InsideNoVa: A new day in Prince William: Deshundra Jefferson steps into her role as county chair

A new day in Prince William: Deshundra Jefferson steps into her role as county chair | Headlines | insidenova.com During last year’s campaign, Deshundra Jefferson was characterized by some as a “newcomer” to politics. But she rejects that tag. While the new Democratic chair of Read More …

FACTS – ACTIONS!

HERE ARE SOME FACTS: The Rural Crescent was adopted in 1998 in a bipartisan vote. It was approved by the majority of Supervisors in the eastern districts of the county. A1 zoning is a long range land use tool to control the taxpayer burden of Read More …

YOU Can Be A Part Of Something Extraordinary

Dear Supporters,   We are all experiencing a time that will be remembered in the history books.  A time when unrestrained, big data center money nearly won in tipping the scale for greed; over the health and well-being of neighborhoods, communities, counties, and states.   WE, EACH ONE OF US, are Read More …

Get Involved! Haymarket Day & Planning Commission hearing on Digital Gateway

First – Some fun news. The Coalition to Protect Prince Willilam County, along with friends and neighbors from the community, will once again be marching in the Haymarket Day Parade reminding everyone why protecting the Rural Crescent is so important! HAYMARKET DAY NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Read More …

PEC: Data Centers, Surging Power Demand Take Center Stage

Data Centers, Surging Power Demand Take Center Stage – The Piedmont Environmental Council (pecva.org) September 28, 2023 Dear Supporter, As director of land use here at The Piedmont Environmental Council, I’m accustomed to responding to major development proposals. However, I’ve never seen anything quite like Read More …

Make Sure Your Voice is Heard on SUSTAINABILITY!

Take some simple steps today to address the SUSTAINABILITY of our County!  (Access this easy click-to-send email or other options below) Please read the recent blog post from the Prince William Conservation Alliance! “…a Sustainability Office and Commission acknowledged the increasing environmental challenges we are facing Read More …

GUEST OPINION: County officials, heed the National Park Service warnings on the PW Digital Gateway – Prince William Times

GUEST OPINION: County officials, heed the National Park Service warnings on the PW Digital Gateway | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com By David Duncan and Scott Neese Sep 7, 2023 Updated Sep 7, 2023 Manassas National Battlefield Park National Park Service/Bill Crabtree Jr. National Park Service superintendents generally avoid Read More …

History’s final judgement has not yet been written

There are very few instances in life where the lessons of history do not need time to be validated. We are experiencing one of those rare opportunities. History is judging in real time.  This Board of County Supervisors does not need hindsight to understand the Read More …

VOTE Tomorrow!

Dear Neighbors, Friends, and PWC Residents, Over the past two years – together: We have traveled twice to Richmond to support legislation to control data center proliferation. We have marched in a parade highlighting the unique qualities of our Rural Crescent. We have initiated TWO recalls:  one Read More …

Thoroughfare: Press Release: Va. Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare Included in National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Historic Network

Va. Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare Included in National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Historic Network IMMEDIATE RELEASE Va. Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare Included in National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Historic Network (THOROUGHFARE, VA, 6/5/23) – The Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare, an organization founded Read More …

Fox 5: VIDEO – Data center community meeting canceled amidst controversy

Data center community meeting canceled amidst controversy (fox5dc.com) By Nana-Sentuo Bonsu Published May 2, 2023 9:52PM Updated May 3, 2023 10:35AM Virginia FOX 5 DC Data center community meeting canceled Inside the Hilton Garden Inn in Haymarket, datacenter developer QTS planned to host an open house community Read More …

Prince William Times: Latest Digital Gateway plan pitches 28 to 34 data centers outside the Manassas battlefield

Latest Digital Gateway plan pitches 28 to 34 data centers outside the Manassas battlefield | News | princewilliamtimes.com Latest Digital Gateway plan pitches 28 to 34 data centers outside the Manassas battlefield 70-foot buildings close to the battlefield spark concern By Peter Cary Piedmont Journalism Read More …

Inside Nova: Digital Gateway data center developers unveil latest plans in Prince William County

Digital Gateway data center developers unveil latest plans in Prince William County By Ben Peters May 1, 2023  This rendering included in the Digital Gateway Master Corridor Plan released on April 28 shows a typical QTS data center layout QTS Officials with QTS Realty Trust Read More …

Potomac Local: QTS envisions wider Pageland Lane, a key competent to the Bi-County Parkway between Dumfries and Dulles Airport, with data centers

QTS envisions wider Pageland Lane, a key competent to the Bi-County Parkway between Dumfries and Dulles Airport, with data centers Uriah Kiser Today at 10:00am A new data center proposed for the Prince William Digital Gateway would come with an expanded Pageland Lane, a street once identified Read More …