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Santa Visits the Manassas Park Community Center for ‘Capture the Claus’ Photo Event

Published November 12, 2025 at 9:48AM

Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children who attended the tree lighting. [Photo by Mike Beaty]

The community event will be held Saturday, November 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the MPCC Banquet Hall. Families are encouraged to arrive early, as Santa will return to the North Pole promptly at 5 p.m. Organizers note the timing offers “plenty of time to turn your photos into Christmas cards for family and friends.”

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Manassas Park expands workforce-homebuyer program to all city employees

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 11, 2025 at 1:00PM

Manassas Park is widening the path to homeownership for the people who keep the city running.

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Free Carriage Rides Return to Signal Hill Park This November

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 10, 2025 at 8:30PM

[Photo: Manassas Park Parks and Recreation]

Guests can sip on coffee, hot chocolate, and enjoy pastries available for purchase while taking in the crisp autumn air and colorful foliage around the park. The free rides will be held at Signal Hill Park in Manassas Park.

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Dominion probes stray voltage behind recurring Manassas Drive rail-arm failures

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 10, 2025 at 1:00PM

Photo: Google Maps

Drivers in Manassas Park know the spot: the railroad crossing on Manassas Drive, where the warning arms sometimes drop and stay down long after the train has passed. The glitch has been causing backups — and frustration — for years.

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$35M Garage Turns Into Playground — Donuts, Fire Extinguishers, and All

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 7, 2025 at 3:30PM

People stand and talk inside the enclosed pedestrian bridge at the Manassas Park VRE station, with sunlight streaming through metal panels. [Photo: VRE]

Just two weeks after cutting the red ribbon on its $35 million Virginia Railway Express (VRE) garage and pedestrian bridge, Manassas Park is already tweaking how the new downtown landmark will be managed day-to-day.

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Manassas Park delays car-tax penalties until Feb. 5, 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 7, 2025 at 1:00PM

Manassas Park City Manager Carl Cole

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Manassas Park Honors Veterans During Flag Ceremony on the Plaza

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:11PM

“Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Plaza today as we honored all Veterans — past, present, and future — during our Veterans Flag Ceremony,” the City of Manassas Park shared. “It was a meaningful moment of gratitude and reflection for those who have served and continue to serve our country.”

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Larcomar Cafe Lounge Celebrates Grand Opening in Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 1, 2025 at 10:19AM

“What an amazing turnout this afternoon as we officially welcomed Larcomar Cafe Lounge to Manassas Park with a ribbon cutting celebration!” the City of Manassas Park announced. “A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this exciting new addition to our community.”

Larcomar Cafe Lounge, a new dining and social venue, officially opened its doors in Manassas Park with support from city officials and community members during the ribbon-cutting event.

Manassas Park forfeits second straight varsity football game

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 30, 2025 at 8:56AM

“For the second straight week, Manassas Park has forfeited its varsity football game,” InsideNoVa reported. “The Cougars were scheduled to host Kettle Run this Friday, but that game has been cancelled.”

“At the time, Manassas Park activities director Chris Bunner said the school was ‘monitoring the health of our players’ on a week-to-week basis to determine if they could play.”

Manassas Park City Library Offers Fine Forgiveness for Food Donations

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2025 at 4:43PM

[Photo: Manassas Park City Government]

“Got fines? Clear ’em with canned goods! 🥫📚 Donate non-perishable food at Manassas Park City Library November 1–15 and get $3 off fines per item!” Manassas Park City Library posted. “Donations support NVFS Hunger Resource Center.”