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Happy Monday, Manassas!
Happy Monday! It’ll be a slow week, but that doesn’t mean the reporting stops. Check out some of our stories from last week if you need to catch up. I hope everyone has a great and restful holiday. As always, feel free to send me news tips, comments, suggestions and the like at [email protected].
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Prince William County Schools (PWCS) and Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) are partnering with Varsity Tutors, an online 24/7 tutoring service.
On Jan. 18, the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host its 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition. DST is…
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Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) may partner with University Instructors (UI), a Virginia-based company that provides tutoring and programming, to close achievement gaps and support middle and high school students….
At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) Board approved the school year calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, opting for earlier starts to the…
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Speeding in downtown Fredericksburg is a significant factor for traffic engineers presenting the “Fredericksburg Downtown Traffic Engineering Study” to a packed house in the new visitor center on Caroline Street.
In our latest episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, we tackle the complex and controversial topic of data centers and their growing presence in our region.
Winter Break is almost here in the Potomac region, here are the dates for the schools in our area.
The Fredericksburg City Council held a work session on December 10 to discuss a proposed ordinance allowing the city to develop data centers.
Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary, who represents the Aquia District, was formally censured by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for her role in the removal of…
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The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced Michelle Caldwell Thompson, owner and President of CTI Real Estate, as the 2025 Chair of the Board.
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Our latest Potomac Local News Podcast episode features an inspiring conversation with Almeta Radford, spokeswoman for Manassas City Public Schools.
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Happy Monday, Manassas!
Welcome back to Manassas Local! Check out what you may have missed from the last week. As always, feel free to send comments, news tips or suggestions at [email protected].
Caitlyn Meisner, Manassas Local Editor
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At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) Board approved the school year calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, opting for earlier starts to the year.
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Lace up those skates! Because from Nov. 27, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025, the Harris Pavilion turns into a giant ice skating rink! Visit the City’s Parks, Culture and Recreation ice […]
Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast at Sinistral’s It’s Hop-A-Demic Trivia! Join us for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and awesome prizes!
Bring your friends, sip some wine, and enjoy step-by-step instructions to paint your own masterpiece. The first glass of wine or draft beer is included. If you are under 21 […]
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At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) Board approved the school year calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, opting for earlier…
At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Manassas City School Board approved the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which outlines significant facility and resource investments to improve the district’s…
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OmniRide is the operating name for the mobility services offered by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC). OmniRide’s goal is to provide safe, reliable and flexible transportation options while helping to reduce congestion and pollution in one of the region’s fastest growing areas. OmniRide’s headquarters are in Woodbridge, Virginia, about 25 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.
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The Office of Historic Preservation serves as stewards of County-owned historic structures, cultural and natural resources, historic landscapes, and artifacts.
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During a city council meeting on December 10, 2024, Council Member Dr. Tim Duffy announced his resignation, citing personal and family health challenges. His decision will take effect on January…
The Stafford County School Board is evaluating five scenarios for redistricting its high schools, aiming to address overcrowding, transportation inefficiencies, and community concerns.
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Happy Monday, Manassas!
Welcome back to Manassas Local! Check out what you may have missed from last week or need to catch up on. As always, feel free to send me news tips, comments, suggestions and the like at [email protected].
Caitlyn Meisner, Manassas Local Editor
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The Manassas City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected and returning members on Jan. 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Bring your friends, sip some wine, and enjoy step-by-step instructions to paint your own masterpiece. The first glass of wine or draft beer is included. If you are under 21 […]
Get ready for a day of festive cheer and local delights at the Historic Downtown Manassas Holiday Market, held every second Saturday in December!
Join us on Dec. 14 for ARTfactory’s Artist Inventory Sale! Support local and regional artists […]
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OmniRide is the operating name for the mobility services offered by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC). OmniRide’s goal is to provide safe, reliable and flexible transportation options while helping to reduce congestion and pollution in one of the region’s fastest growing areas. OmniRide’s headquarters are in Woodbridge, Virginia, about 25 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.
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The Office of Historic Preservation serves as stewards of County-owned historic structures, cultural and natural resources, historic landscapes, and artifacts.
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Firefighters work through the night at a gym destroyed by fire; Massive blaze leaves parents, children with fewer indoor sports options
Firefighters stayed at the Kids Choice Sports building on Sport and Health Drive in Woodbridge. A three-alarm fire spread from a single-family Devil’s Reach Road home nearby. The 56,000-square-foot facility was not heavily occupied then; now, it appears one person was injured.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Kids Choice Sport and Fun Center is a popular destination for children and families, offering activities like swimming, laser tag, soccer, and basketball. It recently launched indoor high school soccer leagues and Nova FC Soccer Fall Classes for children aged six to 11.
The loss of the center will leave parents scrambling to find indoor sports alternatives. Earlier this year, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors halted plans for an indoor sports center near Potomac Mills Mall, adding to the challenge of replacing such a facility.
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Prince William County fire crews are responding to two major fires, one at a large gym complex in Woodbridge and the other at an adjacent house.
A fire broke out at the Eagle Village Shopping Center, located at 1245 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
On Wednesday, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting of a 22-year-old female on the 8100 block of Cherry Tree Drive around 7 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies…
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