From emails between Manassas Local and city officials:
All of the City bike racks, what they term as “school house bike racks,” are being replaced in our parks and around the City with these more bicycle rider preferred bike racks over the next two years or so. Others will be popping up in convenient locations as budgets allow. These new bike racks not only promote the City’s brand, but also look great and encourages our pedestrian and bike friendly community to explore the City.
- Where new bike racks have been—or will be—installed. Cost: $831.00/bike rack
Currently Installed: Harris Pavilion, Stonewall Park Pool, Byrd Park
Future Locations: Manassas Museum
- How the new “Manassas” design came about. How the new bike racks fit into the overall park improvement plans.
All of the City bike racks, what they term as “school house bike racks,” are being replaced in our parks and around the City with these more bicycle rider preferred bike racks These new bike racks not only promote the City’s brand, but also look great and encourages our pedestrian and bike friendly community to explore the City.
- Have you heard any comments about the new bike rack or other improvements?
Yes, the comments I’ve heard have been positive and pleased with the upgraded style racks. In addition, I’ve heard positive feedback on the improvements at Byrd Park, the Dean Park Skate Park and at the Manassas Museum. The ribbon cutting for Byrd Park is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the celebration. Light refreshments will be provided.
- Are some improvements like new bike racks in response to citizen comments?
Yes, the improvements are guided by the citizen involvement during the Parks, Culture and Recreation Master Plan. This document includes survey data, input, and outcomes that can be accessed online at https://www.manassascity.org/2014/Parks-Culture-Recreation-Master-Plan
From an email:
We are a family owned and operated small business. We offer special discounts to seniors, juniors, and, of course, our Heros (military, veterans, police and fire). Supercuts offers quality haircuts and color services for men, women, and children at an affordable price.
(Next to Navy Federal Credit Union)
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Signs posted to Malones Restaurant in Downtown Manassas tell diners the restaurant is closed.
The voice mail greeting callers to the restaurant:
“We regret to inform you that, until further notice, Malones is not accepting any new business.”
Malones opened in 2012 and is located on the corner of Main and Chruch Street. Its second-floor dining room opened in 2014.
The building was once home to the Manassas Presbyterian Church.
MANASSAS — The top poets will from Virginia, and five surrounding states will gather next week at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
From a press release:
“In the Company of Laureates” is a unique literary event, free for the public to meet our local Poets Laureate and Poets Laureate from Virginia, and five neighboring states who will spread excitement and love of their craft through a full schedule of performances, activities and workshops. This event coincides with Prince William County’s official Poet Laureate Day, October 8th, 2017.
On Sunday, October 8th, from 1pm to 5pm, the Hylton Performing Arts Center (HPAC) will host “In the Company of Laureates.” From 1pm to 2pm, local Poets Laureate will read in Merchant Hall. From 2pm to 3pm there will be an open mic and break out workshops. From 3pm to 4pm, State Poets Laureate will read in Merchant Hall, and from 4pm to 5pm there will be another open mic and more activities.
Never has there been an event like this on the East Coast. Sponsored by the PWC Arts Council and The Clearbrook Foundation, this day of poetry has been organized by the Poet Laureate Circle, an ever expanding group of poets in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The Poet Laureate Circle was formed in May 2014 when radio personality Guy Lambert of WPGC- 95.5 crowned the first Prince William County Poets Laureate, Robert Scott and Alexandra Hailey, at SummerFest in Lake Ridge, VA. In 2016, Guy crowned Kathy Smaltz, our county’s current reigning Poet Laureate.
Through the efforts of its founder, June Forte, and The Poet Laureate Circle’s current organizers, Alice Mergler and Cathy Hailey, and its active members, poetry is reaching a wider audience and elevating the literary arts in Prince William County.
MANASSAS — The street where Osbourn High School and Baldwin Intermediate schools sit has a new name.
The Manassas City Council on Monday changed the name of Tudor Lane to Eagle Way, named after the mascot of Osbourn High School.
The name change was approved by the city’s school board and went to the city council for final approval.
After Baldwin Intermediate School opened in December creating a new polling place for voters, there was some confusion about location. The old Baldwin school was located on Main Street, about one block south of the new school.
