“With mosquito season upon us, prevention is the key to combating the threat of Zika virus,” Gov. Terry McAuliffe was quoted as saying in a press release.

Medication take-back sites will be at three location hospital collection sites at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center (Prince William Hospital in Manassas), Sentara (hospital) Lake Ridge, or Novant Health Haymarket (hospital) Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.

In a series of four 2-hour classes starting April 28, participants can learn strategic ways to manage Type 2 diabetes. The program includes nutrition education, medication guidance and counseling on self-management. A Registered Dietitian, a Registered Nurse and retired Medical Doctor lead the program offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Prince William County Police Department invites County residents to help observe pedestrian and bicyclist safety during the "Street Smart" education and enforcement campaign April 11-May 8. This campaign is aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian and bicycle crashes with motor vehicles.

According to Safest Playground there are about 600 childhood injuries every day on playgrounds across the U.S. that end up in the emergency room with a vast majority of them (79%) fall-related.

Earth Month should serve as a call to action for people everywhere to make at least one change that will make a difference for people’s health and the environment.

TruShield Security Solutions, Inc. in Sterling is showing its support for students in the Northern Virginia area by offering a scholarship which targets students interested in, or who are currently studying cybersecurity.

To determine the most effective way to maintain volunteer service and to meet the demands of our growing community, the Board of County Supervisors directed county staff to work with the Fire & Rescue Association (FRA) to ascertain whether the current framework of the fire and rescue system is the best alternative.