"Virginia law offers protections for consumers who find themselves in need of things like tree removal or home repair after extreme weather. Attorney General says state residents should "carefully review any terms before paying for any good or service" and contact his office as soon as possible if you think you're being illegally overcharged or suspect someone may be running a scam."

The School Board of the City of Manassas will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 13, at Manassas City Hall Council Chambers, 9027 Center Street, to receive the views of city residents about the proposed FY2019 Budget for Manassas City Public Schools

From March 4-10, Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring and his Consumer Protection Section will mark National Consumer Protection Week with a week-long campaign to help Virginians understand their rights as consumers, and to help Virginia businesses understand their responsibilities to their customers.

Delegate Luke Torian (D-PWC) has been appointed to the Virginia House of Delegates conference committees where differences between House and Senate budget bills are resolved.

Audubon Society of Northern Virginia invites community groups, schools, churches and other non-profit organizations to apply for funding under two new mini-grant programs designed to address habitat concerns and youth education.

Prince William County Police Department's arrest log for Feb. 14, 2018.

A regular public meeting of the Prince William County School Board will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21 in the School Board Meeting Room, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas. Agendas for School Board meetings may be viewed online. A schedule of meetings is on the School Board web page.

The public will have an opportunity to share their views on the proposed budget when Superintendent Walts and school finance officials present the proposed budget to the public on Monday, Feb. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. in Room 1101 of the Kelly Leadership Center.