“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highways Division (EFLHD), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), will begin a four-month construction project to repair and resurface park roads and parking areas at Manassas National Battlefield on Monday, July 21, during non rush-hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

People play a big role in West Nile Virus disease prevention by paying special attention to eliminating mosquito breeding areas around homes and to protecting themselves from mosquito bites while outside, say health officials.

On Sunday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at the Harris Pavilion, the public is invited to attend a formal unveiling of a new City Hall sign and plaque dedicated to former Mayor Marvin Gillum.

Prince William Little Theatre’s production of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), opens July 18 for six performances, through July 27, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

Home Instead Senior Care of Prince William / Fauquier will host a seminar on legal issues for seniors on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. Click on headline for full story.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct exercise Falcon Virgo 14-10 Monday night July 14 through Wednesday morning, July 16, in the National Capital Region. Click headline for full story.

Northern Virginia Checker Cab has acquired the Manassas Cab Company and will be transitioning their vehicles to their new color scheme between now and October 7, 2014.

Action in Community Through Service's Executive Director Frances Harris tendered her resignation to the ACTS Board of Directors in June, and it now becomes effective today, July 10, according to a news release. Interim Executive Director Barbara DeChene will now lead ACTS.