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Original | Excused school mental health absences, later start times sought

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe
Benjamin Kim, a student representative on the Prince William County School Board

High school students are losing valuable time during their education because they’re tired, according to Benjamin Kim, a student representative on the Prince William County School Board.

Kim pushed for a later start time for high schoolers at the January 22 county School Board meeting. He cited both California and neighboring Fairfax County which both mandate schools begin classes after 8 a.m., he said.

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As Manassas grows up and looks to 2040, so, too, might its buildings

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

At about 10 square miles, Manassas isn’t a large city. And when it comes to the available on which to build, there’s not much left.

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Manassas showing signs of economic prosperity

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Business in Manassas is looking up, according to the city’s economic development director.

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Exclusive | Prince William retains outside law firm after racism allegations at Woodbridge High School

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe
Prince William Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts.

There is now an investigation into what happened after a Woodbridge Senior High School football coach stepped down last fall.

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City residents respond: ‘Manassas Park without a library is a very shortsighted decision’

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe
Central Library on Mathis Avenue in Manassas.

Manassas Park considers getting out, its residents are urging it to stay in.

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Couple weds, then honeymoons at Prince William Habitat ReStores

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe
Peter and Michelle Fisher [Submitted photo]

Peter and Michelle Fisher tied the knot on December 13 at a private ceremony at the Prince William County Courthouse in Manassas.

The couple then honeymooned at a rather unusual location: two of the Habitat for Humanity Prince William County ReStore locations.

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Bronze statue Dean memorial donations reach 73% of goal

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe
A small version of a planned bronze statue of Jennie Dean slated to be erected in Manassas. [Photo: Manassas City Government]

City officials continue their push for donations for a Jennie Deane memorial statue.

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Manassas inks deal for parking at Landing at Cannon Branch

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Visitors to the Landing at Cannon Branch will need a place to park their cars once a new office building opens. A new lease approved Monday by the City Council will see to that.

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