A 74-year-old woman died after her car was hit by a pickup truck that reportedly ran a red light in Manassas on Friday.

Police say the crash happened around 1:52 p.m. on January 19 at the intersection of Liberia Avenue and the Davis Ford Shopping Center. A black Ram pickup allegedly failed to stop at the red light and struck a tan Toyota sedan that was turning left. The driver of the sedan, identified as Marjorie Reynolds, was seriously injured and later died at a nearby hospital.


Virginia Railway Express officials moved closer to seeking millions in state transportation funding for a rail expansion project near Broad Run Station aimed at supporting future growth on the Manassas Line.

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According to the Virginia Department of Education’s new school performance analytics, a majority of Manassas City Public Schools’ (MCPS) campuses are not meeting expectations.

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The Manassas Regional Airport Commission voted this week to send three potential new names for the airport to Manassas City Council, advancing a rebranding discussion tied to regional identity, marketing, and the airport’s push toward commercial passenger service.

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“Founded in 2023, the Onyx Art Group brings together artists whose diverse cultural perspectives inform a collaborative and dialogue-driven practice,” the post stated. “During the talk, participating artists will discuss their creative processes, the themes of resonance and connection within their work, and the role of art in transcending cultural and emotional boundaries.”


A decade-long independent filmmaking project premiered Jan. 10 at the Virginia ARTfactory in Manassas, where filmmaker Zack Walsh unveiled his first feature-length film, Prosperity Creek, to the public.

The free, ticketed screening marked the first time the completed film had been shown publicly. Seating was limited, with donations accepted, and the film was recommended for audiences ages 13 and older.


Manassas City School Board members received a positive update Tuesday night on two major school construction projects, with officials reporting steady progress at Jennie Dean Elementary School and a completed, under-budget connector at Osbourn High School.

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Incoming Manassas City School Board Chair Jill Spall is outlining her vision for the year ahead as the division enters 2026, while Potomac Local News recaps a busy and at times divisive 2025 marked by academic performance concerns, policy debates, and major budget and governance decisions.

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A Manassas man is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing at an occupied vehicle during a confrontation on Dumfries Road Sunday evening.

Police responded around 5:59 p.m. on January 4 to the 10299 block of Dumfries Road after reports of gunfire. Witnesses gave officers a suspect description, leading to the quick arrest of a 39-year-old man. He was found injured and taken to a hospital before being charged.


The owner of Shining Sol Candle Company says he plans to close the company’s Old Town Manassas storefront later this month, ending a nearly 10-year run on Center Street while keeping the business alive online and at its Myrtle Beach location.

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