Flourishing county caters to the family.(FRIDAY HOME GUIDE)(FOCUS: VIRGINIA'S PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY AND GAINESVILLE)

From: The Washington Times | Date: July 23, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: Cary Lee Hanes, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Like other strategically placed suburbs that offer an easy commute to Washington, Prince William County is strug-

gling with growing pains as a record number of families - about 1,500 new residents each month, according to county estimates - migrate to the area.

The county is dealing with the associated challenges head-on, says Board of Supervisors Chairman Sean Connaughton.

In the ...

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