Prince William County News
Homeland Security sued over illegal immigrant records
Prince William County is suing the Department of Homeland Security for the second time over the release of records on illegal immigrants.
Potomac Nationals field to get facelift after dispute with Nats
The Washington Nationals have complained about the inferior quality of the outfield where the team's Class A franchise plays. Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Cory Stewart calls the Nationals complaints "baloney," but the county will spend $400,000 on a makeover.
Project to ease BRAC traffic impacts around Quantico
A new road project is set to widen the road leading to Quantico Marine Corps Base, making it easier to get to and from major roads in the area.
Hard drive containing student info missing from Pr. William school
Prince William County Police are investigating a missing hard drive that contains the personal information of elementary school students.
Man sexually molested 5-year-old repeatedly, police say
A 22-year-old Woodbridge man was arrested for sexually abusing a 5-year-old child on Thursday, authorities say.
Bull Run re-enactors prevail despite scorching heat
Thousands of Civil War re-enactors braved scorching heat on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run.
Ceremonies on 150th anniversary of Manassas battle
It was Manassas where the greatest army ever assembled in North America first gave battle 150 years ago.
Ceremonies mark anniversary of Manassas battle
The North thought it would deliver a crushing blow to the Rebel Army on its way to capturing the Confederate capital in Richmond. The South thought a decisive battle would prove to the North that the Union could not be kept together by force.
Museum opening, reenactment mark Civil War this week
The D.C. region is getting a good dose of Civil War history this week on both sides of the Potomac River, beginning with Monday's reopening of the African American Civil War Museum in D.C.
Inmate's future uncertain after Va. death sentence tossed
A death row inmate's future still hangs in the balance, even after his death sentence was overturned.
Pr. William County set to charge for ambulance trips
Prince William County next month will join the ranks of local jurisdictions that charge for ambulance fees.
Can Manassas lure visitors with Civil War event?
It was July, 1861. Thousands of troops, blue and gray, converged on a railroad junction in Manassas for what became the first major battle of the Civil War.
A facelift could be coming to historic Route 1
For many commuters, historic Route 1 is just as important as the interstates.
Prince William Hospital opens newly renovated unit Monday
Prince William Hospital opens its newly renovated and expanded Orthopedic & Spine Center and Oncology Unit to patients on Monday.
New Civil War app to guide visitors to Manassas
A smartphone application providing a guided tour of Manassas battlefield is making its debut this month, just in time for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's first great battle.
Dad proud of his World Cup daughter, Ali Krieger
Just ahead of the U.S. playing France in the Women's World Cup Wednesday, WTOP talks with Ken Krieger about his daughter's golden kick, the one that advanced the U.S. women in the World Cup.
The WTOP guide to the Battle of Bull run anniversary events
It's been promoted for months but now with the 150th commemoration of the First Battle of Manassas just over a week away, lots of people are starting to think about the traffic disruption it will create.
Car accident in Haymarket leaves at least one dead
A deadly car accident in Haymarket Sunday afternoon has left at least one dead.
Escapist Depression-era park celebrates 75th anniversary
During the Great Depression, the push was on to create recreation areas across the country to help people escape those tremendously tough times. A local National Park was born in that era and this weekend it's celebrating its 75th birthday.
Va. man arrested in adult store with blowup doll
A Woodbridge man has been charged with burglary and destruction of property after he was arrested in the closet of an adult video store with a blow-up doll.