To add to the confusion, There were two portions of Tudor Lane — one that ran in front of the schools, and the other which intersects with Fairview Avenue.
City Manager Pat Pate said it was easier to change the portion that ran in front of the schools rather than changing the portion of the street where people live.
“It would’ve have been difficult to rename the portion with houses on it,” said Pate.
The portion of Tudor Lane that intersects with Fairview Avenue will keep its name. However, this portion of Tudor Lane becomes Prince William Street, and, so far, there are no plans to change the name of that street.
Find out if Baldwin Intermediate School is your polling place.
As transportation officials search for a solution for Route 28 congestion, The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s proposal, dubbed “Alternative 2B,” the most popular idea for relieving local congestion, has generated strong opposition from local preservation and conservation agencies concerned about historical and environmental impacts.
If approved, Alternative 2B would extend Godwin Drive from Sudley Road near the Manassas Mall, between the Lomond neighborhood in Prince William County and residential neighborhoods in Manassas Park, across a new bridge over the Bull Run River connecting to Route 28 in Fairfax County.
Historical Impacts
In a letter dated September 11, 2017, James Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust letter, stated Alternative 2B “would have a significant negative impact on Bull Run Regional Park, which includes significant acreage associated with the Battle of Blackburn’s Ford…one of the first notable engagements of the Civil War, with 151 estimated casualties.”
According to Lighthizer, the acreage through which the northern part of Alternative 2B would cut, particularly the land contained in Bull Run Regional Park, is located well within the potential National Register Boundary and the “core” battlefield boundary as determined by the federal Civil War Sites Advisory Commission (CWSAC) and its Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields.
“The Trust strongly believes that Alternative 2B is incompatible with the historic character of the Bull Run Regional Park and would significantly degrade the integrity of the hallowed ground of the Blackburn’s Ford Battlefield, the quality of the visitor experience, as well as the area’s scenic and historic viewshed,” said Lighthizer.
“Moreover, by crossing Bull Run Regional Park, Alternative 2B threatens potential prehistoric and historic archeological resources that may be present in the path of this proposed alternative.” Read More
Tonight, the Manassas City Council will decide whether or not to change the name of the street in front of Osbourn High School.
From city documents:
On September 12, 2017, the School Board of the City of Manassas requested that a portion of Tudor Lane as shown on the attached map be renamed from Tudor Lane to Eagle Way. Section 102-1 of the Code of Manassas states that changes in street names will be made only upon City Council approval.
The Eagle is the mascot of Osbourn High School.
The city council meets at 5:30 p.m.
Signal light planned for dangerous intersection
A serious crash on Route 28 in Manassas on Friday night left three people in a hospital.
MANASSAS — The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 28 and Pennsylvania Avenue, a junction that city officials say they are working on fixing.
From Prince William police:
We responded on September 21 at 8:52PM for a two vehicle crash at Nokesville Rd and Pennsylvania Ave. Investigation revealed that the driver of a 2003 Hyundai Sonata was attempting to make a left turn onto Pennsylvania Ave from southbound Nokesville Rd when the vehicle collided with a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban traveling northbound on Nokesville Rd. The driver and two other passengers from the Sonata had to be extricated from the vehicle.
The driver and a passenger of the Sonata were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. A second passenger of the Sonata was flown to an area hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries. No injuries were reported to the driver (and only occupant) of the Suburban, an adult male. The three occupants of the Sonata were male juvenile teenagers. Speed, alcohol, and drugs do not appear to be contributing factors in this crash. Charges are pending for the driver of the Sonata.
From Manassas public works director Steve Burke:
The City is currently working to design improvement to Nokesville Road that extend from Pennsylvania Avenue to just east of Godwin Drive.
The intent of the planned improvement is to improve safety and travel through the Route 234 (Prince William Parkway) interchanges.
Coordinating with future improvement by Prince William County, the ultimate typical section through the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue will have three through lanes with dedicated left turn lanes for east and westbound traffic. A traffic signal is also planned for the intersection.
The project recently entered the Right-of-Way Acquisition phase. Our current schedule has construction bids being advertised in April 2018.
From VRE:
We are doing a railing maintenance and replacement project at Manassas as well as general maintenance activities…we’d be glad to have people know that we put a lot of effort into the upkeep of the system.
