Prince William County is rich in African American history. This month, the county is hosting several events to celebrate Black History Month, including the Prince William County Black History Committee’s event "The New Negro Movement — Prince William County Presents African Americans and the Arts,” which will be streamed live on Thursday, Feb. 22, at noon, as well as several events at the county’s historic properties.
Prince William County will launch the Automated Traffic Enforcement Pilot Program in multiple school zones throughout the county in February. The purpose of the program is to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers alike by encouraging drivers to slow down and be alert to those around them.
Prince William County government is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural internship program. The program provides a paid internship to selected students who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education and is designed to give college students interested in public service the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and expand their knowledge regarding local government. Students will be presented professional development opportunities, such as skills and leadership training, mentoring, networking with executive leadership, field excursions, short-term projects and hands-on experience that will equip them with the necessary skills, tools and resources for long-term success.
Spring break is just around the corner, so it's time to start planning for Spring Break Camps! Whether your child is interested in golf, archery, chess, music, or something else, you can secure their spot in one of the 2024 Spring Break Camps today. Don't wait too long to make your reservation – spaces are limited and filling up fast!
The Prince William County Planning Office and the Department of Transportation are seeking public feedback through a survey to aid in developing a multimodal corridor study for Route 28 in the Yorkshire area. The study explores cost-effective alternatives to increase multimodal travel options, such as walking, biking and transit on a two-mile stretch of Route 28 in the Yorkshire area, between the Fairfax County line and the City of Manassas.
Early voting for the March 2024 Dual Presidential Primary has begun! Every polling place will have the same contests on their ballot, and voters will be offered a Democratic or Republican Party Ballot. Voters may vote EITHER ballot, but not both. Get all the important dates, apply to vote by mail, register to vote and more at pwcvotes.org/electionfaqs.
Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) has recently announced its new Strategic Plan for the next five years. This plan will guide PWPL staff, stakeholders and community partners to fulfill their mission of connecting people to the transformative power of information. The 2024 – 2028 Strategic Plan outlines six main goals to improve library programs, services and resources for more than 500,000 residents in Prince William County and the City of Manassas.
It's the season of love, and the Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk is organizing civil celebrant weddings and vow renewals for the 6th Annual Valentine's Day Bash. On February 14, couples can exchange vows in an intimate ceremony surrounded by friends and family at the Art Factory. All couples are welcome by appointment.
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits is crafting a legacy unique to Virginia by sourcing their grains from the Northern Neck, oak barrels in Roanoke, malted barley in Sperryville and then bringing everything back home to Prince William County. This year the company will relocate and expand to a 25,000 square foot production facility and restaurant at the heart of Innovation Park on the Farm Brew LIVE campus.
The Prince William County Planning Office recently released interactive chapters of the adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan that enhances the user experience. The new format can be viewed seamlessly on all platforms and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, making it easy to read and accessible to everyone!
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