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.
Why it matters: That record-breaking attendance is what is driving up the cost of security
Author: Olivia Aveni Briscoe
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According to Manassas Park City Manager Laszlo Palko, just over $1,000 worth of tickets is being voided and refunded to city residents.
Why it matters: This ticket refund also comes at a time when the city is in some serious debt.
Manassas officials have initiated three rezonings to properties that were built in the 1980s.
The other two rezonings are both requesting to rezone from their previous Heavy Industrial zonings. Heavy Industrial is supposed to be used for things like “outdoor storage yards or industrial uses that really have significant impact,” Arcieri explained.
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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.
The initial startup cost budget is $578,000, with an annual $1.2 million operating budget.
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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.
Why it matters: The center was closed for about a year after a sprinkler pipe on the second floor of the center froze, expanded and burst in January 2019.
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The City of Manassas Parks, Culture and Recreation Department will hold a community meeting on October 26 to determine the future of Annaburg Manor.
Why it matters: The city purchased the nearly four-acre property from the Prince William Hospital Corporation in July for $846,000.
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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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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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.
At a Manassas town hall meeting September 16, Manassas City Manager Pat Pate presented findings from a recent Manassas citizen satisfaction survey.
The city doesn’t have a library of its own.