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Fire Marshal: Cause of Waterford Drive House Fire Undetermined

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Manassas fire and rescue]

According to Manassas City spokesman Jeremy Beale, the City Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the fire but was unable to determine what sparked the flames.

Firefighters responded to the home at 100201 Waterford Drive, near Clover Hill Road, at approximately 5:05 p.m. on February 14. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire spreading through the second floor of the three-story residence. The roof collapsed during the firefighting efforts, but no residents were injured as all occupants, including a dog, evacuated safely before emergency responders arrived.

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Future of Jennie Dean Elementary: Innovation Hub, Historic Preservation, or Demolition?

By Uriah Kiser

As construction progresses on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, a debate is unfolding over the future of the existing historic building.

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Future of GMBL Baseball Fields Uncertain as Manassas City Council Holds Closed-Door Talks

By Uriah Kiser
E.G. Smith Baseball Complex in Manassas [Photo: Greater Manassas Baseball League]

The Greater Manassas Baseball League (GMBL) is preparing for its Spring 2025 season, with registration open and late fees set to apply starting March 8.

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Manassas Businesses Shine at 2025 Prince William Chamber Business Awards

By Uriah Kiser

Businesses and leaders from the City of Manassas were among the top honorees at the annual Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, with local companies securing most of the prestigious recognitions.

The event, held at Foxchase Manor in Manassas on February 27, 2025, celebrated the achievements of outstanding businesses that contribute to the region’s economic vitality and community development.

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30% of Osbourn High Students are Chronically Absent, Data Shows

By Caitlyn Meisner
Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

A total of 30% of Osbourn High School’s students are chronically absent, showing slight improvement in absenteeism rates in the 2024-2025 school year.

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Celebrate 25 Years of the Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Mike Beaty]

The parade starts at Prescott Avenue and Quarry Road and continues through the heart of downtown, ending near the Harris Pavilion.

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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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