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Step into a one-horse open sleigh for a ride through Historic Downtown Manassas.

Carriages will be parked at the Manassas Railroad Depot waiting to give passengers free Holiday Carriage Rides for the next two Sundays: December 11 and 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. No reservations needed. Rides are on a first-come, first-serve basis.


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The Virginia ABC Authority, backed by Virginia State Police troopers, raided a Spotsylvania County restaurant that defied orders to close in the face of government-ordered coronavirus restrictions in 2021.

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At 4:31 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, Prince William County Fire and Rescue crewsunits were dispatched to the 1700 block of Varsity Drive in the Marumsco Village neighborhood in Woodbridge for a report of a fire in a single-family house.

Crews were able to quickly extinguish a fire located in the home’s basement. No injuries were reported. The structure sustained moderate damage. Two adults were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s office determined a candle was the ignition source of the fire.


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Updated December 14, 2022 — The ARTfactory is pleased to present the 19th Annual Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition. This year’s exhibition features 39 student artists.

Each year the area high school students are invited to share their talent by participating in a high school art exhibit and competition sponsored by Lockheed Martin. The competition encourages student expression and creativity in a professional setting.


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Santa called and is coming an extra day! He will be available for photos on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Get your tickets at mapletreefarmva.com

Click here to learn more about our area’s best Christmas lights show, how you can get photos of you and your family on the farm, and about our new season pass that offers fun throughout the entire holiday season.


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Manassas city has selected Edward R. Mills, III, to head Manassas City Fire and Rescue services.

Mills comes to the City with more than 30 years of experience in Fire & Rescue services with the District of Columbia.  Mills has a large variety of experience, including emergency management, EMS, working with the Medical Director, counter-terrorism, and has been Assistant Fire Chief and acting Fire Chief.  He has extensive volunteer hours around the area.


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By Tyler Arnold

(The Center Square) – The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority raided a Fredericksburg restaurant in relation to COVID-19 rule violations, but the owner who is running for a state Senate office is using the raid as a fundraising opportunity.


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A Woodbridge woman was jailed after a serious accident in Vista Woods subdivision Saturday evening. On December 3 at 6 p.m., deputies responded to a pedestrian-struck accident in the 100 block of Choptank Road. The incident is still under investigation, but the initial investigation revealed a 2000 Dodge Durango driven by Melissa Jones, 43, struck a teenage juvenile walking in the area.


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Voter turnout in Manassas declined when compared to last year.

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