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Micron Technology has started manufacturing its 1α (1-alpha) DRAM chip at its Manassas facility, marking a significant milestone for domestic semiconductor production and the local economy.
The announcement, made official by Micron on May 22, 2026, positions the Manassas fab as a key site for the world’s most advanced DDR4 technology. The 1-alpha node is expected to quadruple Micron’s DDR4 wafer supply at the Virginia facility, supporting long-lifecycle memory for critical sectors including automotive, defense and aerospace, industrial, networking, and medical devices.
The Prince William Committee of 100 will hold its annual membership meeting and dinner on Thursday, May 28, at Juke Box Diner in Manassas. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes dinner, networking, and a program highlighting local parks, recreation opportunities, and summer community events.
The gathering brings together members, community leaders, and friends to celebrate connections across Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park. Dinner tickets cost $35 for PWC100 members and $40 for non-members. Guests can choose from classic diner options such as meatloaf with mashed potatoes, fish and chips, chicken souvlaki, or gyros, with soft drinks, dessert, and sides included.
“All aboardddd! Tickets for the Excursion Train Ride are now on sale! Historic Manassas announced. “This is just one part of our free-to-attend 32nd Annual Historic Manassas Railway Festival, which runs from 9 am to 3 pm in Historic Downtown Manassas.”
“The 10 am & 11 am trains feature our guests, the 501st Legion Troopers, 501st Garrison Tyranus. The 12 pm & 1 pm trains host Belle and Mirabel.”
Community members, preservation advocates, and local officials gathered Wednesday evening at the Manassas Museum Plaza to call for the preservation of the historic Old Bennett School, a 118-year-old building facing demolition as part of Prince William County’s planned judicial center expansion.
Logan Parham of Preservation Virginia announced that the Old Bennett School has been added to the organization’s 2026 Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places list. The annual list highlights significant historic resources across the commonwealth that face imminent threats.
Residents and businesses in the City of Manassas are facing yet another significant power outage on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, marking the latest in a series of disruptions that have frustrated the community in recent weeks.
The outage forced the closure of the Prince William County Judicial Center at 9311 Lee Avenue for the remainder of the day. The facility, which serves Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and Manassas Park, is scheduled to reopen during regular business hours on Thursday, May 21.
The Federal Aviation Administration has officially approved the renaming of Manassas Regional Airport to Washington Manassas Airport as its commercial and ticketing name, marking a significant step in the facility’s rebranding ahead of planned passenger service.
The airfield will continue to operate as Harry P. Davis Field, and the airport’s three-letter identifier HEF remains unchanged. The approval clears the way for updated signage, marketing materials, airline ticketing systems, and other operational changes at Virginia’s largest general aviation airport.
The historic Old Bennett School, a 118-year-old landmark in downtown Manassas, has been named to Preservation Virginia’s annual list of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places. The designation highlights growing concerns over the building’s future as Prince William County moves forward with plans to demolish it.
Preservation Virginia is expected to formally announce the listing, bringing statewide attention to the 1908-09 school building located on the Prince William County Judicial Center campus. To mark the recognition, a public gathering will be held:
Manassas-based KO Distilling earned top honors at the 2026 First Landing Cup, Virginia’s premier competition for state-made spirits.
Its Bare Knuckle Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey took Best in Show, Best in Class for whiskey, Best in Category for rye whiskey, and a gold medal. The competition, organized by the Virginia Spirits Board, drew more than 100 entries judged blind by national experts. It celebrates craftsmanship tied to Virginia’s distilling history since the 1607 landing at Cape Henry.