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Manassas Railway Festival Celebrates 30 Years of Railroad Heritage

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Historic Manassas, Inc.

The 30th Annual Manassas Railway Festival will take place on June 1, 2024. It will offer a day filled with train-themed activities, historical exhibits, and family-friendly fun. Hosted by Historic Manassas, Inc., the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown Manassas, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate the town’s rich railroad history.

This year’s festival promises a variety of attractions for all ages. Train enthusiasts can look forward to a display of working model trains, historic railroad memorabilia, and educational exhibits that highlight the importance of the railway to Manassas’ development. The event will also feature train rides, allowing visitors to experience the joy of rail travel firsthand.

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Business

Prince William County to Host Inaugural Procurement Expo

By Uriah Kiser
The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

The Office of Procurement Services of Prince William County is set to host its inaugural Procurement Expo on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Prince William County Government Complex located at 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge.

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Business

Todo’s Supermarket founder honored

By Uriah Kiser
Carlos Castro, founder of Todos Neighborhood Market

The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented the Spirit of America Award to Carlos Castro, owner of the Hispanic supermarket chain Todos Supermarkets based in Woodbridge, Virginia.

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Girl, 12, phoned in mall bomb threat

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Mall at 8300 Sudley Road near Manassas.

On May 28, detectives concluded the investigation into the May 22 bomb threat at Manassas Mall, identifying the culprit as a 12-year-old girl and determining the threat was not credible. The case will be handled through the juvenile diversion process after consultation with Juvenile Court Services.

From Prince William police:

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Woman faces public intoxication charge after mistakenly walking into someone’s home

By Uriah Kiser

On May 27, Deputy R.J. Kemp responded to a disturbance on Munsons Hill Court, where an intoxicated woman mistakenly entered a stranger’s home with her child. The woman, who believed she was on Lakeview Court, was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication, child neglect, unlawful entry, and obstruction of justice. A sober guardian was called to take care of the child.

From the Stafford sheriff’s office:

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Electra.aero’s eSTOL Aircraft Achieves Milestone in Flight Operations

By Uriah Kiser

“Today’s achievement is monumental as our eSTOL aircraft has proven its capability to operate from spaces shorter than 300 feet,” said JP Stewart, Electra Vice President and General Manager. “The aircraft’s low-speed handling has been exceptional, closely matching our predictions and building confidence in the 9-passenger product design. We will continue developing our technologies to enhance the STOL takeoff and landing performance.”

The test flights, piloted by Cody Allee, were conducted in April and May 2024 at Manassas Regional Airport and Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in Virginia. The longest flight lasted 1 hour and 43 minutes, with the aircraft taking off in less than 170 feet and landing in under 114 feet. The aircraft reached an altitude of 6,500 feet and flew as slowly as 25 knots during takeoff and landing. Data from these flights will inform the design of Electra’s 9-passenger commercial eSTOL aircraft, targeted for commercial service in 2028 under FAA Part 23 regulations.

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Manassas Park to host Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Sharon McCutcheon/Unsplash]

On June 1, 2024, Manassas Park will host a Pride Flag Raising event to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

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Politics

Biden, Trump tied in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia, poll shows

By Uriah Kiser
Roanoke College

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied at 42% each in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia. According to a Roanoke College Poll, Biden holds a slight lead (40%-38%) when other candidates are included. The survey of 711 likely voters conducted by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research between May 12 and May 21, 2024, shows that the economy is the top issue for 44% of respondents, followed by immigration (14%) and abortion (13%).

The latest poll shows Virginia voters could choose Trump, a state Biden won by 10 points in 2020. The tide has been turning for Trump in Virginia, as he won the state’s March 5 Republican Presidential Primary by nearly 30 points, a victory that many would go to then-challenger Nikki Hayley, the former South Carolina governor.

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