The Manassas Police Department would like to remind the community to first verify the legitimacy of charitable organizations before donating.

A free financial wellness workshop open to the public will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22,  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dale City Christian Church, 14022 Lindendale Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193.

For the fourth consecutive year, Virginia has the lowest recidivism rate in the country. The newly announced rate of 23.1 percent is down slightly from last year, when Virginia posted a rate of 23.4 percent.

On January 29, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Gar-Field High School, located at 14000 Smoketown Rd. in Woodbridge (22192), was notified about a student who was in possession of a weapon on school grounds.

From Prince William County Police Department's crime log for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.

An ambitious new study of genes in Asian populations is filling in big gaps in our understanding of human genetics, shedding light on the history of human migration and ultimately aiming to improve our ability to treat disease, according to a news release from the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Manassas National Battlefield Park will implement its second year of deer management to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and protect historic landscapes Feb. 3 through March 31, 2020.

Prince William County Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit is hosting a Securing Your House of Worship training for faith-based organizations on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.