Patrick J. Small has been hired as Economic Development Director for the City of Manassas, according to an announcement from City Manager William Patrick Pate. Small's first day on the job will be Aug. 11, 2014. He was Director of Economic Development for the City of Portsmouth, VA.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will post approximate travel times for Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area on overhead message signs starting Friday, June 6, giving motorists a preview of traffic conditions on the road ahead.

Prince William County School Board is again postponing the already-rescheduled June 4 vote on boundaries for the Division’s 12th high school at the request federal Department of Justice.

Verizon is reporting trouble with a key circuit, resulting in sporadic problems with email, Web sites, and Internet connections at all Prince William County schools and facilities divisionwide.

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe kicked off National Women’s Health Week May 12-17 with four significant announcements that a news release says demonstrates "his commitment to protecting Virginia women’s rights to make their own healthcare decisions."

Today is the 100th anniversary of the US Presidential Proclamation establishing the official day of Mother's Day by then President Woodrow Wilson.

Researchers from VA Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have found that the best way to get rid of stink bugs is to fill a foil roasting pan with water and dish soap and put a light over the pan to attract the bugs in a dark room.

PRTC has good news for those who have been enjoying free Saturday bus fares between eastern Prince William and the Franconia-Springfield Metro.