March 2021

March 20 will mark the first "official" day of spring. In addition to welcoming a new season, this month, we will recognize Women's History, Colon Cancer Awareness, Irish American Heritage, Development Disabilities Awareness, Youth Art, Social Work and Transit Driver Appreciation. In this issue, there is also helpful information about recycling, summer employment with the County, financial literacy and much more. 

Stormwater Pond Project Wins Award County Arborist Julie Flanagan was recently recognized by American Public Works Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter for her work in making a stormwater management pond at Innovation Park into an improved, welcoming habitat for aquatic and avian wildlife. Read More

March is Women's History Month Every year since 1987, March is set aside as Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to society, culture, science, the arts and history.  Read More

Prince William County Launches Revised African American History Trail In commemoration of Black History Month, in February 2021, the Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism launched the revised African American History Trail. Read More

Parks, Recreation and Tourism is Hiring Lifeguards for Summer 2021 Do you dream of a summer job where you can be outdoors? Want to be part of an important team, attain leadership opportunities with a flexible schedule and a great paycheck? Read More

Neighborhood Services Lift Certificate Program Most citizens may not realize that Neighborhood Services works with property owners to regulate and maintain elevators, escalators and other lift devices throughout Prince William County. Read More

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month March is recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  Read More

Auto-Generated Permit Application Saves Residents and Businesses Time and Simplifies Permitting Process The Prince William County Building Development Division is pleased to announce that ePortal now features an Auto-Generated Permit Application.  Read More

Glass Recycling Trailer Locations Increased 100 Percent The popular purple bins designated for "glass only recycling" have two additional locations. Read More

Asian Longhorned Beetle Surveys Underway During the winter, the Prince William County Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch monitors locations across the County for evidence of any possible Asian Longhorned Beetle presence. Read More

March is National Social Work Month The 2021 theme for National Social Work Month is "Social Workers are Essential to Community Well-being."  Read More

Pathway to 2040 The Prince William County Planning Office is continuing to update its Comprehensive Plan, Pathway to 2040.  Read More

Peter Newsham is the County’s Fifth Police Chief On Feb. 1, Peter Newsham was sworn in as the Prince William County Police Department's new chief in a small, private ceremony at the Charlie T. Deane Station. Read More

OmniRide Celebrates Transit Driver Appreciation Day On March 18, the region will celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day—an annual event to recognize public transit vehicle operators. OmniRide wants to publicly thank their hard-working bus drivers. Read More

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, when cancer survivors and patients, along with their caregivers, are encouraged to help inform their friends, family and neighbors about the importance of early detection, which can help prevent and treat colorectal cancer. Read More

The Pat White Center Is Accepting Rental Bookings for 2021 The Pat White Center at Ben Lomond is currently accepting rental bookings for the two multi-purpose rooms situated at ground floor level.  Read More

What’s in Your Well Water? ​Public water supplies are tested daily for contaminants, but most private water supplies, like wells, are rarely tested.  Read More

March is National Youth Art Month March is set aside for National Youth Art Month, which is aimed at promoting and supporting school art programs, art shows, fundraisers and school community activities in the United States. Read More

Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Prince William Area Agency on Aging offers a free virtual, interactive, evidenced-based program to residents age 18 and older in the Prince William area.  Read More

Achieve Your Financial Goals with the Help of Prince William Public Libraries April is Financial Literacy Month, and Prince William Public Libraries has fun challenges, programs and resources available for residents to help meet their financial goals, starting this month.  Read More

March is Irish American Heritage Month Since St. Patrick's Day falls in March, it is likely that is why Congress designated March as Irish American Heritage Month in 1991.  Read More

County Recognizes Local Businesses While Workforce Collaboration Program Wins at Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards On Feb. 25, Board of County Supervisors Chair-at-Large Ann B. Wheeler presented the PWC 2021 Business Partnership Award to three local businesses for working with the County’s Emergency Operations Center to provide much-needed hand sanitizer during the emergence of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020. Read More

Chair of Prince William Human Rights Commission Issues Statement Curtis O. Porter, chair of the Prince William County Human Rights Commission, recently issued a statement about diversity in the County.  Read More

Andrea Hess Receives Virginia Crisis Intervention Team 2020 CIT Behavioral Health Provider of the Year Prince William County congratulates Andrea Hess for her recognition from the Virginia Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coalition Awards Program as the 2020 CIT Behavioral Health Provider of the Year.  Read More

Governor Northam Announces Virginia Rent Relief Program Recently, Governor Ralph Northam announced $524 million in new federal funding to help keep Virginia families in their homes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Approve Agritourism And Arts Overlay District On Feb. 16, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the zoning amendment to establish the Agritourism And Arts Overlay District.  Read More

Racial and Social Justice Commission Invites the Public to Participate in Meeting Shantell Rock, chair of the recently created Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission, invites the community to participate and express their views during public comment time at the Commission's next meeting on March 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at the James J. McCoart Administration Building. Read More

Important Dates to Remember

Board of County Supervisors Meeting and Budget Work Session: March 2

Planning Commission Work Session: March 3

Board of County Supervisors Meeting, Budget Work Session and Historical Commission Meeting: March 9

Architectural Review Board Meeting: March 10

Human Rights Commission Meeting: March 11

Board of County Supervisors Meeting and Budget Work Session: March 16

Planning Commission Public Hearing: March 17

Racial and Social Justice Commission Meeting and Transit Driver Appreciation Day: March 18

For details about any meetings, hearings or work sessions, visit https://www.pwcgov.org/. Please check the website for the agency responsible for a meeting prior to participating to ensure it is proceeding as scheduled. 

Prince William County is the second-largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of nearly 467,000. A highly-educated, racially and ethnically diverse population makes the county one of the most globally represented communities in the region. AAA Bond Ratings, awarded annually from all three ratings agencies, confirms a commitment to a thriving and robust economy. Prince William County encompasses a total area of 348 square miles and includes independent cities and towns, state and federal park properties, and Quantico Marine Corps Base. Steeped in rich history, surrounded by beautiful parks and open space, Prince William County is a community of choice where individuals, families and businesses choose to live, work and play.

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