Mark Finley, who has worn the hats of pastor, college professor and television host to name a few, will reveal much about "Building the Brain" in an April 28 talk at Northern Virginia Community College's Manassas campus April 28. Come at 6:30 p.m. for the reception. Finley will talk at 7 p.m.

Did you know that it’s against the law to drive trucks and other vehicles that let contents drop, sift, leak or otherwise escape from them? These and many other litter and illegal dumping laws will be enforced during the 4th annual campaign in April. Studies show that there is a strong correlation between large amounts of litter and increased crime.

Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College has developed a new initiative to help unemployed and underemployed adults quickly gain the training necessary to obtain well-paying jobs in the information technology (IT) field.

Attorney General Mark Herring will listen to local public safety and law enforcement leaders and elected officials about local challenges and ways that he can help protect our communities when he stops in Manassas Park on March 24.

Prince William Democratic Committee (PWCDC) has cancelled the unassembled caucus scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Haymarket Town Hall. One candidate has dropped out of the race and thrown his support to the other candidate.

For nearly five months, Scott Murillo had a Virginia Lottery ticket worth $250,000 in his possession, and he didn’t even know it.

Three local notables, Didlake, Inc., John O. Gregory and Carol Merchant Kirby will be honored for their leadership in bringing the Hylton Center to Prince William County and the Northern Virginia region in early April.

Bull Run Regional Library at 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas, VA, will offer free tax help on a first-come-first-served basis for low- to moderate-income taxpayers and seniors through the AARP Tax Aide program on ten days in March.