ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WUSA9)  --  The wife of Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy is speaking publicly for the first time since her husband was shot in the head last February after pulling over a cab driver. 

"I definitely think it's a miracle.  It definitely wasn't his time to go," said Suzanne Laboy.

Officer Laboy's progress has been tremendous over the last three months, but he still has about a year of aggressive rehabilitation ahead of him.  He was released from the hospital in late April and underwent his last surgery on May 8th.  He's now walking, talking, and recovering at home with his family.
     
"He's the same person that I married," said Suzanne.  "But it's kind of like, you know when you live with somebody and something is not quite right?  That's how he is right now.  I think his personality is the same, but his brain is healing."

The City of Manassas Public Works and Utilities department received the 2012 Excellence in Water Treatment Plant Performance award by the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water. The awards were recently presented in Roanoke, Va. For more information, go to www.manassascity.org or call 703-257-8219.

“The City of Manassas is dedicated to maintain quality water for our citizens, we’re honored to be recognized for our water treatment performance,” said Mike Moon, director of City of Manassas public works and utilities department.

Three levels of effectiveness and performance are awarded, including gold, silver and bronze. Manassas earned the silver designation for excellence.

In honor of Asthma Awareness Month, locally renowned pediatric allergist, Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D. of Allergy and Asthma Affiliates of Gainesville and Leesburg, Va. is hosting free asthma screenings on Thurs., May 30 at LA Fitness at 1490 Classic Path Way, SE and Fri., May 31 at the Gainesville Sports & Health Club at 7201 Heritage Village Plaza from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the health clubs. The screenings are open to adults and children and no appointment is necessary. Call 703.729.8830 or visit www.vasneezers.com for more information.