Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue held graduation exercises for 25 members of Recruit Class 2017-1 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on July 28.

Prince William County Library System is launching a strategic plan process to provide direction to the libraries over the next five years. The process includes discovery, engagement, development and implementation phases. "The end goal is to make sure that the services we are providing to our community are the best they can be," said Library Director Deborah Wright. "

All newer school buses used to transport students in Prince William County Public Schools have been retrofitted with an added interlock device to prevent parking brakes from disengaging accidentally.

Prince William County Police explain how misidentity involving a well-known athlete occurred and apologize for the error.

The July 26, 2017 Planning Commission work session on Alternative Septic Systems in Prince William County has been canceled.

In 2016, the Board of County Supervisors directed the County Executive to work with the Fire and Rescue Association to determine whether the existing framework of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue system was the best alternative to provide service and assistance to county residents. The directive came after two volunteer fire companies were merged into the PW Dept. of Fire and Rescue (DFR) due to inability to maintain service level contracted by the board.

The all-organic and sustainability garden behind the Manassas Senior Center is full of life and color, including different shades of purples, greens and reds. While the garden is pretty to look at, it is also put to good use by the center.

Manassas City Police Department will host National Night Out rain or shine on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA 20110.