A built-to-specs laboratory outfitted with equipment enabling researchers to harvest energy in new ways from waves, sun, and wind, as well as mechanical vibration such as railroad trains produce opened today in India for Virginia Tech, according to a news release from the Virginia governor's office.

With new federal and state regulatory requirements, the cost of managing stormwater for the City of Manassas has dramatically increased. Public information meetings about the new stormwater requirements and the proposed fee will be held in May and June.

Researchers from VA Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have found that the best way to get rid of stink bugs is to fill a foil roasting pan with water and dish soap and put a light over the pan to attract the bugs in a dark room.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges Americans to prepare their families and businesses for hurricanes and tropical storm emergencies with a communications plan, a kit of essential items and reviewing insurance policies with an insurance agent.

On March 24, 2014, the City of Manassas’ water main on Nokesville Road was damaged by a contractor. Repairs have been made, but water may appear discolored, according to Patty Prince, the city's public affair specialist.

Applications are being accepted through April 14 for two three-week summer sessions of the Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC).

Woodland owners interested in learning more about getting a certified stamp of approval for their forest management can attend an evening program April 15 in Gainesville hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE).

On March 6, a panel of local experts will discuss the future of the Rural Crescent at a community forum sponsored by the Prince William Conservation Alliance. Each speaker will make a brief presentation, followed by Q&A with the audience.