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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs

Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,

Gas explosion destroys home in Haymarket Oct. 15; no one was injured

The single-family dwelling involved in Haymarket's Piedmont subdivision incident Oct. 15 was totally destroyed following a gas explosion late Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15.

Outside gas leak reported Oct. 15 in Haymarket’s Piedmont community

Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 5900 block of Coby Hunt Ct. in Haymarket's Piedmont community at 4:17 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 15, for a reported outside gas leak, according to Matt Smolsky, Prince William County Fire Marshal.

New LEED-certified fire & rescue station to be built in Stafford near Quantico Marine Base

Prince William County completes beautification Initiative in all seven magisterial districts

Andrea Bailey spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the effort’s completion and said beautification helps make people feel good about their community.

Three-District Town Hall on safety and housing at Unity Reed HS in Manassas Monday, Sept. 16

On Monday, September 16, at 7 p.m., Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega invites Prince William County residents to attend a Multi-District Town Hall at Unity Reed High School with Supervisors Gordy (Brentsville District) and Weir (Gainesville District) to discuss community safety and affordable housing legislation.

Fall lawn information from Va. Cooperative Extension on Aug. 14

Join Virginia Cooperative Extension Environmental Educator Elesha Young on Wednesday, Aug 14 at 6 p.m. for tips on what you might need to do for your turf in the coming months.

Community meeting Aug. 7 to give residents a look at Belmont Bay development in Woodbridge

The Aug. 7 Open House is about redevelopment of part of the Belmont Bay neighborhood and an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project from developer Miller & Smith and to share feedback about the proposal.

Things to be aware of when shopping for or renting a home, AARP warns

AARP warns about chances of fraud in wiiring funds, foreclosure risk and renting sight unseen.

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