The sound of a fire alarm sent Mullen Elementary School staff and students outside this morning in Manassas. After the precautionary evacuation, fire officials determined that steam in the school's kitchen had set off the alarm. All are safe and back in class, according to a news release from Prince William County Schools.

The School Naming Committee has rescheduled its second community meeting to Feb. 16 to receive name suggestions for the “Ferlazzo” Elementary School, currently under construction in Woodbridge.

Stonewall Jackson High School will host an information night for parents of rising freshmen (current 8th graders) on Feb. 4 at 6:30 pm.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.

Per the Code of the City of Manassas Park, Sec. 20-12, tenants or homeowners of any property abutting a curbed or paved sidewalk are responsible for clearing their sidewalk within the first eight (8) hours of daylight following a snow/ice storm. Clearing sidewalks shows consideration for your neighbors and your community, a news release stated.

Michael Donnelly of Woodbridge hadn’t intended to play Cash4Life®. Instead, like millions of people across the nation, he was watching the Powerball jackpot rise to historic heights.

Manassas Park City Offices and the Community Center will be opening at 10:30am, Thursday, January 28th. City services may be limited as offices may be understaffed.

Outstanding orchestra students from Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) at the middle and high school levels will combine their talents for an afternoon of music at the upcoming All County Orchestra program, re-scheduled from Jan. 30 to Saturday, Feb. 20 at Stonewall Jackson High School. The annual event gives young musicians a chance to perform challenging scores under the direction of a guest conductor.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016.

Manassas Park City Offices and the Community Center will be opening at 10:30am Wednesday. City services may be limited as offices may be understaffed. In addition, the hot tub at the community center will open at noon due to maintenance.

Department of Defense Services employees who live in eastern Prince William and work at the Mark Center in Alexandria can catch OmniRide buses locally and ride them to and from work beginning Monday, Feb. 1. The first day of operation will be a free fare day.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.