PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

Eric Marx, PRTC’s Director of Planning and Operations, has been appointed interim executive director of the transportation agency effective May 15. PRTC’s current Executive Director Alfred Harf informed the Commission earlier this year of his intent to resign after 16+ years as the organization’s leader and agreed to time his departure to suit the Commission’s need for an orderly transition.

Two college courses just for high school juniors and seniors will meet at NOVA’s Innovation Park Center July 6-30. Students may select “History of Western Civilization I” (HIS 101) or “Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts” (ITE 115). Each class awards three college credits for successful completion; dual credit might be available through the student’s high school. Info session on May 2.

The American Red Cross is conducting six blood drives in the Manassas-Prince William County area next month.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Shelter staff is asking the public to provide foster care – for kittens in particular – since pregnant cats and kittens start showing up at the shelter in the spring. The shelter is also looking for people to foster other animals, such as dogs and puppies, with minor ailments, that need treatment before they can be adopted. Foster families need only provide a place for the animals to live. The shelter takes care of the rest.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors April 14 supported a resolution put forth by Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland to initiate the process of removing the Bi-County Parkway from the Comprehensive Plan.

Prince William County students Brianna Gilmore, Francesca Peavie, and Sydney Jordan have distinguished themselves as top scholars among the nation’s high school students by winning National Achievement Scholarship Program honors.

Congressman Gerry Connolly is partnering with Prince William County Public Schools to host his annual “Military Service Academy Night” for area students interested in attending one of the Service Academies. The program will take place on Monday, April 20, at Freedom High School, located at 15201 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191, beginning at 7 p.m.