A commercial structure in Manassas, near the George Mason University campus, apparently sustained an explosion Monday, Sept. 23, at approximately 11:30 a.m. One person was injured slightly and the building was posted as unsafe.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging homeowners this week–SepticSmart Week–to ensure their septic systems are functioning properly to protect public health and preserve valuable water resources.

North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct exercise Falcon Virgo 13-12 Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning in the National Capital Region.

Prince William Fire and Rescue reported a fatality at the 5 a.m. two-alarm town-house fire in the 8400 block of Tackhouse Loop, Gainesville

AARP Virginia State Director Bill Kallio will host a community conversation on proposed changes to Social Security from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 905 Wythe Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Prince William County VA police department's crime report for Monday, Sept. 16, 2013.

All staff and students returned to Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School in Woodbridge VA after a brief evacuation following a false fire alarm around noon on Monday, Sept. 16, according to Irene Cromer, Supervisor of Community Relations for Prince William County public schools.