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Manassas Olive Oil Company Marks 10 Years with Ribbon Cutting, Special Weekend Celebration

By Uriah Kiser
Representatives from the community and Historic Manassas, Inc. join Manassas Olive Oil Company for a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 11, 2025, to celebrate the store’s 10th anniversary in Historic Downtown Manassas. [Photo courtesy of Historic Manassas, Inc.]

The event, held at 4 p.m. on July 11, 2025, welcomed customers, community members, and local officials to the shop at 9406 Grant Avenue. Attendees were treated to celebratory snacks, including cheese and crackers, brownies, and other goodies as part of a weekend-long event honoring the store’s decade of business.

In addition to the in-store festivities, the shop offered a 10% discount on all products from Friday through Sunday, both in-store and online. The automatic discount gave longtime fans and new customers a chance to stock up on a wide selection of fresh olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars sourced from around the world.

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Another Property Deal, Another Vague Agenda: Manassas Council to Vote on $725K Transfer

By Uriah Kiser

On Monday, July 14, the Manassas City Council is expected to vote on transferring $725,000 from its capital reserves to the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the purchase of another property behind the Manassas Shopping Center.

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Osbourn High’s Campus Connector Project: ‘On Time and On Budget’

By Caitlyn Meisner
Site work has begun on the Osbourn High School connector in Manassas. [Courtesy of Manassas City Public Schools]

According to Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) officials, Osbourn High School’s connector project, which aims to provide a safe walking space from the school’s main building to the Johnson Learning Center, is “on time and under budget.”

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Rescue Flight Lands in Manassas with 27 Cats and Dogs Saved from Euthanasia

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – A small plane carrying 27 rescued animals touched down at the APP Jet Center in Manassas on Wednesday afternoon, marking another mission by Pilots To The Rescue.

Onboard were 15 cats and 12 dogs transported from overcrowded shelters in Birmingham, Alabama. The flight was made possible by the BISSELL Pet Foundation and volunteers like pilot Paul Mamauag and his co-pilot Mackenzie.

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Manassas GOP Headquarters Vandalized on Independence Day; Police Investigating

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – The Manassas City Republican Committee headquarters was vandalized on July 4, 2025, in an incident now under investigation by police.

Zachary Murphy, a committee member, discovered the damage shortly before 9:45 a.m., Saturday, July 5, while walking to the city’s farmers market. He had spent the morning decorating the headquarters at 9016 Center Street for Independence Day, hanging an American flag, and putting up patriotic bunting.

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Shrek the Musical Brings Big Laughs, Bigger Heart to Manassas This Summer

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – A dragon, a swamp, and a whole lot of heart are taking over the stage at All Saints Catholic Church this summer as the Upper Room Theatre Ministry prepares for its biggest production yet: Shrek the Musical.

Celebrating nearly 25 years since its founding, the Upper Room Theatre Ministry has transformed from a small church program into a regionally recognized theater experience. What began in 2000 with just 14 cast members in Godspell has become a summer tradition that draws talent from across the Mid-Atlantic and fills seats with thousands of theatergoers from around the region.

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Big Boost for Innovation District: State Grant Launches High-Tech Hub in Manassas, Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia’s first Innovation District is officially underway, thanks to a major investment from the state.

Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced a $2.6 million grant from GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative focused on strengthening regional economies and supporting high-wage industries. Local governments, businesses, and educational institutions will contribute an additional $1.3 million, bringing the total initial investment to $3.9 million.

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Army Taps Manassas-Based Electra to Power Up Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Tech

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – The contract will fund a range of research and testing activities focused on hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (HEPPS). Electra will apply these efforts to its EL9, a nine-passenger ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) aircraft currently in development.

According to a press release from Electra, the project will deliver “valuable insights and test data to help the Army understand the benefits, trade-offs, and operational procedures associated with operating hybrid-electric propulsion systems.”

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Sudley Road Reopens After Downed Lines Repaired, Traffic Signals Restored

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. – All lanes on Sudley Road are back open following an overhead communications wire issue that forced a full road closure earlier today.

Verizon completed repairs to the overhead lines by 3:29 p.m., and traffic signals are once again operating on their normal timing. City of Manassas Electric crews and police responded to the scene, with initial assistance from Verizon beginning around 1 p.m.

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