March Community Newsletter





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Vote stickers [ [link removed] ]
Presidential Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5 ? Early Voting Ends March 2 [ [link removed] ]

Mark your calendars! The March 2024 Dual Presidential Primary election day is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 5. If you can't make it on election day, don't worry - the last day to vote early is Saturday, March 2. Remember, every polling place will have the same contests on their ballot, and you'll be offered a Democratic or Republican Party Ballot. Please note that you can only vote on one ballot, not both. To find your polling place and all the important details, head to pwcvotes.org and get all the information you need. While you're at it, check out and enter the 2024 Voting Sticker Design Contest! Your design could be the sticker handed out at the November election!

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Summer camps, registration begins March 5 [ [link removed] ]
It?s Camp Time! [ [link removed] ]

Looking for fun, exciting and educational activities for your kids this summer? Look no further! Prince William County Parks and Recreation Summer Camps registration opens March 5 at 8 a.m. and the 2024 Summer Camp Guide [ [link removed] ] is available now! There?s also space available in Spring Break Camps [ [link removed] ] the week of March 25-29. With so many options, there?s something for everyone. But don't wait too long to register ? space is limited and camps fill up fast!?

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Houses [ [link removed] ]
Find the Solutions to Issues Impacting Your Neighborhoods [ [link removed] ]

The Annual Neighborhood Conference is back on Saturday, March 16! This conference is an excellent opportunity for residents to learn about key issues impacting their neighborhoods and identify best practices to make improvements. Workshops will address the needs of both traditional neighborhood settings and those communities supported by a homeowner's or condominium association. Attendees will be able to learn about the challenges and opportunities that impact neighborhoods, including transportation, litter, dispute resolution and more. The conference will also offer the opportunity to network with several Prince William County staff members, neighborhood leaders, industry experts and advocates. Learn more and register today!

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Prince William County career expo [ [link removed] ]
See Yourself Here! [ [link removed] ]

If you're looking for your next career opportunity, seasonal employment, an internship or even a volunteer position, then be sure to attend the Prince William County Government Career Expo on Saturday, March 30! Prince William County offers excellent pay and benefits, Virginia State Retirement, office locations countywide and diverse job opportunities to challenge and inspire you. Come see yourself here in Prince William County!

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NOVA housing expo [ [link removed] ]
Northern Virginia Housing Expo Returns [ [link removed] ]

Are you looking for a place to rent or getting ready to buy a home? Wondering if there are housing assistance programs available? The Northern Virginia Housing Expo will provide answers to these questions and more! The Expo will have workshops, exhibits, lenders, one-on-one sessions and more with housing industry experts that will cover important housing topics and questions.

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Bags of yard waste [ [link removed] ]
Yard Waste Collection Resumes March 1 [ [link removed] ]

Between March and December, contracted trash and recycling service providers will collect yard waste. So, if you want to dispose of leaves, brush or yard waste, separate them from your trash and recyclables. Place them in biodegradable paper bags or containers labeled "Yard Waste." Remember that plastic bags are no longer acceptable for yard waste disposal. Contact your trash hauler with any specific questions.?

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Severe weather flood [ [link removed] ]
Are You Ready for Severe Weather and Floods? [ [link removed] ]

It's time to gear up for Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 4 to 8, followed by Flood Awareness Week from March 10 to 16. During these weeks, you can learn about the potential threats and hazards of these weather events and how to make sure you and your family are prepared for them. It's an excellent opportunity to practice your emergency plan and build your emergency supply kit to keep yourself, your family and your property safe.?

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Mobile Library ribbon cutting [ [link removed] ]
It?s a Library on Wheels! [ [link removed] ]

Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) has added its "13th branch," and it's mobile! The new Mobile Library will allow PWPL to deliver books and other physical materials to local senior centers, youth centers and residents who cannot visit its libraries. It will also bring programs and access to technology to underserved communities, including free mobile Wi-Fi. Find out more about the Mobile Library! [ [link removed] ]?

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Fuller Road [ [link removed] ]
Fuller Road and Fuller Heights Road Improvement Project Now Complete [ [link removed] ]

The $10.3-million Fuller Road and Fuller Heights Road Improvement Project was officially completed and opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The project, near the entrance of Quantico Marine Corps Base, was initiated in 2009 and completed through a partnership with funding from federal, state, regional and local sources. It includes a new right-turn lane along Joplin Road headed toward northbound U.S. 1, and a realigned Fuller Heights Road intersection that provides north and southbound access with a roundabout at the intersection of Fuller Heights Road and Old Triangle Road. Watch the BUZZ video about the event! [ [link removed] ]?

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Proposed fiscal year 2025 budget [ [link removed] ]
Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget [ [link removed] ]

Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to the Board of County Supervisors during their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The proposed $1.77 billion general fund budget advances the board?s strategic goals and other investment priorities and meets the Board?s policies and principles of sound financial management. The budget process will take place throughout March and April with several opportunities for the public to participate. The budget adoption is scheduled for the evening Board session on April 23.?

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Human Rights Commission fy2023 annual report [ [link removed] ]
Human Rights Office Releases FY23 Annual Report [ [link removed] ]

The Prince William County Human Rights Office recently released its FY23 Annual Report. This report highlights the activities and accomplishments of the office from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Check out the report to learn how the Human Rights Office is accomplishing its mission.?

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Glasses of wine being filled [ [link removed] ]
Prince William County Wineries Win at 2024 Virginia Governors Cup [ [link removed] ]

Agritourism is an essential component of the county's business ecosystem, and the local wineries are a cornerstone of this experience. The Winery at La Grange in Haymarket and Nokesville Winery recently won prestigious silver medals at the 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup, competing against more than?75 other wine producers.?

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Important dates to remember

* March 1 - Curbside Yard Waste Collection Resumes [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]
* March 2 - Last Day to Vote Early in the Dual Presidential Primary [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]
* [ [link removed] ]March 5 - Summer Camp Registration Begin [ [link removed] ]
* [ [link removed] ]March 5 - Dual Presidential Primary Election Day [ [link removed] ]
* March 12 - Board of County Supervisors Meeting - Budget Work Session [ [link removed] ]
* March 12 - FY2025 Budget Public Hearing [ [link removed] ]
* March 13 - Planning Commission Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* March 13 - Architectural Review Board Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* March 15 - Deadline to Enter I Voted Sticker Design Contest [ [link removed] ]
* March 16 - 2024 Neighborhood Conference [ [link removed] ]
* March 16 - Deadline to Apply to Prince William County Internship Program [ [link removed] ]
* March 19 - Board of County Supervisors Meeting - Budget Work Session [ [link removed] ]
* March 19 - FY2025 Budget Public Hearing [ [link removed] ]
* March 21 - Partners in Equity & Inclusion March Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* March 23 - 14th Annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo [ [link removed] ]
* March 25 - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* March 27 - Planning Commission Meeting - CIP Public Hearing [ [link removed] ]
* March 28 - Positive Identity Development Webinar [ [link removed] ]
* March 28 - Vendor Workshop: How to Do Business with PWC [ [link removed] ]
* March 30 - Prince William County Government Career Expo [ [link removed] ]
* March 30 - Free Paper Shred Event [ [link removed] ]





Prince William County is the second-largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of nearly 489,000. 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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