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Manassas Park Disbands 50th Anniversary Committee, Drawing Public Outcry

Published March 11, 2025 at 10:00AM

Residents voiced strong opposition during the March 4, 2025, governing body meeting after the city voted 4-3 to disband the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee. The decision, made without public comment beforehand, drew sharp criticism from former officials and community members who accused the governing body of a lack of transparency and disregard for volunteer efforts.

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Manassas Park Debates ‘Shame Tactic’ to Recover $1.2M in Unpaid Taxes

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 7, 2025 at 1:52PM

During a tense Manassas Park Governing Body meeting on March 4, Mayor Alanna Mensing raised a pointed question about the city treasurer’s plan to publish the names of delinquent taxpayers.

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Manassas Park to Publicly Post Names of Delinquent Taxpayers

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 3, 2025 at 6:44AM

Residents and business owners in Manassas Park who have overdue taxes and other unpaid city bills may soon see their names displayed publicly.

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Renovations Coming to Signal Hill Park in Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 28, 2025 at 2:34PM

[Photo: Manassas Park Parks and Recreation]

Pavilion Renovation Begins March 3

Work on the pavilion will start Monday, March 3, beginning with a roof replacement. Additional improvements will follow, with a tentative completion date of April 30. The pavilion will be off-limits, and restrooms will be unavailable during construction. Three portable toilets will be installed on March 14 before athletic fields and outdoor spaces reopen on March 15.

Supervisor Vega Issues Directive to Widen Route 28 Following Route 28 Bypass Cancellation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 27, 2025 at 3:42PM

Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega has issued a directive to widen Route 28 from four to six lanes between the Manassas City Line and the Fairfax County Line, marking a significant shift in the county’s approach to alleviating traffic congestion.

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Market Shift: How Fairfax, Prince William, and Stafford Are Responding to Federal Layoffs

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 5:40PM

New homes at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Virginia Crossing in Woodbridge.

The Northern Virginia real estate market is experiencing an increase in home listings, with notable changes in pricing and inventory levels across Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties.

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Kevin Moreau Appointed to Manassas Park City Council

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 15, 2025 at 9:57AM

The Manassas Park Governing Body has appointed Kevin Moreau to fill a vacant seat on the Governing Body (City Council) following the recent election of Alana Mensing as mayor.

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Manassas Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary Kick’s Off

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 10, 2025 at 10:11PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:17PM

Manassas Park, the youngest city in Northern Virginia, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a year-long series of events and activities that began on July 1, 2024. The town, which gained independence from Prince William County in 1957 and became an independent city in 1975, has grown into a vibrant and diverse community.

To mark this milestone, the city will host various events throughout 2025, allowing residents to reflect on its rich history and bright future. One of the first major events is the 50th Anniversary Kick-Off on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Classroom 5 in the Recreation Center.

Plan B for Route 28? What Comes After the Bypass Cancelation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2025 at 2:15PM | Updated February 7, 2025 at 8:54PM

Prince William County has scrapped its $300 million Route 28 Bypass project, leaving residents and officials debating the next steps for traffic relief. The project, which would have taken 70 homes, faced rising costs, land acquisition hurdles, and a lack of Fairfax County support. Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger criticized the decision, saying her city is “stuck in the middle.” Meanwhile, State Sen. Danica Roem is pushing forward with $62.5 million in intersection improvements. A town hall on Route 28’s future will be held Feb. 26 at Manassas Park City Hall. Read more about what’s next for local transportation.

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Community Honors Manassas Park Police for Efforts in Mamta Kafle Bhatt Investigation

By Alan Gloss

Published January 16, 2025 at 10:24AM | Updated January 18, 2025 at 11:10AM

Members of the Manassas Park Police Department were honored for their work on the Mamta Kafle Bhatt case at a City Council meeting on January 14, 2025. (Photo by Alan Gloss)

Members of the community gathered to honor the Manassas Park police department for their diligent efforts in the investigation of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a mother who has not been seen since July 2024. The recognition ceremony highlighted the role of law enforcement in uncovering key evidence in the high-profile case.

During the ceremony, 11 officers from the Manassas Park Police Department were presented with traditional Topi headdresses provided by Kafle Bhatt’s Nepalese family. Sunita Basnet Thapa, a coworker and mentor to Kafle Bhatt during her nursing career, explained the cultural significance of the Topi. “The headdress is traditionally presented to Nepalese men to identify them as honorable and hardworking,” she said.

This ceremony represents how far the police relationship with the community has developed. Early into the disappearance, residents harbored animosity toward what they perceived as police inaction and organized rallies and search parties to put pressure on local officials during the 22 days of her disappearance before police arrested the missing woman’s husband, Naresh Bhatt, on August 22, 2024.

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