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Manassas Encourages Local 4th of July Celebrations with Fireworks, Music, and America 250 Exhibit

Published June 24, 2026 at 1:00PM | Updated June 24, 2026 at 10:22PM

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger and council members repeatedly encouraged residents to “shop, dine, and celebrate in Manassas” rather than heading to Washington, D.C. City Manager Steve Burke and council leaders pointed to the city’s vibrant offerings as the best way to mark America’s 250th birthday.

The message came after a highly successful weekend. Councilmember Tom Osina praised the well-attended Play in Your Parks Day and Bee Festival on Saturday, calling them shining examples of the city’s vibrancy. “This weekend was another example of the vibrancy of our city,” Osina said. Valor Awards recognizing local first responders are also taking place this week.

Power Outages and Data Center Growth Spark Debate at Manassas Council

By Potomac Local News

Published June 24, 2026 at 11:00AM

Lynn Forkell Greene, a former Manassas City Council member and candidate in the November 2026 election, raised pointed concerns about data centers and infrastructure strain during public comment at the Manassas City Council meeting on June 22, directly linking the issues to recent power outages and broader regional pressures.

Greene told council members she is “not against data centers, but I am against the amount of data centers we have and passing those costs on to the residents.” She highlighted demands for water, electricity, and land, questioned the expiration of tax exemptions, and called for stronger collaboration between local officials and state legislators to develop a coordinated response. She urged a localized plan rather than simply asking residents to cut usage amid ongoing grid and substation frustrations.

Manassas City Council Sets 2026 Legislative Agenda: Water Rights, Taxes, and Local Control Top List

By Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2026 at 10:53AM | Updated June 23, 2026 at 11:11AM

The Manassas City Council on June 15, 2026, outlined its 2026 legislative priorities for the General Assembly, focusing on protecting water resources, streamlining local processes, ensuring tax equity, and enhancing quality-of-life measures.

City staff presented an initial set of priorities, which were later expanded during discussion. These will be addressed at a legislative breakfast scheduled for July 14.

Manassas Police Explain Decision Not to File Additional Charges in Dean Park Child Luring Case

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2026 at 11:33AM

The Manassas City Police Department has provided additional details on its decision not to pursue charges beyond wearing a mask in public against the suspect identified in a reported child luring incident at Dean Park, citing insufficient evidence to support other offenses.

In a June 11, 2026, update, police identified Tony Rivas Nolasco, 20, of Manassas, as the masked individual involved in the June 7 incident at 9501 Dean Park Lane. A mother reported that two males approached her 4-year-old daughter and attempted to lure her with candy around 8:50 p.m. The child’s 6-year-old sister screamed for their mother, causing both males to flee.

Manassas Fights to Reclaim Treated Water as Fairfax Pushes for Full Control

By Potomac Local News

Published June 22, 2026 at 11:12AM

Manassas City Hall

Manassas city leaders are pushing back against Fairfax County’s efforts to limit flexibility in the use of treated wastewater from the city, arguing that reclaimed water use is essential for local industry and long-term water security.

During the Manassas City Council meeting on June 15, 2026, staff and council members highlighted the issue as one of five legislative priorities for discussion with General Assembly delegates at a July 14 legislative breakfast. The dispute involves discharges from the Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) plant.

Bull Run Harley-Davidson in Manassas Closes, Merges with Patriot in Fairfax

By Potomac Local News

Published June 18, 2026 at 12:45PM

InsideNoVA reported that Bull Run Harley-Davidson in Manassas has closed and consolidated with Patriot Harley-Davidson following a sale. The Manassas shop at 9321 Center St. closed at the end of May, with employees transitioning to the Fairfax location. California-based Performance Brokerage Services facilitated the deal between Lindsay Automotive Group and PVM Enterprises, led by Paul Veracka.

The move combines resources to expand market share and customer service for Harley-Davidson riders across Northern Virginia, building on Bull Run’s 2017 origins from Whitt’s Harley-Davidson in historic Old Town Manassas. PVM Enterprises is the largest Harley-Davidson dealer on the East Coast.

Manassas Teen Killed in Shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published June 16, 2026 at 12:43PM

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Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 9:57 p.m. on June 15 in the area of Old Centreville Road and Parkland Street near Manassas. The shooting occurred in the Bull Run Mobile Home Community near Peppertree Lane and Pebble Lane, police said.

The victim, Luis Angel Chavez, 18, of Manassas, was shot in the upper body. He tried to leave the scene but collapsed in the backyard of a home on Parrish Lane. Officers performed life-saving measures, but Chavez was pronounced dead at the scene.

Nostalgia Exhibit Features 25 Local Artists

By Potomac Local News

Published June 15, 2026 at 9:11AM

“The Prince William Art Society presents ‘Nostalgia’, a group exhibition featuring work by 25 local artists and members,” Virginia ARTfactory announced. “Through a wide range of artistic interpretations, the works in the exhibition serve as portals into moments that feel half-remembered—places once known, emotions once lived, and histories inherited rather than personally experienced.”

The show runs July 10 through August 9, 2026, at the ARTfactory gallery, 9419 Battle St. in Historic Manassas, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 11, from 6–8 p.m. Exhibition programming is sponsored by Micron. Participating artists include Danielle Bancroft, Fatima Batool, Zee Berrios, Staci Blanchard, Larry Burch, Evelyn Chatters, Doreen Dauer, Katie Keller Dugan, Scott Elliott, Michelle Evans, Nicole M Fisher, Kathleen Gates, Sheri Herrick, Lizzy B. Javier, Absku KOY, Sandra Lewin, Donna Liguria, April Mckether, Mark Murphy, Katharine Owens, L Palladino, Tom Payne, Mandy Powell, Tinnetta Putney and Bettie Sperty.

Manassas Police Probe Early Morning Shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2026 at 10:16AM

“There is a high police presence in the 9200 block of Sudley Road due to an active shooting investigation,” Manassas Police announced. “This is an isolated incident and there is not threat to the community.”

“One victim was transported to the [UVA] Prince William Emergency Room with non life threatening injuries,” police added in an update.

Manassas Council Advances ‘Waterfront’ Development

By Potomac Local News

Published June 13, 2026 at 3:51PM

The Manassas City Council advanced a proffer amendment for the Cannon Branch area during its June 8, 2026, meeting, aiming to shift development toward the waterfront while addressing viability concerns in the long-planned mixed-use project.

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