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First Friday security costs spike after open alcohol permit

Published November 2, 2019 at 4:21PM

Downtown Manassas

A new ABC permit allows those attending the city’s monthly First Friday events to walk around and visit the shops downtown with cups of alcohol in hand.

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Manassas Park is refunding parking tickets for a lucky few residents

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published November 1, 2019 at 10:28AM | Updated March 31, 2020 at 2:13PM

The Manassas Park City Hall.

According to Manassas Park City Manager Laszlo Palko, just over $1,000 worth of tickets is being voided and refunded to city residents.

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City aims to oust grandfather zonings at 3 locations

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published November 1, 2019 at 10:07AM

Manassas officials have initiated three rezonings to properties that were built in the 1980s.

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Manassas considers privatizing library, ending deal with Prince William

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published October 24, 2019 at 9:00PM | Updated October 25, 2019 at 10:25AM

The City of Manassas is considering privatizing its library services as a current agreement with the Prince William Public Library System is set to end July 1.

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Second floor at Pat White Center at Ben Lomond still closed

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published October 21, 2019 at 3:22PM | Updated October 21, 2019 at 3:53PM

Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland held a series of town halls asking residents what types of programming they would like to see at the community center on Sudley Manor Drive near Manassas.

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City asks for input on Annaburg Manor park

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published October 15, 2019 at 3:27PM | Updated October 16, 2019 at 2:25PM

The City of Manassas Parks, Culture and Recreation Department will hold a community meeting on October 26 to determine the future of Annaburg Manor.

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Prince William County has its sights set on sports tourism

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published October 7, 2019 at 2:23PM

County Tourism Director Ann Marie Maher says it starts with bringing more travel sports teams to the region.

“Our location is perfect because we’re right in the middle of the East Coast,” Maher said. “According to the Sports Travel and Events Association, 52% of all sports tourism happens in the southeastern region of the U.S.”

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Taco lovers rejoice! Zandra’s Taqueira to open a third location.

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published October 2, 2019 at 6:30PM | Updated October 2, 2019 at 9:26PM

Zandra’s Taqueria owner and founder Miguel Pires will open a third location in Haymarket.

“We’re finishing up the buildout now,” Pires said, and added that the Haymarket location will be open the end of October.

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Anderson open to Metro to Woodbridge, focused on vets, public safety

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published October 2, 2019 at 4:01PM | Updated October 3, 2019 at 9:29AM

Editor’s note: The story was produced from an interview with Richard Anderson conducted by Potomac Local on Skype. His opponent, Hyla Ayala, did not respond to a request for an interview.

Rich Anderson is running to reclaim his seat in Prince William County’s 51st District.

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Manassas City residents unhappy with library services

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published September 25, 2019 at 12:00AM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

At a Manassas town hall meeting September 16, Manassas City Manager Pat Pate presented findings from a recent Manassas citizen satisfaction survey.

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