Manassas Park

Manassas Park Honors Veterans During Flag Ceremony on the Plaza

By Uriah Kiser

“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

“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.

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Manassas Park forfeits second straight varsity football game

By Uriah Kiser

“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.”

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Manassas Park opens new VRE garage, linking rail to city’s growing downtown

By Uriah Kiser
A group of city, state, and regional transportation officials cut a red ribbon in front of the new Manassas Park VRE garage. [Photo: VRE]

Local, state, and regional transportation leaders on Tuesday celebrated the opening of a new Virginia Railway Express (VRE) parking garage and pedestrian bridge in Manassas Park, calling the project a symbol of connection, collaboration, and smart growth.

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VRE opens new 740-space parking garage at Manassas Park station

By Press Release

Commuters in Manassas Park now have more parking options, thanks to a new 740-space garage at the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station. Officials gathered Tuesday, October 21, to celebrate the grand opening of the garage, which supports both VRE riders and the city’s growing Park Central downtown.

Of the total spaces, 540 are designated for VRE commuters and visitors to Park Central — a recently revitalized mixed-use development that includes a new City Hall and library. The $35.2 million project was funded by multiple regional partners and responds to increasing demand identified in a 2017 VRE study.

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Manassas Park seeks most spirited Halloween homes in annual lights contest

By Uriah Kiser

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Halloween Houses O’ Lights contest, a community tradition that invites residents to showcase their creativity with festive Halloween decorations.

Organizers are calling on residents of all housing types—single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments—to light up their yards, balconies, porches, and windows in celebration of the spooky season. Registration is free and open until 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2025.

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Police Seize 30 Gaming Machines in Manassas Park Raids

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS PARK, Va. — Manassas Park Police say they seized more than 30 illegal gaming machines during coordinated raids Thursday at multiple businesses across the city.

Detectives executed eight search warrants on October 9, 2025, after an investigation into illegal gambling operations that began with two citizen complaints earlier this year. Police say surveillance at several establishments confirmed the use of the machines, which resembled arcade-style devices offering cash or prize payouts.

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Residents Push Back as Manassas Park Weighs Gun Ban in City Buildings

By Uriah Kiser

A proposal to ban firearms inside Manassas Park government buildings drew a packed house and strong opposition Tuesday night, as residents, veterans, and gun-rights advocates lined up to tell city leaders the ordinance goes too far.

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