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$3.9M Manassas Museum expansion moves forward without library

By Mike Salmon

Manassas is moving ahead with an expansion of this city museum that will not include the addition of a new public library.

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Manassas “faces” stare back at museum visitors

By Mike Salmon
Photo: Manassas City Government

A new exhibit was launched this month at the Manassas Museum called “Manassas Faces,” which uses faces of city residents to tell the story of life in Manassas.

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VDOT revives prospect of bridge at Route 1 and Belmont Bay

By Mike Salmon

Drivers traveling over across the Occoquan River on Route 1 have seen their share of orange cones in the past few years. 

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Business

Manassas movie theater repurposed for ‘Wylde’ events

By Mike Salmon

As the region continues to reopen after the pandemic, a new events center aims to bring events like combat sports, weddings, receptions, plays, movie screenings, and more to Manassas.

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Cicada mania rising as we ready for appearance of mud on chimneys expected to appear

By Mike Salmon

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As spring nears, here’s where to find a great campsite nearby

By Mike Salmon
Photo: Prince William Forest Park

Campers in our region are lucky to live in an area where it’s feasible to leave the office about 4 p.m. on Friday and then find themselves sitting in one of the many local camping destinations, roasting a hot dog on an open fire no more than two hours later.

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Business

Household junk hauler giving old treasures new life

By Mike Salmon
The Remix Market is located at 6632 Electric Avenue in Gainesville, Va.

Let’s face it, sometimes stuff piles up in the house, shed, or garage.

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Montclair woman splits duties as a mother, teacher, airman

By Mike Salmon
Amanda Smialek with a care package from the students a John D. Jenkins Elementary School in Woodbridge.

When the commotion at the U.S. Capitol started on January 6, Tech. Sgt. Amanda Smialek was ordered to report for duty.

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Whatta Man: Local rocker who played with ‘Salt-N-Pepa’ finally gets his gold album

By Mike Salmon
Anzueto

In the late 1990s, local rocker Eddie Anzueto broke out of his signature rock-n-roll mold and approached early hip-hop band “Salt-N-Pepa” with an idea.

He suggested to the group, known for their smash hits like “Push It” and “Whatta Man,” that they perform together on a song called “The Clock is Ticking.” The single appeared on Salt-N-Pepa’s “Brand New,” the group’s album released in 1997. It would be the group’s final studio album before the group broke up five years later.

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Business

Hotel stays, vital to Prince William pandemic recovery, are down

By Mike Salmon
Image: Prince William County Government

The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt the hotel industry in Prince William County.

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