PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently amended the County Code to increase the amount people are charged for having their cars towed after parking illegally. The amendment allows the rate for towing vehicles weighing less than 10,001 to go from $125 to $135. The rate to tow vehicles weighing between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds has gone from $175 to $250, and the rate to tow vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds has increased from $300 to $475.

Manassas city parents can now register to get Footsteps2Brilliance, literacy mobile app. Register for access to download the literacy app for free. F2B is an interactive, mobile literacy program that has been proven to increase academy vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills in young children.

Internal Revenue Service Aug. 6 issued another warning to taxpayers to remain on high alert and protect themselves against new deceitful tactics scammers use to trick people.

Prince William County Animal Shelter now has its highest volume of cats of the year. Cats and kittens have been surrendered by owners who are moving, travelling, or have developed allergies. This means the cat cages at the Shelter are overflowing by one-third above capacity!

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) Aug. 6 marked the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act by renewing their call for the Senate to take up legislation that would restore and advance voting protections for all Americans.

The Greater Manassas Community Job Fair, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Great Hall, 8712 Plantation Ln, Manassas, VA 20110 between 1pm- 6pm, is seeking employers to participate.

Virginia has combined its three "sales tax holidays" into one weekend. This Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9, along with school supplies, clothing and footwear, shoppers can now buy emergency preparedness items and certain energy-efficient products that were previously tax-exempt only during their own respective tax holidays.

Greater Prince William Community Health Center invites the public to its Community Health Fair, Aug. 13-14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its Woodbridge location, 4379 Ridgewood Center Drive. The annual event will be a day of family fun, with free medical screenings, wellness education, children’s activities and free lunch.