Manassas

Manassas Events Roundup: March 30 – April 11, 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Hey neighbors! Spring is officially in the air in Manassas — from Easter hopping fun to important community conversations and the return of our favorite Saturday market. Plus, summer camp season is kicking off with open houses you won’t want to miss.

Whether your kids love creativity, athletics, or just need a great week of adventure close to home, these camps are designed to keep them active and smiling all summer long. Perfect for families in the greater Potomac region looking for convenient, local options.

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Manassas Schools Hikes Budget to $175.8M, Emphasize Staff Raises and Facility Needs

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) has adopted a $175.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027 across all funds, marking a roughly $15 million, or 9.3 percent, increase over the FY2026 adopted budget. School officials presented the spending plan during a joint meeting with Manassas City Council on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, emphasizing a needs-based balanced budget required under Virginia law while noting ongoing uncertainty at the state level.

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Manassas’ New Ballet Brand ‘R-Class’ Masters the Art of Rugged & Dainty Pointe Shoes

By Mike Salmon
Natalya Balatsenko displays shelves of the Russian-made ballet shoes

A very important part of ballet is shoes. For dancers dressed in tights and tutus, getting up on pointe is a move known as “pointe,” and it requires a rugged pair of ballet shoes. Rugged yet dainty is the combination that sets apart outfitter R-Class, a new ballet outfitter in Manassas.

“It’s important to really work on the fit,” said Jennifer Fitzpatrick, who is one of the founders of R-Class with fellow dancer Natalya Balatsenko. Ballet dancers start out at a young age, wearing socks or tights, but haven’t reached the pointe level with fancy shoes. That comes with experience. “When you get on pointe shoes, it’s a real big deal,” she said. 

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Police Blotter: Teens die in crash, more scooter assaults, suicide reported

By Uriah Kiser

A 41-year-old woman was walking near McGuffeys Trail and Powells Creek Boulevard around 4:25 p.m. when she was inappropriately touched by a man on a black stand-up electric scooter. Separately, a 53-year-old woman reported being touched around 3:47 p.m. near Powell’s Creek Boulevard and Jedd Forest Lane. No injuries were reported in either case.

This comes after an earlier report of a similar incident the same day. On March 10, around 6:50 p.m., a 26-year-old woman jogging near River Ridge Boulevard and Powells Creek Boulevard was approached by a man on a black electric scooter who touched her inappropriately. She also told police about a similar encounter with the suspect in the same area in May 2025. No injuries were reported in that case either.

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VRE Commits $66,405 Over 3 Years to FredNats Sponsorship: What Taxpayers Get in Return

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia Railway Express has entered a three-year marketing and sponsorship agreement with the Fredericksburg Nationals minor league baseball team, committing public funds totaling approximately $66,405 through the 2028 season to gain visibility among potential riders in the Fredericksburg area.

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After 10 Years, Legacy at Kline Wins Planning Commission Nod for Reduced-Density 55+ Community

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County Planning Commission on March 25, 2026, voted 7-0 to approve the comprehensive plan amendment and 6-1 to recommend approval of the rezoning for the Legacy at Kline project, just outside Manassas.

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1.500 Gather for Eid Prayer at Masroor Mosque

By Uriah Kiser

About 1,500 men, women, and children from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community gathered at Masroor Mosque in Manassas on Friday, March 20, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Members began arriving at 9:30 a.m. for the special day marking the end of Ramadan.

Imam Salman Tariq led the Eid prayer and delivered the sermon, urging the community to live simply and follow the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. He reminded worshippers that true success lies in serving God and continuing the good deeds practiced during the holy month, rather than chasing wealth. Chapter President Kareemullah Kaleem then shared an Eid message from the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, quoting the community’s second Caliph on striving for a deeper union with God.

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