Manassas Park

NOVEC Crews Head to Doswell for Record-Breaking Gaff-n-Go Rodeo

By Potomac Local News

DOSWELL, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) lineworkers are among hundreds of utility professionals heading to Meadow Event Park this weekend for the 21st annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo, one of the largest events of its kind in the U.S.

According to the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, which hosts the event, this year’s rodeo will feature more than 350 competitors from 12 states — including teams from as far away as Hawaii — making it the biggest turnout in event history. NOVEC crews will join linemen from across the region to showcase their safety skills, speed, and teamwork in events that simulate real-life challenges, including pole-top rescues and equipment operations.

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The Addams Family Musical Haunts the Stage at Manassas Park High

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS PARK, Va. – The Manassas Park High School Theatre Department is bringing a delightfully spooky classic to life this week with performances of The Addams Family Musical. The show runs from May 1 through May 4 and promises an evening filled with laughter, eerie tunes, and all the charm of the famously offbeat Addams clan.

In a post on social media, Manassas Park City Public Schools invited the community to enjoy “a spooktacular night of laughter, music, and macabre fun,” encouraging folks to snag tickets before they disappear. The musical, based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams, follows the family’s hilarious antics as daughter Wednesday falls in love with someone “normal.”

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The Future of VRE Part III: Paying for the Vision: The Big Costs — and the Bigger Opportunities

By Potomac Local News

This is the final part of our three-part series exploring Virginia Railway Express’ vision for the future. Thank you for following along.

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The Future of VRE: What 2050 Could Look Like

By Potomac Local News

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At the April 18, 2025, VRE Operations Board meeting, planners unveiled a sweeping System Plan that would transform VRE from a traditional commuter service into a true regional backbone — connecting communities across the region with frequent, reliable rail service.

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Manassas Park Proposes FY2026 Budget with Tax Rate Cut, but Homeowners Could See $483 Higher Bills

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS PARK, Va. — Manassas Park homeowners could see their tax bills rise by hundreds of dollars under the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, despite a planned reduction in the city’s real estate tax rate.

City Manager Carl Cole presented the $129 million budget to the Governing Body on April 22, 2025, proposing a one-cent reduction to the real estate tax rate, which would lower it to $1.395 per $100 of assessed value. However, because the average assessed value of residential properties increased by 7.48%, the typical single-family homeowner, with an average home value of $507,689, would still pay approximately $483 more in real estate taxes next year.

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Developers Reduce Density, Add Trail Connection in Latest Mayfield Crossing Plans

By Potomac Local News
A rendering of the proposed Mayfield Crossing development shows its location near Manassas Drive and Signal View Drive. The image, presented during the Manassas Park Governing Body meeting on April 15, 2025, highlights nearby amenities including Signal Hill Park, the VRE Manassas Park Station, and downtown Manassas Park. (Image: City of Manassas Park meeting agenda)

MANASSAS PARK, Va. — A major residential project proposed just outside Manassas Park’s borders is moving through its second round of review in Prince William County, and city leaders are taking a close look at the plan’s potential impact on local roads and services.

Representatives from D.R. Horton, the developer behind the Mayfield Crossing project, and attorney Noah Klein of Venable LLP presented an updated site plan to the Manassas Park Governing Body during its April 15, 2025, meeting. The project site, approximately 20 acres located at the intersection of Manassas Drive and Signal View Drive, is nearly surrounded by Manassas Park city limits.

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Surging Ridership on VRE and OmniRide Buses Strains Capacity Amid Funding Challenges

By Uriah Kiser

Public transportation in Northern Virginia is seeing a significant rebound as ridership continues to climb on both Virginia Railway Express (VRE) trains and OmniRide commuter and local buses. However, transit leaders warn that increased demand may soon outpace available resources, especially for locally funded services.

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