For future Virginia Elections, voters must present one of several acceptable forms of photo identification when voting.

For the ninth straight year, many clothing items, footwear, and school and office supplies will be sales tax-free during the first full weekend in August.

For the ninth straight year, many clothing items, footwear, and school and office supplies will be sales tax-free during the first full weekend in August.

The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage. People can give blood close to home in several locations in Manassas, Manassas Park, Gainesville, Haymarket and Woodbridge during the coming weeks.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Councilman Ian Lovejoy has releasedf the “Your Manassas” community resource app which he says will better coordinate citizen access to information about upcoming events, city dining and shopping options as well as improving access to City Hall.

The full House Appropriations Committee July 15 approved by voice vote an amendment to the annual spending bill that funds the Interior Department to move the holiday celebrating Washington’s Birthday back to his actual birthday, February 22. If approved, it would start in 2017.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highways Division (EFLHD), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), will begin a four-month construction project to repair and resurface park roads and parking areas at Manassas National Battlefield on Monday, July 21, during non rush-hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

People play a big role in West Nile Virus disease prevention by paying special attention to eliminating mosquito breeding areas around homes and to protecting themselves from mosquito bites while outside, say health officials.