Attend public meeting on proposed road changes at Manassas Park City Hall, virtually or by phone beginning at 7 p.m., learn more at vdot.virginia.gov/28Innovative

On Tuesday, February 16th at approximately 5:30 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a tent fire located in the 14100 block of Minnieville Road in Woodbridge. Upon arrival, fire and rescue units discovered an adult male residing in the woods with burns to his hands and front of his body.

While there is no legal requirement in Prince William County to do so, residents and businesses are encouraged to remove snow from sidewalks, if they are able.

GMS Gymnastics will host Flip for the Fight this weekend from Friday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. through Sunday, Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. at the NOVA Fieldhouse located at 14810 Murdock Street in Chantilly. This is the sixth annual event since its inception 2009. Some 1400 athletes are expected. The general public is invited. Tickets at the door are $5-$10.

I cannot tell you how often I have heard the above phrase from parents, politicians, and yes, educators themselves. Parents, usually those with formal education, like me, expressed sorrow for me during my principal era saying, "If only parents did their jobs!" My response, "Most do."

School Board Member Betty D. Covington (Potomac) will be honored soon when the Dumfries Elementary School library is dedicated. The date has not been announced.

In declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorizes state agencies to identify and position resources for quick response anywhere they are needed in Virginia. This action does not apply to individuals or private businesses.

The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 300 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force on state active duty for possible assistance with the state’s severe weather response operations.