George Mason University March 31, 2016 announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support the School of Law. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history. The gifts will help establish three new scholarship programs. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University.

On March 30 at 12:51PM, officers responded to investigate human remains located along the creek bed in Powells Creek near Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191), according to report from Officer Nathan Probus, police department spokesman.

On March 24 at 12:19PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 6600 block of Davis Ford Rd in Manassas (20111) to investigate a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

City of Manassas has been named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management. To celebrate this accomplishment and in honor of Arbor Day, on April 22 at 10 a.m. the public is invited to attend a program at Nelson Park at 8915 Grant Ave., Manassas.

Henry’s Farm Inc. of Woodford, Va. is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems.

Governor Terry McAuliffe and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe onMarch 21 were joined by veterans and Virginians with disabilities for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of an accessibility ramp at the Executive Mansion that will enhance access and safety for all guests.

The Virginia Department of Transportation asks drivers to be alert to possible icy conditions this weekend. An early-spring rain and snow coupled with low temperatures, particularly early Sunday morning, could impact roads.

On March 18th at approximately 10:00PM, officers responded to the 11200 block of Golden Leaf Circle in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting, according to a report from Officer Steven Mattos Jr., spokesman for Prince William County Police Department.