housing Proffer Funds for housing the homeless […]
OmniRide Adds Precautions for Essential Traveling Amid COVID-19
OmniRide is continuing to provide service to ensure that essential employees are able to get to work and the public can get to critical destinations like grocery stores, pharmacies, and […]
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. […]
Prince William County Partners with Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William to Collect Donations for Disaster Relief
The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William partnered with Prince William County Government and the cities of Manassas, and Manassas Park to collect donations for the Prince William Area […]
Libraries are Offering Programs Online for All Ages
While COVID-19 has everything shut down, the folks at Prince William Public Libraries have found other options. They have gone digital. A science experiment on how to make a bottle […]
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 […]
County Works with Community Partners to Create Feeding Taskforce
Normal run-of-the-mill emergencies tend to last a few hours or maybe a few days, but the challenges associated with COVID-19 are much different. The impact of the pandemic is expected […]
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 […]
Virginia’s Statewide Stay at Home Order Frequently Asked Questions | Virginia.gov
The Commonwealth of Virginia put together an informative FAQ section regarding the Governor’s stay-at-home order (Executive Order 55) which also includes answers to Executive Order 53. At this time, Governor […]
COVID-19 Response Fund for Northern Virginia | The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Supporting Those Disproportionately Impacted by Coronavirus and its Economic Consequences The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has launched the COVID-19 Response Fund for Northern Virginia. The Fund will attract and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Resources for the Unsheltered and Homeless During COVID-19 and How You Can Help
Supervisor Boddye’s office has received numerous inquiries on the safety of some of the most vulnerable people within our community: the unsheltered and homeless. While there are many resources available […]
Virginia’s SNAP Program to Issue Emergency Benefits
Existing clients will receive additional benefits in March and April Emergency benefits will be made available to Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants during the months of March and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
ACTS’ Senior Link call reassurance program
Due to the ever changing situation surrounding COVID-19 concerns, one of the precautions seniors and those with disabilities are choosing is to stay home. ACTS wants you to be aware […]
Volunteers for the COVID-19 outbreak – Volunteer Prince William
As we all face these unusual circumstances we are surely adjusting our normal business practices. I have gotten a number of calls and emails regarding folks that would like to […]
Prince William County Service Authority Coronavirus Information
March 16, 2020 Update Dear Customer, The Service Authority is closely monitoring the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation and taking all necessary measures to ensure the continued delivery of clean […]
COVID-19 Financial Resources for Food & Beverage Businesses and Restaurant Workers — Big Spoon Co.
Big Spoon Co. has an excellent list of COVID-19 relief resources for food and beverage businesses and restaurant workers that they are actively updating. Follow the link below to view […]
OmniRide Making Changes to Protect Public Health
OmniRide today announced several changes to help protect the public and OmniRide employees from the COVID-19 pandemic while still providing vital mobility services in our community. Effective immediately OmniRide’s Local […]
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS: Coronavirus Scams
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. The scams take a variety of forms, such as setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts, […]
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 […]