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Local Governments, Officials Honor MLK Jr. on Social Media

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 21, 2025 at 11:00AM | Updated January 21, 2025 at 11:16AM

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Manassas City Unanimously Approves Towing Fee Increase

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 21, 2025 at 10:54AM | Updated January 25, 2025 at 11:20AM

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At the Jan. 13 meeting, the Manassas City Council unanimously voted to increase the city’s towing fees.

The “light duty” basic police accident tow and clean up — which includes the towing and removal of a car involved in a crash and cleaning the crash site of minor debris — fee would increase from $290 to $375. The non-accident fee — requiring a vehicle to be towed not in the case of an accident — would increase from $210 to $250.

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‘Father & Daughter Dance’ Will Return to Prince William on Feb. 8

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 20, 2025 at 11:00AM | Updated January 20, 2025 at 1:11PM

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A part of Prince William County’s Fatherhood Initiative, the free Father & Daughter Dance is a signature event of the initiative. It’s hosted by the Department of Social Services.

“The Fatherhood Initiative is dedicated to equipping fathers with the resources and support they need to nurture healthy relationships with their children. Through workshops, forums, and community events, we aim to help fathers strengthen family bonds and leave a positive, lasting impact on their children’s lives,” Fatherhood Engagement Coordinator Jeffery Faulkerson said.

Manassas

79% of Manassas Residents Think it’s a Good Place to Live, Survey Finds

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 20, 2025 at 9:00AM

One area of the city indicated they think Manassas is an excellent place to live (dark blue), while the rest said it was overall a good place to live (light blue). [Courtesy of the City of Manassas]

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Les Cline, Prince William Gym Teacher, Receives Grant

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 17, 2025 at 11:00AM

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24 Small Businesses Opened in Prince William in November

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 17, 2025 at 9:00AM

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Prince William Receives $75k Grant for Computer Science Classes

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 16, 2025 at 1:00PM

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Manassas

Tracy Hammond, Manassas Teacher, Named Local Teacher of the Year

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 16, 2025 at 11:00AM | Updated January 17, 2025 at 1:33PM

From left to right: Eric Brent, Ed.D., MCPS Culturally Responsive and Equitable Practices Lead; Craig Gfeller, Deputy Superintendent; Kevin Newman, Ed.D., Superintendent; Tracy Hammond, Special Education Teacher at Haydon Elementary School; Laura Goldzung, Principal at Haydon Elementary School; and Natalie Short, Assistant Principal at Haydon Elementary School.

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Local Students to Present at Annual MLK Jr. Event

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 14, 2025 at 11:00AM

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Former Colgan High Student Chosen for Global Art Show

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 14, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated January 16, 2025 at 11:00AM

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Daryl Price, a senior at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School in Manassas, now has his artwork on display in an international exhibition.

Price submitted his Advanced Placement (AP) art studio portfolio to the College Board in 2024, and was one of 50 students selected out of 80,000 to have their artwork displayed on the international stage.

“I feel so incredibly honored to have my work be chosen to be part of such an awesome exhibition,” Price said.

Price was in the two-dimensional studio art class. According to a Prince William County Schools (PWCS) press release, Price created scenes paying homage to punk music.

“In my years in PWCS, I think all of my art teachers have been really supportive of just creation and my imagination in general,” Price said. “Colgan itself … really helped me find and establish my creative voice.”

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