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Manassas Mother Indicted for First-Degree Murder After Initial Charges Dismissed

By Alan Gloss
Latoya Crabbe

A Manassas mother of three, LaToya Crabbe, has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge for the October 21, 2024, shooting death of her husband, Curtis Crabbe. This marks the second time she has been indicted, following the dismissal of an earlier indictment due to prosecutorial unpreparedness.

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History, Curriculum to be Incorporated into New Jennie Dean Design

By Caitlyn Meisner
A rendering of the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, memorializing the namesake of the school in a hallway. [Courtesy of Manassas City Public Schools]

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Construction Begins on Wellington Road Shared Use Path

By Uriah Kiser

Construction has begun on the Wellington Road Shared Use Path, a long-awaited project aimed at closing a crucial gap in the city’s pedestrian and bicycle network. The new path will run along Wellington Road from Nokesville Road to Prince William Street, offering a safer and more convenient route for cyclists and pedestrians.

The project, designated as Wellington Road Shared Use Path Gap, will construct an 1,800-foot trail segment in a single phase. With a total budget of $1.3 million, the project covers design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and necessary railroad agreements. M&F Concrete, Inc. has been awarded the contract to carry out the work.

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Zane Lamprey Bringing His ‘Another Round!’ Comedy Tour to Ornery Beer Company

By Uriah Kiser

Looking for a night of laughs and great craft beer? Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey is bringing his ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour to Ornery Beer Company near Manassas on Sunday, March 16, from 8 – 9:30 p.m. This event is strictly 21+ and features a brand-new stand-up set full of hilarious stories and jokes.

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City Council Commends Manassas Police on Resilience, Crime Stats

By Caitlyn Meisner

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Supervisor Vega Issues Directive to Widen Route 28 Following Route 28 Bypass Cancellation

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega has issued a directive to widen Route 28 from four to six lanes between the Manassas City Line and the Fairfax County Line, marking a significant shift in the county’s approach to alleviating traffic congestion.

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UVA Prince William Medical Center Introduces State-of-the-Art MRI, Enhancing Diagnostic Care

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Residents of Prince William County and surrounding areas now have access to the latest in medical imaging technology, thanks to a major investment by UVA Prince William Medical Center.

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Manassas Schools Propose Cutting Services to Balance Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas City Public Schools is funded mostly by state aid. [Courtesy of MCPS]

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Manassas Budget Talks Start with Nearly 8% Increase in Average Tax Bill

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas City receives most of their funding from local property taxes. [Courtesy of Manassas City]

On Monday night, Police Chief — and former interim city manager — Douglas Keen presented the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget to Manassas City Council, proposing a nearly 8% increase in the average resident’s tax bill.

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