Free COVID-19 testing continues to be available for anyone who lives or works in PWC, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in one of the three jurisdictions. All sites can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing.

The BOCS passed a resolution which transferred $3,240,000 to the School Board Operating Fund. The allocation is from the federal CARES Act and must be used for COVID-19 related expenses and in accordance with the rules governing their use.

The BOCS passed a resolution extending the payment deadline for real estate taxes for the second-half of 2020 for 60 days. The extension applies to both commercial and residential real property and changes the deadline from December 5, 2020 to February 3, 2021. If the real estate taxes for the second-half of 2020 are not paid on or before Feb. 3, 2021, the amount of the installment is past due. If you have questions, call the PWC tax office at 703-792-6710 or email taxpayerservices@pwcgov.org.

PWC Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Misner's updates included that the:

Pre-planning for COVID-19 vaccination by PWC Health District, Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park Emergency Management is following these current Virginia Department of Health Planning Assumptions:

Overwhelmed by COVID-19? You are not alone. Call or text the VA COPES warmline seven days a week at 877-349-5428 to talk to trained crisis counselors who are here to help. Available to all Virginians, it is staffed

Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm and on weekends from 5 pm to 9 pm. Spanish speakers are available.

Chair Wheeler participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Oh! Market (Issue 41) at 7412 Stream Walk Lane in Manassas. The 47,000 square foot store, which opened Friday, November 20, stocks grocery items from 60 countries, has a mini food court, and a walk-in fish market! Get a peek inside the store, see the ribbon cutting, and hear from Chair Wheeler in WJLA's recent video and article. Follow Oh! Market's Facebook page to keep up to date on everything they will be doing at the store!

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While The Wheeler Report covers a wide variety of county news, these agencies and local elected officials are not under the direction of the BOCS:

Transportation Planning Board (TPB) is accepting applications for their 2021-2022 Citizens Advisory Council (CAC). Comprised of people from the Washington metropolitan region who bring diverse viewpoints on long-term transportation policy, the mission of CAC is to:

The committee will meet once a month from February 2021 to December 2022.

It is exciting to announce and welcome Parag Agrawal as PWC's new Planning Director. Mr. Agrawal believes strongly in community engagement, building positive relationships, and collaboration. He is looking forward to bringing his experience in revitalization, redevelopment, and land conservation to the county. His start date is expected to be December 7, 2020.

The BOCS recently accepted, budgeted, and appropriated $98,770 to the PWC Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The funds will be used to replace existing, aging forensic equipment that is outdated, at the end of its lifecycle, and insufficient to meet current demands.

Smart911, a free service for individuals and families that provides key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency, is now available in PWC! Participation starts by creating a Safety Profile for your household at Smart911 online or in the Smart911 App. All information is optional, and you have the ability to choose the details you want to include. By completing the Safety Profile ahead of time, that information is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information. Additional information including pets in the home, vehicle details in the event of a crash, and even emergency contacts can be included.

PetData/PWC is a national company that handles everything including mailing animal licensing notices, processing payments, entering data, answering phone calls from pet owners, and online pet licensing. Please note, the county no longer processes dog licenses at the counter, by mail or online.

Girl Scout Troop 2767 is hosting a Coat and Blanket Drive to Benefit ACTS. Please wear a mask and bring your bagged items to Old Bridge United Methodist Church at 3966 Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge on Sunday, November 22 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Please email any questions to Crystal Adame.

Did you know PWC has a great interactive recreational portal? Whether you are interested in hiking, golfing or visiting a historic property the portal is your resource! Using the portal, you can find locations and detailed information for the following things available to the residents of our county:

The Prevention Alliance of Greater William is bringing together local educators and experts to host a two-day, multi-lingual workshop to empower parents and provide them with information to safeguard their children. Presenters and partners participating in the free, virtual sessions are the Virginia Cooperative Extension, NAMI Prince William, Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Action, PWC Community Services, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and Why Inc.