Manassas
The Manassas City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the tax relief program for elderly and disabled taxpayers on Monday.
The amendment, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, is the first time Council has considered a change to the program since 2017. The modification will allow those making up to $60,000 in gross household income who are either elderly or disabled to qualify for up to $3,400 on their local real and property taxes.
“We will operate on a two-hour delayed start for students,” Manassas City Public Schools announced. “This means students will report to school two hours later than their normal time. Bus riders will report to bus stops two hours later than their normal time. There is NO SCHOOL FOR PRE-K.”
“Our internal IT team, working closely with outside cybersecurity experts, has made significant progress in restoring division systems after the recent cybersecurity incident,” Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman stated. “We truly appreciate your patience, trust, and understanding as we worked to ensure our systems and campuses were ready for students and staff to return.”
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“A cyber security incident is impacting MCPS operations,” Manassas City School Board Member Sara Brescia announced. “There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday November 10th. Tuesday November 11th is a scheduled holiday. Students should prepare to return to class on Wednesday November 12th unless informed otherwise.”
The closure affects all Manassas City Public Schools on Monday and Tuesday, November 10 and 11, 2025. While the division had already planned to close on Veterans Day, officials cited a cybersecurity issue as the reason for the additional day off. No official statement has yet been released by the school division.
“Our pantry is running dangerously low, and we urgently need dog and cat food donations to help families keep their pets at home instead of surrendering them,” City of Manassas Animal Control and Shelter announced. “We take both dry and canned food.”
The pantry serves residents across Prince William County, not just those in Manassas City. Donations go directly to the public pet food pantry and help prevent pet surrenders. The shelter is also requesting paper towels, disinfectant wipes, bleach, and liquid laundry detergent. Items can be dropped off directly at the shelter.
“It is with great pride that we honor Deputy Chief Kevin Franzello for 25 years of distinguished service to the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department,” City of Manassas stated. “His unwavering commitment to the men and women of this department, and to the community we serve, has not gone unnoticed.”
The City expressed gratitude for Franzello’s leadership and professionalism, adding that “while the mustache may be gone, his leadership, professionalism, and passion for the job remains stronger than ever.” Officials congratulated him on “this incredible milestone” marking 25 years of dedicated service.
A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after being assaulted by a group he had confronted for vandalizing a vehicle at Brentwood Apartments in Manassas. The attack left him with facial lacerations, and police say the suspects fled on dirt bikes and a scooter into Prince William County.
The incident occurred just after 8:20 p.m. when the victim approached four individuals seen damaging a car. After the assault, they were seen riding into the Georgian Hamlet neighborhood and then onto Sudley Road.
“Join us for the Courthouse Fair on the Square at the Judicial Center, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas,” Prince William County Government announced. “The free event will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., featuring food trucks, interactive displays, public resources, and family-friendly activities.”
Organizers said the event will also serve as a drop-off site for the 2nd Annual Pet Supply Drive. The fair is hosted by the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk and Prince William County, with participation from local law enforcement and judicial partners.
“Our properties, our yards, our backyards, our green space is being used as an extension cord for big data, and it’s unacceptable,” said Vida Carroll, founder of the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas, during a protest outside a Dominion Energy “open house,” Prince William Times reported. “All of us are here tonight because our quality of life and our homes are under threat from yet another project by Dominion.”
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