Friday, August 19, 2011
CNN Money released its list of national rankings
Prince William County is ranked 13 out of 25 counties nationwide for job growth from 2000 – 2010 by CNN Money the county announced Thursday. According to money.cnn.com, Prince William County had a job growth rate of more than 40 percent, with the growth rate increasing more than 7 percent between 2009 and 2010. The ranking is featured in the magazine’s annual “Where the Jobs Are” list, which ranked Prince William County 17 in 2010 and 23 in 2008. "Prince William County likes to give companies the royal treatment, and it shows," said the list. “Prince William County is well established as one of the most pro-business communities in the nation,” said Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in a prepared …
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
In its 2 p.m. meeting the board will adopt the budget.
After a long, public process the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will adopt the fiscal year 2012 budget on Tuesday. A few changes have been made to the budget, which were announced in an April 13 budget recap by budget director Michelle Casciato. The new advertised tax rate is $1.210 instead of $1.213, which is still below the FY 2007 tax rate. Casciato said that the fiscal year 2012 – which begins July 1, 2011 – revenue projections have improved since the proposed budget came out in February. Residential real estate market values were estimated to rise five percent and now it has raised 5.24 percent. Commercial real estate market values were estimated to rise eight percent but now are expect to be 8.69 percent. Commercial …
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Woodbridge-area police incidents from the past week.
A Lake Ridge man was arrested on Dec. 6 after Prince William County Police conducted a vehicle stop at Prince William Parkway and Worth Avenue. Police said that the accused, the driver, was detained and after they searched his person they found suspected cocaine. Maurice Jermaine Waller, 39, of 7050 Lakota Dr in Lake Ridge was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic and driving with a suspended license. Waller has a court date set for Jan. 21, 2011 and is being held on a $3,000 secured bond. Attempted malicious wounding. A 23-year-old Woodbridge man told police that after a verbal altercation with a known acquaintance, who allegedly pulled a knife on him on Dec. 5 at Potomac Mills Mall. The victim told police …
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Potomac Mills
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The 11th District's candidates discuss their views on in-sourcing and its impact on Northern Virginia.
The two candidates for the 11th Congressional District spoke about their stances on in-sourcing before the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Friday, Oct. 15 at the Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge. Incumbent and Democrat Congressman Gerry Connolly and his challenger, Republican Keith Fimian, spoke to Prince William County constituents as well as small business owners about their platforms regarding a balanced federal budget, the national deficit, offshore drilling and alternative energy sources, health care and in-sourcing. Throughout the debate, candidates were presented with questions drafted by the chamber's leadership and audience submissions. Connolly and Fimian were then allowed a three-minute response—with no rebuttals—in …
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Old Hickory Golf Club
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
BOCS regular Sept. 14 meeting will vote on fowl amendment and self-storage containers.
Update: In an e-mail to citizens, Coles District Supervisor Marty Nohe notified community members that the BOCS will not vote on the chicken amendment this evening, but will defer it to a work session on Sept. 1 and a public hearing on Oct. 5. The long-debated countywide "chicken amendment," as it has been deemed, will finally be brought to another vote by the Prince William County Board of Supervisors tonight. What began over six months ago is now coming before the board for a potential final vote. After two language revisions requested by the board from public hearings held on Feb. 3 and Aug. 10, the amendment requested for article III of the Agricultural and Residential Districts - Part 300 will include the following changes, if …
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Friday, September 10, 2010
Woodbridge and Gar-Field athletic trainers speak to Woodbridge Patch about new concussion regulations.
A medical report published last week by the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding the number of high school age kids who are seen in the emergency room for concussions temporarily shocked the non-medical community. Not surprisingly, considering the number of 14-19-year-old youths treated in the ER more than tripled in 10 years from about 7,000 in 1997 to 23,000 in 2007. But, parents of athletes in the Woodbridge community can rest easy since neither Gar-Field Senior High School athletic trainer Brandon Holland nor Woodbridge Senior High School trainer Toby McCullough have seen significant increases in the number of head injuries in recent years. "I have seen a decent number of head injuries in my 10 years as the Woodbridge trainer, but …
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Fire occurred at 8 p.m. in a townhouse complex off of Springwoods Drive.
A small electrical fire broke out on a stove at 12121 Stallion Ct. this evening. The Occoquan-Lorton-Woodbridge volunteer fire department responded to the scene at around 8 p.m. Units from the Dale City volunteer fire department also appeared at the scene. The incident was resolved by 8:17 p.m. OWL Volunteer Fire Department chief Jim McAllister said that the units responded to the small stove fire and put it out without issue. No one was allowed back into the home until the smoke was cleared from the unit. Despite the small size of the incident, neighbors flocked outside to see what the commotion was about. Witnesses in the townhome development said that the home is currently being rented and is a poorly maintained house. A neighbor to the…
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While off-leash dog parks may not be available to Woodbridge residents, an indoor heaven is not far from home.
Editor's Note: This week's Woodbridge Wish List written by guest contributor and pet enthusiast Karen Derrico. From breed meet-ups to dog park play days and a fido family reunion, Dogtopia of Woodbridge, a dog day care and boarding facility, is a favorite among local dogs owners. Headquartered in Rockville, MD, Dogtopia is a nationwide franchise with approximately 20 locations around the country. The Woodbridge location, headed by lifelong animal lover, Amber Sutton, recently celebrated its two year anniversary this August. Somewhat fashioned after the human daycare concept, Dogtopia provides a nurturing, fun environment that makes tails start wagging long before they reach the front door. "We always hear from clients how their dogs get so…
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Friday, September 3, 2010
Prince William County residents may be able to keep fowl on smaller properties.
Prince William County's Planning Commission had its first September meeting Wednesday night to discuss the possibility of chickens on one acre residences. Wednesday night's meeting marked the third public hearing for raising of chickens and other fowl. The chicken issue, previously initiated by the Board of County Supervisors, had to be reinstated after the commission ran out on the 90-day statue of limitation on the issue. After a about an hour of back-and-forth discussion, the board moved to change the language of the amendment from "raising" fowl to "keeping" fowl in addition to another acreage change for lots appropriated in the agricultural district. Now, residences in agricultural districts may have no acreage minimum for hosting …
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
The storm will graze the East Coast.
Editor's Note: Update, 12 noon. Hurricane warnings have been issued for parts Massachusetts while Virginia is still under a hurricane watch. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a coastal flood advisory for Prince William County. As Hurricane Earl, currently a Category 4 storm as of 8 a.m. this morning, advances toward the Northern Virginia region, residents are being advised to prepare for inclement weather over the next few days. Following these tips provided by Ready Virginia will help keep you and your family safe as the hurricane season gets underway. Earl is expected to pass near the Outer Banks, NC tonight. Make a family emergency plan. It is important to discuss with your family the protocol during an …
