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Osbourn High’s Victoria Ingram named National Merit Semifinalist

Published October 8, 2025 at 11:15AM

Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

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.

High school artists invited to compete in ‘Off the Wall’ exhibit

By Press Release

Published October 5, 2025 at 12:34PM

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.

Manassas School Board moves to revisit ‘50 floor’ grading policy after parent pushback

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 3, 2025 at 1:00PM

Members of the Manassas City School Board meet at City Hall on Sept. 25, 2025, where they voted to send the division’s grading policy back to the Policy Committee for revisions.

The Manassas City School Board will review its grading policy after parents and teachers voiced frustration that the division’s “50 floor” system allows students to coast instead of completing their work.

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High school artists invited to compete in ‘Off the Wall’ exhibit

By Press Release

Published October 2, 2025 at 4:30PM

The ARTfactory at 9419 Battle Street in Manassas.

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.

Events Around Prince William, Manassas in October

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 1, 2025 at 11:00AM

[Kaboompics.com via Pexels]

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Manassas Accepts Downtown Redevelopment Proposal for Hotel, Parking Garage, and Housing

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 1, 2025 at 7:30AM

Manassas took the first step toward a major downtown redevelopment project that could bring a hotel, apartments, and a new public parking garage to the city’s historic core.

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New State Rules, Same Classroom Debate: Brescia Says 50% for Missing Work ‘Isn’t Worth the Tradeoff’

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 30, 2025 at 3:56PM

Brescia (right)

Manassas City School Board member Sara Brescia says giving 50% for missing work is an “unacceptable tradeoff,” arguing the division should shift detailed grading rules out of School Board policy and into a superintendent-set regulation to de-politicize decisions and focus on student engagement, attendance, and behavior.

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UVA Health relaunches updated Mobile Mammography Coach

By Press Release

Published September 30, 2025 at 1:35PM

[Photo: Manassas City Government]

The vehicle has been newly outfitted with a state-of-the-art 3D imaging machine that produces clearer, more detailed scans. Unlike traditional two-dimensional mammography, the new system captures multiple images of the breast from different angles, then reconstructs them into a three-dimensional view. This allows technologists to examine tissue in thin slices, similar to turning the pages of a book.

The result is earlier detection of potential concerns, greater accuracy for women with dense breast tissue, fewer false positives, and fewer retakes.

Manassas May Change Its Noise Ordinance For Car Washes

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 29, 2025 at 1:00PM

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From Local Breweries to UK Charts: The Rise of Uncle Drew and the Scoundrels

By Mike Salmon

Published September 25, 2025 at 1:30PM

Rachel Fleming and Drew Fleming

“Americana” is the word Uncle Drew returns to again and again when describing the sound of Uncle Drew and the Scoundrels, a band rooted in the Manassas area. On October 25, the group will host an album release party at Sinistral Brewing Company in Downtown Manassas.

Breweries have become a signature setting for the group, which has also performed at Heritage Brewing, Tin Cannon Brewing, and 4J’s Brewing, all in Prince William County.