In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.

PRTC buses will begin serving the new Telegraph Road commuter lot in Woodbridge VA on Monday, Nov. 5 when the agency’s Fall Service Change takes effect. Several other schedule and route changes are planned at the same time.

Learn prevention strategies and recent trends in youth substance abuse Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Northern Laboratory. Exhibitors and speakers will spotlight bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids, prescription drug abuse, alcohol, inhalants, and other commonly-abused substances.

A town hall information session for parents to help understand the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and college application process will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Freedom High School.

Prince William County VA has opened a Haymarket location and added the McCoart Government Center location in Woodbridge as places where absentee ballots may be cast for the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election and Special Elections.

A new, two act play about an election for student body president after the current president resigns will be performed Nov. 2 and 3 before the Nov. 6 Election Day and Nov. 9 and 10, right after Election Day. at 7:30 p.m. At Woodbridge Senior High School in Lake Ridge.VA

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

The Prince William County VA Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information about an abduction and assault that occurred in the Dumfries area of Prince William County about 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

October 21-27 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and on Thursday, Oct. 25 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host two free webinars - one for contractors and another for property owners - on the hazards of lead and lead-based paint.