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Five Years After Ending 287(g), Jail Board Faces New Pressure to Reconsider

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

A Manassas City resident says he was turned away from a public meeting of the Prince William-Manassas Regional Jail Board as calls to reinstate a controversial immigration enforcement program resurfaced.

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Summer Camps Open House – March 22, 2025

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Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning for an action-packed season at Manassas Park Community Center’s Summer Camps.

Join us on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for our Summer Camp Open House—your one-stop shop to explore all the incredible camps we’re offering this year. Meet our staff, learn about exciting camp themes like Safari Week and Kingdom Adventure, and secure your spot.

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Signal Bay Waterpark Delays Opening for Renovations

By Uriah Kiser

Summer fun at Signal Bay Waterpark will start a little later than expected this year. The city of Manassas Park has announced a delayed opening due to ongoing renovations. According to a statement from city officials, the park will now welcome visitors on Monday, June 23, about a month later than initially planned.

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Manassas Park Disbands 50th Anniversary Committee, Drawing Public Outcry

By Uriah Kiser

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

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

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
[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.

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

By Uriah Kiser

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
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

 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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