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July 31, 2008
College and high school sports
College and high school sportsPerforming and cultural arts
Whether its crafts or the stage, there’s lots to do in Prince William CountySchool registration
Under Virginia law, enrollment in kindergarten is optional for a child 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, but parents must notify the school system if they do not intend to enroll their child. Enrollment is mandatory for children 6 years old on or before Sept. 30.Personal property taxes
Cities, counties and towns assess a tax based on the value of personal property of motor vehicles and boats.Driver and vehicle licensing and registration
Driver and license informationSetting up your utilities
UtilitiesArea hospitals grow with county, cities
Prince William area hospitals continue to upgrade their care with new state-of-the-art facilities. There are a variety of services available to patients and numerous doctors representing many specialties.County health district offers clinics, treatments
The Prince William County Health District provides many preventive health-care services as well as follow-up services for communicable diseases. Care may be free, offered for a sliding scale fee or offered at a fixed charge. Some services require income eligibility.Firefighters are call away
Residents depend on a combination of career and volunteer emergency workers to fight fires and respond to medical and rescue emergencies 24 hours a dayCrime Solvers helps police do their work
Local police departments often rely on tips from Prince William County residents to help solve crimes.Eight police departments protect and serve
Eight police departments serve the towns, neighborhoods, businesses and highways of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. The Prince William County Sheriff's Office also assists in some areas of law enforcement.Local libraries are information superstores
Prince William County has a library on almost every corner, with plenty of media for every taste.Hike or bike at a local park
Prince William County offers a wide variety of activities to do outdoors. From swimming to skating to horseback riding, area parks offer a variety of family-friendly activities.Professional sports
For Prince William County fans and athletes, the following is a summary of the area's sports action.Historical and cultural activities
The arts are alive across Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. From Quantico to Bull Run there are many ways to get involved or catch a show.Commuting using cars, trains or thumbs
The Washington, D.C.,-metropolitan region has the third-worst traffic delays in the country, according to the Texas Transportation Institute.Military families make their homes in Prince William County
As two of the largest employers in the area, Quantico Marine Corps base and Fort Belvoir have a considerable impact on the area's economy.Newspaper, Web site bring you local news coverage
The News & Messenger is the leading provider of local news and advertising for residents of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.Prince William County was started in 1731
As Northern Virginia's suburban sprawl continues to explode into Prince William County and clog local byways, it's easy to miss those roadside historical markers that collectively tell the tale of Prince William County.Woodbridge friends find success in hip-hop
Shawn Johnson and Brandon Delaney are more than just longtime friends and Woodbridge High School graduates. They're also musical collaborators who seem to be on the verge of some serious success.
Ya Heard: Cork pops on Virginia hip-hop
Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column “Ya Heard.“
Column: Rappers get bragging rights
Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares his pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, titled “Column.“
