During a Nov. 7 altercation, near Sudley Manor Drive and Williamson Blvd, in Manassas, two unknown men attempted to take personal items from another man who broke free of the suspects, who then fled on foot, Prince William County police reported.

Books suitable for local area students in grades kindergarten through a senior in high school (K-12) can find a new home if people will drop them off at one of six sites by Dec. 15. The book collection is a community service project of Manassas Lioness Lions Club.

Five books for $1. Golf clubs for $2 each Clothes for the same prices are some of the bargains smart shoppers can find at the newly opened Save "N" Serve Thrift Store in Manassas.

Manassas City Police in conjunction with the Northern Virginia-District of Columbia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA/DC ICAC) concluded a two-year investigation into the trading of child pornography over the internet with the arrest of a Sterling man on federal charges.

The Nokesville Christmas Bird Count will be held on December 29, 2013, beginning at 7 a.m. There are three ways people can help. RSVP in required, says Prince William Conservation Alliance that is coordinating the local effort.

To acquaint Manassas city residents with more of the benefits this valuable resource beyond the city limits can offer them, the city’s popular, trendy and free Neighborhood Conference has a new venue –on NOVA’s Manassas Campus.

At approximately 3:15PM on November 1, 2013 Manassas City Police responded to the 9500 block of Tapok Dr for a report of breaking and entering.

A Veterans Day Celebration will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge VA on Friday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Deter auto thieves by taking your vehicles to Manassas Mall on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where police will perform free VIN etching on all of your windows.

Two people were charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer following an investigation by Prince William County police when police responded to a call on Oct. 27 at 3:52 a.m. in the Manassas area.

Manassas VA city police department's crime report for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013.

Prince William County Winter Shelter that provides shelter, meals, beds, showers, and referrals to supportive services will open Friday, Nov.1, at 6:30 p.m. The shelter at 14730 Potomac Mills Road, in Woodbridge serves single individuals only and has 48 slots, first-come, first-served.