About 30 community members gathered at the Manassas Park police station on July 31 for a vigil marking two years since the disappearance of local nurse and mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt, InsideNoVa reported. Bhatt was last heard from on July 29, 2024, and is presumed dead; her husband, Naresh Bhatt, was arrested in August 2024 and faces charges of first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body and physical defilement of a dead body, though no body has been found.

Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo described the investigation as a lengthy process with a strong case, while family members including mother Gita Kafle and community supporters expressed continued hope for justice. A pre-trial conference is set for Sept. 25, with the trial scheduled to begin in early October.


“The City of Manassas Park’s main phone lines will be temporarily unavailable today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we transition to a new phone system,” the City of Manassas Park reported on Facebook. Residents needing assistance during that window should email Customer Service at [email protected]; emergency and public safety lines will remain fully operational.

The brief outage affects only administrative lines as the Northern Virginia city upgrades its system, with officials thanking residents for their patience during the transition.


Good news for families: Signal Bay Waterpark reopened today, Thursday, July 9, 2026, after completing repairs faster than expected.

Update: “We love sharing good news! Good news! Repairs at the waterpark were completed faster than expected, and we’ll be open today at 11:30 am as scheduled. Thank you for your patience, and we’ll see you at the pool!” — Manassas Park Community Center / Signal Bay Waterpark announcement.


Signal Bay Waterpark will be closed Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9, 2026, due to repairs in the activity pool, according to an announcement from the Manassas Park Community Center. The facility is scheduled to reopen Friday morning.

The 27,000-square-foot aquatic facility at 9300 Signal View Drive in Signal Hill Park features a zero-depth leisure pool, slides, water cannons, and a lazy river. It remains a popular summer destination for families in the area.


The Manassas Park Governing Body unanimously approved the FY2026 A2 Budget Amendment during a special meeting on June 23, 2026, at City Hall. The amendment increases the General Fund by $6,550,328 to $101,633,714, primarily driven by unanticipated land sales and proffers.

City Manager Carl Cole presented the changes. He noted the amendment exceeded the 1% threshold under state law, requiring a public hearing. Cole apologized for the timing, explaining he realized the need about 17 days prior, resulting in only five days’ notice for the hearing. “I apologize. Probably could have handled this on consent last week, but anyway, this is routine,” Cole said. He attributed the threshold breach largely to revenue from the Carondelet property sale by the former Manassas Christian School.


Kintsu Medical Aesthetics held its grand opening on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house at its new location in Manassas Park.

The luxury physician-led medical aesthetics practice is now open at 9110 Railroad Dr., Suite 320A. The Thursday, June 25 event included the mayor and local leaders, with tours, refreshments, raffles, giveaways, and exclusive one-day discounts for attendees. New patients received $50 off their first treatment.


“The Manassas Park Police Department is asking the community to remain vigilant as a wanted subject remains at large at this time,” Manassas Park Police announced. “If you see the individual, do not approach them. Instead, contact 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible regarding their location.”

While there is no immediate threat to the public, officers continue efforts to locate the person and will provide updates as available.


“Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment to all of our graduates. You’re destined for success Cougars. Keep making us proud. We know that you’re just getting started!” Manassas Park City Schools announced.

The Manassas Park City Schools held its graduation ceremony on Friday, June 5, for the Class of 2026. Additional photos from the event are available in the linked Facebook post.


Manassas Park City Council has approved a 2-cent-per-$100-of-assessed-value reduction in the real estate tax rate for FY27, but most homeowners will still see their tax bills rise due to higher property assessments.

According to figures provided by City Manager Carl Cole, the average single-family home tax bill is projected at $7,272 in TY26 (FY27), up $190 from $7,082 the previous year. Townhouse owners can expect an average bill of $6,305, up $225 from $6,080. Condominium owners will see the largest jump, with the average bill rising $597 to $5,201 from $4,604.


“Bhatt has been denied bond twice before,” Prince William Times reported. “Irving also denied Bhatt bond once before on Sept. 20, 2024… At the time, Irving held a lengthy hearing in which prosecutors presented evidence… and said the evidence brought by the prosecutors was ‘overwhelming.’”

Naresh Bhatt, 39, has been jailed since August 2024 on first-degree murder and defiling a dead body charges in the presumed death of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who vanished in July 2024. His public defender filed a new bond motion that will be heard Wednesday morning in Prince William County Circuit Court. No new details on changed circumstances were released.


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