Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is a national program that offers people who earned less than $53,000 in 2014 a good way to get their tax returns done for free. Tax experts will be at the Dr. A J. Ferlazzo Building, at 15741 Donald Curtis Drive in Woodbridge, on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., from now until April 11, to help people with their taxes.

In describing his bill, Del. Anderson emphasized that these protections are needed in the face of recent disclosures that several Hampton Roads jurisdictions authorized the collection and sharing of personal and private telephone data among jurisdictions. In one case, a city manager authorized the program without the authority to do so, a press release said.

Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish announced today his campaign for Virginia’s 29th State Senate District. He is a lifelong resident of the City of Manassas and owner of Manassas Ice and Fuel Co. (MIFCO), a family business that has operated in the area for over 90 years.

On Monday, Jan. 26 at approximately 2 a.m. fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire located in the 14000 block of Fitzwater Drive in Nokesville, after a family dog repeatedly signaled to go outside. As the owner approached the door, he observed the garage engulfed in flames and immediately called 911.

Selected students visit the capital for a one-on-one shadowing experience with Delegate Anderson. Students follow the delegate to committee meetings, House of Delegates sessions, and any special events taking place on the day of their visit. Applications are accepted each year in December for the following year’s legislative session.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today, Jan. 27, that Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage point in December to 4.8 percent and was down 0.4 percentage point from December 2013. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment was up 6,000 jobs between November 2014 and December 2014 to 3,797,300, surpassing the pre-recession peak

Virginia Department of Transportation's I-66 Public Information Meeting that was scheduled for tonight, Jan. 27, at Bull Run Elementary School in Centreville has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Still scheduled are the Jan. 28 info session at Battlefield High School in Haymarket and the Jan. 29 info session at VDOT headquarters in Fairfax.

We would like to let all of our Community Center Patrons know that due to the inclement weather this morning, the Community Center will open at 10:30am. Please note, all AM classes and Preschool will be cancelled.

All Prince William County Public Schools closed due to inclement weather in certain areas. Code Red for employees. All school division activities including Professional Development sessions are cancelled. SACC will not open. Telework subject to policy. ​