On Friday, Nov. 22, the American Red Cross will mark the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art blood donation center in Manassas. This new facility will collect thousands of blood products each year from generous donors who roll up a sleeve to help save lives.

See photographer Hannele Lahti's "Ebb and Flow" exhibit beginning March 17 at Manassas city's new art exhibit location, "The Hall in City Hall," 9026 Center Street, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and nights and weekends when City Hall is open.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Monday, March 9, 2015.

Suspects wanted in connection with Jan. 17 attempted armed robbery, Feb. 1 armed robbery and March 1, 2015 strangulation were arrested recently by Prince William County police, according to Officer Jonathan Perok, public information officer for the police department.

March 15-21, 2015 is Virginia Agriculture Week. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services suggests that it’s the perfect opportunity to give credit where credit is due. During this special week, take a minute to thank a farmer.

UPDATE: Tomas Caraballo-Mercado, who was reported as missing and endangered earlier today, Sunday, March 8, has been located and is safe, according to a report from Prince William County's police department.

Gravely Elementary School has a unique program at the school, which benefits the students, staff, parents and community. This is the third year for its WATCH D.O.G.S., Dads of Great Students, program.

Paul O’Meara has announced that he is running for the Republican nomination in the Coles District for a seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. O’Meara has been an outspoken advocate for the county taxpayers in recent years during public transportation meetings and Supervisor sessions.

I’m not a politician, just a concerned citizen. We need to focus on economic development. Fourteen percent of our real estate taxes comes from commercial development, and that must go up. That would solve all sorts of problems,” contended Chris Crawford. A Gainesville resident, he is running in the June 9 Republican primary against incumbent Corey Stewart for the chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.