Governor Bob McDonnell has announced a partnership between the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) allowing DMV to issue birth certificates at customer service centers beginning March 1, 2014. DMV can already look up the information. Death, marriage, divorce records will become available Jan. 1, 2015.

Northbound VA 28 in the city of Manassas was closed temporarily on Saturday, July 13, 2013 after a Manassas city police officer was struck by by a vehicle about 9 a.m. while conducting a routine traffic stop on VA 28 near Phoenix Dr.

Prince William County VA police department's crime report for Thursday, July 11, 2013

Prince William County VA police department's crime report for Tuesday, July 9, 2013.

Prince William County VA police department's crime report for Friday, July 5, 2013 includes a July 1 double fatality at Lake Montclair, a July 4 motorcycle fatality on Joplin Road, a July 4 sexual assault in Woodbridge and a July burglary and vandalism of a Dumfries recreation center.

The American Red Cross found temporary housing for a Manassas VA family when a pan with grease unattended on a hot stove caused a fire that destroyed the kitchen and spread smoke throughout a three-story townhouse on Laurelwood Court.

ACTS Helpline is a free service for those who need someone to listen to their thoughts and feelings. Listeners will assist with crisis intervention for suicide, sexual assault, and abuse. The crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day, and no problem is too big or small to be heard.

Prince William Health District offers health and safety precautions as residents gather to celebrate Independence Day. Outdoor picnics and barbecues present an opportunity for foodborne illnesses to occur and increase the potential of residents to experience heat-related illnesses or be affected by severe weather.