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Prince William Library System stages soft re-open, still no visitors

Published June 12, 2020 at 11:13AM

There still isn’t a confirmed date of when full library operations will resume for the Prince William Public Library System.

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Manassas moves forward with new library agreement

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published June 12, 2020 at 10:40AM

Central Library on Mathis Avenue in Manassas.

The Manassas City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to approve an agreement with the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for library services.

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Manassas police chief clarifies statement on city rioters: “We were not chased”

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published June 10, 2020 at 2:58PM

City police car design from 2011

A week after Manassas City Police Chief Douglas Keen had told Manassas City Council that he was chased by 200 protestors during a riot on Sunday, May 31, he’s clarified his earlier statement.

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3 votes and 2 weeks later, Manassas sets 2021 tax rate

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published June 4, 2020 at 2:54PM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

The Manassas City Council passed a tax rate, finally, bringing an end to weeks of delay brought on by a procedural quagmire.

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New Osbourn Park principal got her start as a county high school science teacher

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published June 3, 2020 at 1:19PM

Lisamarie Kane

Lisamarie Kane will take over as principal of Osbourn Park High School, just outside Manassas, on July 1, 2020.

Kane replaces Neil Beech, who was previously named the principal of the “13th” High School, planned for an opening in Gainesville next year.

Waterside businesses like Tim’s Rivershore reopen post coronavirus shutdown, adapt to new normal

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published May 31, 2020 at 7:33PM

As Northern Virginia entered the first phase of a multi-tiered reopening plan following the coronavirus shutdown, riverside businesses are prepared for a different kind of summer.

Restaurants such as Tim’s Rivershore that sits on the Potomac River were closed for dining-in during the Governor’s Executive Temporary Stay at Home Order. Now, they’re starting to re-open.

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Correction: Manassas City Council to re-vote on tax rate, residents won’t be able to speak

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published May 28, 2020 at 8:22AM | Updated May 28, 2020 at 12:23PM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

The City of Manassas will need to vote on the tax rate – again.

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Manassas councilman to lead bar crawlers on midnight tour of city

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published May 28, 2020 at 7:39AM

Manassas City Councilman Ian Lovejoy will lead a crowd barhopping through Downtown Manassas at midnight.

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When Manassas restaurants reopen on Friday, diners will be eating in the streets

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published May 26, 2020 at 9:00PM

Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

The Manassas City Council voted unanimously on Monday, May 18 to close streets to help restaurant owners as they move into Phase 1 of the reopening of the City.

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Northam eighty-sixes restaurants’ hope for Memorial Day reopening; city looks ahead

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published May 22, 2020 at 11:10PM | Updated May 23, 2020 at 6:01PM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

On Monday night’s Manassas City Council meeting, Assistant Development Director Nicole Smith addressed elected leaders with an update on what the Economic Development Department is doing to help city businesses.

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