Manassas
We first told you about this on Monday: A 90-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head on Grant Avenue in Manassas. Police now say the death appears to be a suicide and that there is no threat to the public.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2025, in the 9100 block of Grant Avenue. The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 90-year-old man in the 9300 block of Beauregard Avenue in Manassas. Officers were first called to the scene around 7:35 a.m. on Monday, October 13, and confirmed the death as suspicious a few hours later.
Authorities say the man’s next of kin has been notified, but no other details have been released. Investigators remain at the house to process the scene.
Liberia House, one of Manassas’ oldest and most storied landmarks, will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a special event this Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8601 Portner Avenue.
The event will commemorate the site’s rich history, which spans from its beginnings as a plantation built in 1825 to its roles as a Civil War hospital, dairy farm, and family home. Today, Liberia is a public park owned by the City of Manassas. Visitors will be able to explore how the site has reflected the evolution of the local community over two centuries.
Ingram was surprised with the honor during a recent celebration at Osbourn, attended by school administrators, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman, members of the School Board, and her family. Principal Dr. Jennifer Chapman praised Ingram as one of the school’s most dedicated and future-focused students.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition that began in 1955. Students enter the program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT as juniors; over 1.3 million students from 20,000 U.S. high schools competed this year. Only about 16,000 earn Semifinalist status.
MANASSAS, Va. – The ARTfactory is now accepting student submissions for its 22nd Annual Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition, showcasing young talent from Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
Open to all high school students in grades 9–12, the competition includes categories like Art & Technology, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Poetry, and Wearable Art. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on November 13, 2025, via an online form. Accepted artists will be notified by November 17.
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MANASSAS, Va. – The ARTfactory is now accepting student submissions for its 22nd Annual Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition, showcasing young talent from Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
Open to all high school students in grades 9–12, the competition includes categories like Art & Technology, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Poetry, and Wearable Art. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on November 13, 2025, via an online form. Accepted artists will be notified by November 17.
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