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Virginia transportation officials are planning a big-picture study of U.S. 29 from the North Carolina border to Gainesville.

Attorney Kristina Keech Spitler believes in contributing her time and efforts to making the city of Manassas a better place to live, work and play.

Nora Barnes and her son, Daniel Mann Barnes, have combined careers of more than 50 years in the restaurant busi-ness. Until recently, they never had the opportunity to own their own facility.

The company offers professional at-home pet sitting and dog walking services.

A portion of the proceeds of the luncheon fund the chamber’s annual Shelley Krasnow Community Service awards presented annually to two local nonprofit organizations. As sponsor, Cardinal Bank will present the awards at the Community Showcase Luncheon in February.

A lawsuit initiated Nov. 3 by John McCain's presidential campaign to compel eight Virginia jurisdictions to include overseas ballots in the final state election will go forth with the Justice Department as lead plaintiff.

A Manassas woman pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from the death of a 2-month-old infant.

Prince William police reported the following incidents:

Police will focus on pedestrian safety next week in efforts to draw attention to what they call a deadly problem.

Prosecutors said that Huaman-Usca was babysitting the girl and her siblings while their parents were out of the house on March 25.

Property damage from fires is up across the county at an alarming rate.

Does the Prince William Board of County Supervisors believe seniors don’t merit consideration in the annual budget?

Seniors are encouraged to attend a meeting at the Manassas Senior Center on Tuesday introducing them to possible cuts to the Prince William County budget that will affect area senior programs.

At least three people had to be rescued as fire swept through a Dale City apartment building Thursday evening.

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If the federal government comes up with an economic stimulus package for the nation’s transportation infrastructure, Virginia will be ready to take advantage of it.

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