Help in paying mortgage, rent and utility bills due to COVID-19 is now available for residents of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park through HUD. Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development is doing the paperwork for the federal program.

County employees who serve the public are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Members of the public must wear a mask when entering county buildings. Public service counters in the McCoart Building, Sudley North, Development Services Building, and Hellwig will open.

Prince William County says its outdoor pools and waterparks won't be open this summer and 600-800 won't have summer jobs at the pools due to health and operational concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning May 15, 2020, the site is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays weekly 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., weather permitting. Appointments must be made through eTrueNorth’s online portal at http://www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com which, will screen individuals to ensure they meet CDC eligibility for testing. Those tested will need to wear a mask and stay in their cars for verification of eligibility criteria, ID check, and self-administered test. For the safety of all those on-site, the test site is not available to those who walk up.

Are you thinking about starting a garden but are unsure where to start? Virginia Cooperative Extension says it can help remotely.

The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility, located at 13000 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, and operated by Prince William County's Solid Waste Division, will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, for paving of the entrance and convenience center.

Four Manassas City parks and three Manassas City public schools will soon benefit from a donation of 100 lovely trees for residents and visitors to enjoy.

City of Manassas is offering options for residents to make their opinions known on proposed budget and tax rates.