Flu vaccines will be available for free this Saturday, November 1, at Metz Middle School in Manassas. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 9950 Wellington Road, and no appointment is necessary.

The event is open to anyone age three and older. Organizers will also offer $100 gift card giveaways throughout the day.


“Center Street will shut down from 9 am to 2 pm due to the Veterans Day Parade,” the Manassas Police Department announced. “If you are coming to vote today, park in our Parking Garage at 9102 Prince William Street, VRE Lot on Prince William Street, or at Osbourn High School. You can walk up Main Street.”

“When the parade is going from 11 am–12:30 pm you will not be able to crossover Center Street,” the post continued. Handicap parking is available at East Street off Church Street and in the Parking Garage.


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“The ARTfactory is pleased to present the 22nd Annual Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition,” the ARTfactory announced. “Each year, area high school students are invited to share their talent by participating in a high school art exhibit and competition presented by the ARTfactory.”

“The exhibit includes student work in the following categories: Art & Technology, Painting/Drawing, Poetry, Wearable Art, and Photography,” the organization stated. “Each category is adjudicated by a professional in the field.”


“As our Governor prepares to roll out a state of emergency plan, Manassas Social Services stands ready to assist residents through this period of uncertainty,” the City of Manassas announced. “The goal is to ensure that no family goes without food or basic needs.”

“The 42-member team is working closely with local partners to connect residents to immediate support,” the City added, noting that more than 850,000 Virginians could face interruptions in benefits starting November 1, 2025, if a federal budget resolution is not reached by October 28.


“Our End Polio Walk was a huge success — we’ve already raised $10,169, and the donations are still coming in!!” the Manassas Rotary Club announced. “Every step we took brought us closer to a world free of polio.”

Club organizers thanked volunteers, community members, and supporters for contributing to the event’s success, emphasizing unity and purpose in the global effort to eradicate polio. Donations from the walk will support Rotary International’s ongoing campaign to eliminate the disease worldwide.


“The Northern Virginia Veterans Parade, honoring all Veterans and their families, will take place Saturday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m. in Old Town Manassas,” VetPar, Inc. announced. “This year marks the 17th annual celebration — attendees are encouraged to arrive early to grab seats along the parade route.”

 


“The Electric and Street Departments worked together to install a new traffic pole, damaged by an accident this morning, and get traffic lights up and running at Liberia Avenue and Quarry Road,” the City of Manassas posted. “The Water and Sewer Department finished repairing a water main break that affected Jennie Dean Elementary School.”

Earlier in the day, Manassas City Public Schools announced that water to Jennie Dean Elementary would be turned off at 11 a.m. due to the break. City crews have since completed repairs, restoring water service and resolving the issue that temporarily disrupted school operations.


A plan to rename a newly constructed road near Manassas Regional Airport turned into an unexpected moment of humility for the city’s first female mayor.

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The Manassas City School Board’s next work session may look a little more like a book club than a government meeting — but the conversation could lead to real money matters.

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