Outstanding orchestra students from Prince William County Public Schools at the middle and high school levels will combine their talents for an afternoon of music at the upcoming All-County Orchestra program, scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 4 p.m. at Woodbridge Senior High School. The annual event gives young musicians a chance to perform challenging scores under the direction of a guest conductor.

For the greatest toe-tapping beat Prince William County band students can achieve, attend the All-County High School Band event of the year scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7 at Osbourn Park High School. Snow date is Jan. 14

Prince William County School Board voted Dec. 14, 2016 to make Friday, January 20, 2017 a holiday for all students and staff in recognition of the presidential inauguration. SACC and Next Generation will be closed.

Today marks the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights in Virginia’s historic State Capitol on December 15, 1791. Drafted by Virginian and founding father, James Madison, who was inspired by his colleague George Mason’s revolutionary Virginia Declaration of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were penned in direct response to calls from the states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.

Prince William County VA police blotter for Dec. 14, 2016.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime log for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.

During periods of extreme cold, like today, Dec. 15, the Manassas Park Community Center is a designated Emergency Warming Center.

Prince William County Police Department's crime log for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.