❄️ PWC's Hypothermia Shelter - managed by StreetLight Community Outreach Ministries - opens Nov. 1 ❄️
⚠️ Reservations are required — this is not a walk-in program. Please do not arrive without confirmation. If no beds are available, please contact the Ferlazzo Shelter at 703-792-8734 for overflow ass
As we cut the ribbon on the Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center, we opened the doors to hope.
When I first ran for Occoquan District Supervisor in 2019, one of my biggest goals was to help build a community where no one falls through the cracks. I am all too familiar with the pain of not
Protecting the Potomac doesn’t have to be hard. In celebration of #SourceWaterProtectionWeek, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has simple steps you can take to #ProtectTheSource. We'll add one more tip: There is no such thing as a flushable wipe; don't believe the hype. These products
A full Saturday celebrating service, community, and connection in Prince William County 🌟
We started the morning at Dumpster Day in the Occoquan District, where my team worked with County Public Works staff and Project B-green to make it easier for residents to declutter, collecting trash, glass an
Building a more attainable Northern Virginia — together 🏘️
Monday, I joined regional leaders, along with housing professionals and advocates at the 2025 Northern Virginia Housing Symposium, co-hosted by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC), the NVAHA, and the Center for Real Estate Entre
🗳️DMV Woodbridge 🗳️Ferlazzo Building 🗳️ Brentsville Courthouse 🗳️Haymarket Gainesville Library 🗳️Dumfries Community Center
8:30-4:30 Mon-Sat, extended to 7pm on Wed. You may vote at any of the above during early voting; thru Nov 1. On Nov. 4, votes must may only be cast at your assigned polling place.
Early voting is here! Vote for state officials, including who will sit in the Governor's seat. Gainesville residents have a special BOCS election due to the untimely passing of Sup. Bob Weir. Currently, ONLY ONE early voting location is open, the Office of Elections. 5 more will open Sun, Oct. 19 ..
Ready to talk demographic shifts, economics, and housing? Sign up for next week's Housing Symposium, Oct. 6 at GMU - Mason Square (Ballston), co-hosted by NVRC.
Mark your calendars! Prince William County’s 17th Annual Mental Health Awareness Community Event will be a day filled with education, resources, and support for mental health awareness. Let's bring the community together to break the stigma surrounding mental health and promote overall well-being. C
🚆 77% of federal transit funds support businesses through contracts, services, and supply chains 🚆Transit ridership is up 59% since 2021 (7.7 billion trips in 2024) 🚆437,000+ people employed in the industry as of 2023
Thanks to NVTA for summarizing the 2025 Public Transportation Fact Book:
"Transit is a $93.4 billion industry that's vital to our economy and communities. Public transportation not only connects people, it drives economic growth, supports and strengthens communities. Key take aways:
The Poet Laureate Circle invites the community to join them as Poets Laureate gather to present their work and facilitate workshops on Oct. 11 at the George Mason University - Science and Technology Campus in Manassas. All poets are invited to read during the open mics session. Free to attend, all a
Prince William County is full of Spooktacular events this October.
𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁y – October 1This is a FREE joint program with Water's End Brewery in Lake Ridge (12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge, VA 22192) where the program will take place.
What's even better than one fall community event? TWO! Join us next month for Dumpster Day on October 4 and Barktoberfest on October 18 -- now at K9 Gunner Dog Park. See you there!
Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to learn more about its work to improve the I95/123 interchange, during a "Pardon Our Dust" meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at Occoquan Elementary School.
Available at no cost to Prince William Public Libraries cardholders, JobNow gives you access to job tools, resume labs, and career coaching you can use from anywhere. Access it here: pwcva.gov/digitallibrary.
Bus drivers & crossing guards will do their best to safely manage the elevated traffic and pedestrian volume. Please plan ahead, expect delays, & obey laws. Thanks for your patience and care as the community readjusts to school year traffic patterns.
How do elections work in Prince William County? Find out at an Open House on Aug. 15! Learn how elections are run and secured with talks, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. The event is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today at bit.ly/46E3d1c#PWCVotes
The Prince William County Bar Association and Prince William Public Libraries are partnering to offer free, 20-minute legal consultations this fall -- and you can help! Now seeking lawyers and translators willing to lend their skills to the community. See the flyer for more information.
An update from #PWCVOTE: A Special Election will be held on Nov 4, 2025 to fill the Gainesville Supervisor role after the untimely passing of Sup. Bob Weir. Voters in this district will have this contest on their General Election ballot of the same date. Learn more at pwcvotes.org.
Here are some other ways you can protect yourself from mosquitoes:
🛡️ Eliminate any standing water outside the home 🛡️ Use insect repellent 🛡️ Wear tightly-woven, light-colored clothes 🛡️ Avoid peak moquito hours; dawn and dusk 🛡️ Turn on a fan; it's hard for them to fly in a breeze
Did you know that you can report areas that need treatment for flying pests? Just use this link to contact the County's Mosquito and Forest Pest Management program: occoq.org/report_pests
MFPM recently confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in PWC, so control is especially important this summer.
August 1-3, 2025, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax. Learn more: www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday
Have parking concerns? Take the survey and drop a pin on the map to share what you're seeing and where you're seeing it. Community conversations are coming in August. Stay tuned!
