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Debate grows over timing of higher academic standards in Virginia

6 days ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Nathaniel Cline

As Virginia prepares to revise its academic benchmarks for students, a select group will consider how quickly the state should implement its proficiency ratings. The committees could recommend either a single-year transition or a more gradual approach over several years. However, any decision could significantly impact how schools, students and communities respond. Implementing the changes over a year could have immediate effects but might also lead to rushed decisions.
Prince William County, Manassas on new ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list

6 days ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Jill Palermo

Prince William and the City of Manassas are included on a new list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security this week in connection with President Trump’s effort to crack down on immigrants without legal status.
MOD Pizza in Gainesville reopens after kitchen fire

1 week ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Cher Muzyk

A popular fast-casual pizza restaurant in Gainesville has reopened after repairing damage that resulted from a kitchen fire late last month. MOD Pizza, located in the Promenade at Virginia Gateway, reopened on Friday, May 23, according to Hope Beitchman, a restaurant spokesperson. The pizza shop had suffered a kitchen fire on April 30, according to Prince William County Assistant Fire ChiefMatt Smolsky. No one was injured in the fire, Beitchman said.
Memorial Day banners honor local veterans, including 4 killed in action

1 week ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Cher Muzyk

The City of Manassas has once again lined Center Street with banners honoring local veterans this Memorial Day weekend. The veterans have all passed away; four were killed in military action. Memorial Day honors all military members who have died while serving in U.S. forces. The banners hanging in Manassas feature the pictures of the late veterans, the branch of the military in which they served and their service dates on patriotic backgrounds.
Fire prompts extended closure of MOD Pizza in Gainesville

2 weeks ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Cher Muzyk

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Weekend Happenings: Honor the fallen at the Marine Corps museum this Memorial Day

2 weeks ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Sondra Anzalone

Whether you’d prefer to enjoy a community picnic or visit the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, we have many ways to celebrate in honor of our service members this Memorial Day weekend. Turtles are revered throughout world religions and symbolize connection to the planet. Celebrate World Turtle Day by releasing some of these beloved reptiles into the improvedLucasville Pond. Be sure to catch a talk from Marymount University biology professor while you’re there.
Sheriff Hill: Prince William County won’t return to 287(g)

2 weeks ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Cher Muzyk

The Prince William County jail has no plans to reinstate a controversial agreement with federal immigration enforcement that ended in 2020, Sheriff Glen Hill said Wednesday after a jail board meeting attended by pro-immigrant protesters. “It’s not going to happen,” Hill said during an interview with the Prince William Times after the May 21 jail board meeting.
Sheriff Glen Hill: County won't return to 287(g)

2 weeks ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Cher Muzyk

The Prince William County jail has no plans to reinstate a controversial agreement with federal immigration enforcement that ended in 2020, Sheriff Glen Hill said Wednesday after a jail board meeting attended by pro-immigrant protesters. “It’s not going to happen,” Hill said during an interview with the Prince William Times after the May 21 jail board meeting.
All county pools and waterparks to open on time this Saturday -- weather permitting

2 weeks ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Cher Muzyk

All of Prince William County's outdoor pools and waterparks are fully staffed and will open on time this weekend as long as the weather cooperates. Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, is when the county's four outdoor pools and two waterparks typically open for the season. But since the pandemic, that hasn't been a sure thing. Some years, staffing shortages or rehab work have kept some of the facilities closed until later in the season.
Why City of Manassas residents will pay higher tax bills this year -- but its first data center won't

2 weeks ago | princewilliamtimes.com | Cher Muzyk

City of Manassas property owners will likely pay about $400 more in real estate taxes in the coming year due to the city council’s preliminary vote to keep the real estate tax rate flat. The council also plans to hike data center taxes by 67% — but none are expected to pay the higher rate in the coming year.