A “No Kings” protest is planned Saturday, October 18, in Manassas as part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations opposing what organizers call the Trump administration’s authoritarian overreach.

The action begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 1 p.m. Participants will line the west side of Sudley Road between Digges Road and Stonewall Road. They will also gather on the lawn in front of the Manassas Community Center, Marsteller Park, 8730 Sudley Road, to make signs and enjoy protest music.


Manassas Regional Airport has launched a redesigned website as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and prepare for commercial airline service. Operated by the City of Manassas, the airport is Virginia’s busiest general aviation hub, with over 100,000 flights annually and more than 400 aircraft based on site.

The new website, developed by Trivera Interactive and accessible at flyhef.com, features improved mobile responsiveness, easier navigation, and quick access to flight operations data, tenant information, and visitor tools. Airport Director Juan Rivera said the redesign enhances accessibility and aligns with the airport’s broader vision to expand aviation services.


Just days after Dominion Energy’s feed failure darkened large sections of Manassas, a separate power outage hit the city’s downtown area early Wednesday, October 16 — this time caused by a blown manhole inside the city’s own distribution system.

City spokesman Jeremy Beale said the incident was unrelated to the Dominion outage on October 11, which knocked out the Battery Heights and Prince William substations and affected about 6,000 customers.


The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) has expanded its Bull Run Chapter to include Spotsylvania County, the City of Fredericksburg, the City of Manassas, and the City of Manassas Park — strengthening the group’s presence across the I-95 and Route 28 corridors.

The Bull Run Chapter, which represents restaurant, lodging, and tourism businesses in Northern Virginia, now spans some of the region’s fastest-growing communities. VRLTA says the move will help hospitality professionals connect, collaborate, and advocate more effectively on issues affecting their industry.


The Manassas City School Board heard its first full update Tuesday night on Manassas Pathways, a $2 million alternative education program set to open in January 2026 for students who need a nontraditional path to graduation.

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After years of land purchases and community input meetings, Manassas officials on Tuesday released the first concepts to remake the city-owned Manassas Shopping Center — and immediately heard a message from the City Council: aim higher.

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We first told you about this on Monday: A 90-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head on Grant Avenue in Manassas. Police now say the death appears to be a suicide and that there is no threat to the public.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2025, in the 9100 block of Grant Avenue. The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The investigation remains ongoing.


After months of land purchases and closed-door discussions, Manassas officials will unveil the first draft of redevelopment plans for the city-owned Manassas Shopping Center on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6 p.m.

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Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 90-year-old man in the 9300 block of Beauregard Avenue in Manassas. Officers were first called to the scene around 7:35 a.m. on Monday, October 13, and confirmed the death as suspicious a few hours later.

Authorities say the man’s next of kin has been notified, but no other details have been released. Investigators remain at the house to process the scene.


Liberia House, one of Manassas’ oldest and most storied landmarks, will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a special event this Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8601 Portner Avenue.

The event will commemorate the site’s rich history, which spans from its beginnings as a plantation built in 1825 to its roles as a Civil War hospital, dairy farm, and family home. Today, Liberia is a public park owned by the City of Manassas. Visitors will be able to explore how the site has reflected the evolution of the local community over two centuries.


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