November is National Native American Heritage Month 

National Native American Heritage Month pays tribute to the rich history and culture of the Native American tribes.

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Ask the Recycling "Wonk" Q&A: An America Recycles Day Event

In recognition of America Recycles Day 2020, Prince William area residents can have recycling questions answered by experts.

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Daylight Saving Time Ended Nov. 1: Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm 

​Daylight Saving Time ended Nov. 1. When you turned your clocks back, did you remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms?

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Slow Down on County Roads and Be Observant

Fall means it gets dark earlier, and it can be difficult for drivers to notice those sharing the road.

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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Month, which is intended to raise awareness of the devastating disease and give caregivers the knowledge and tools they need to help those in their care.

Dangers of Improperly Discarded Personal Protective Equipment

With a drastic increase in the use of disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 health pandemic, a problem has emerged. Used and potentially contaminated PPE are being improperly disposed of in parking lots, parks, streets and on sidewalks. 

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Men's Health Recognized in November

Men often do not pay as much attention to their health as they should. Each November, the charity, Movember, launches an effort to encourage men to think about their health.  

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Focused on Local Small Business

The Small Business Project Management Program is seeing an average of one business opening each day in Prince William County.

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Recognizing National Adoption Day

Typically, each year, the County Department of Social Services hosts a celebration to honor special parents and special children for National Adoption Day. 

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County Maintains Position as Ninth Largest Tourism Economy in Virginia

In 2019, Prince William County maintained its position as the ninth largest tourism economy in the Commonwealth, with a record setting $643 million spent locally by visitors.

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November is National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month, which is set aside to remember caregivers and to raise awareness of the challenges they face. 

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Volunteers Needed for Small Business Outreach

​Businesses across Prince William County are still struggling from the impact of COVID-19. The County's Department of Economic Development is looking for volunteers to serve as ambassadors to the business community and connect them with resources to help.

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Need a little MAGIC to Help Meet Your Business Needs?

Say the magic word – abracadabra – and visit Prince William Public Libraries' Management and Government Information Center for assistance with new business venture and nonprofit needs.

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Restaurant and Café Outdoor Dining – Warmth in the Winter Months

As the evenings cool down and restaurant and café owners want to continue entertaining customers outdoors, the Department of Development Services has a reminder about tents and the installation of heating devices.

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Gypsy Moth Surveys Underway

Starting in late summer, the Prince William County Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch conducts annual surveys at over a thousand sites to assess the population of gypsy moths in local forests. 

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VRE Welcomes Back Riders with Health and Safety Top of Mind

As County residents return to work and congestion increases on the roads, many are rethinking their commutes. One option is the Virginia Railway Express, which has taken numerous precautions to protect passengers' health and safety.

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Board Creates Racial and Social Justice Commission

The Board of County Supervisors recently authorized the creation of a Racial and Social Justice Commission with the mission to examine the state of racial and social justice for people of color in the County.

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Leisure Magazine

Leisure is printed three times a year by the Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation. It is free to all residents and provides information regarding all Parks & Recreation activities, camps, classes and upcoming events.

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Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Earns Accreditation from the National Recreation and Parks Association

The Board of County Supervisors is pleased to announce that the County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism has achieved accreditation from the National Recreation and Parks Association's Commission on Parks and Recreation Accreditation. 

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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, is pleased to announce that a childcare scholarship program is available to families financially impacted by COVID-19. 

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Grant Offers Transportation Aid for County Homeless

The Board of County Supervisors recently appropriated a $40,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Office of Housing and Community Development to help Social Services provide transportation services to the County's homeless. 

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Prince William County Supports Local Charities with Additional CARES Act Funding

Recently, the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William, a nonprofit association of human services providers that aids local residents, received $1,000,000 in funding from the County via its allocation of CARES Act funding. 

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