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š Manassas Park signals water and sewer rate hikes as city leaders and consultants warn that revenues no longer cover rising wholesale costs, debt, and capital needs. For a typical household with a 5/8-inch meter using 3,000 gallons a month, the combined bill already sits in the higher quartile regionally. Officials flag a potential āshockā to families while they review base charges, usage rates, the general-fund transfer, and senior relief options ā with recommendations expected in the coming weeks.
š« Manassas City Public Schools takes on a new role as host for the Virtual Virginia Academy in its adopted $175.8 million FY2027 budget. The partnership brings $6.8 million in state pass-through funding and serves roughly 800 out-of-district students statewide. It expands tuition-free online learning options for local families needing flexibility due to health, travel, athletics, or other circumstances ā without drawing resources from traditional brick-and-mortar schools.
