Governor Terry McAuliffe has recognized September as National Preparedness Month in Virginia, calling on families, business owners and communities to take specific steps to be ready for emergencies. September 30 has been designated America’s PrepareAthon! Day. To sign up for America’s PrepareAthon! go to http://www.ready.gov/prepare and register how you will take action to prepare in September.

Inova Loudoun Hospital is hosting a Sneak Peek of the new Natural Birth Center and an Open House of the Ladies Board Birthing Inn on Wednesday, September 3, from 5:30 - 8 p.m

Food safety experts at the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says parents should be aware that food preparation and storage is as important to family health as the food itself.

Prince William County Schools has issued a Q & A about immunizations covering the the rules, the exceptions and the fact that it is prohibited by law from inquiring about the legal/documentation status of any student.

Va. Governor Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring Aug. 21 announced a comprehensive effort to address sexual assault and violence on college campuses and set an Oct. 30-31 statewide summit of campus leaders on the issues, according to a news release.

All students entering sixth grade must present proof that they have received the Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis before starting the 2014-15 school year

August 11 is National 811 Day. Every digging or demolition project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, demolishing an old shed, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to Virginia811 before starting the work.

Residents are invited to join the City of Manassas and Historic Manassas, Inc. on the Manassas Museum lawn for the second annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5.