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Manassas Acquires Marsteller Middle Property for Community Center, Park

By Caitlyn Meisner

The City of Manassas recently announced the acquisition of the 20-acre Marsteller Middle School property at 8730 Sudley Road, marking a significant step forward in its plans to establish a community hub and address a longstanding need for park and recreational facilities.

To engage the community in shaping this new center, Manassas will hold a public meeting titled “Community Conversations,” inviting residents to share their vision and ideas. The public meeting, open to all residents, will take place on Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Marsteller Park & Community Center. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in envisioning the city’s first community center and recreational facility.

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New Dean Park Is Coming Along; Courts, Fields to Open March 2025

By Caitlyn Meisner
The City of Manassas shared some birds-eye view updates on the Dean Park renovations. [Courtesy of the City of Manassas via Facebook]

The new Dean Park is well on its way to completion, with the fields and courts on track to open in March 2025 following a years-long planning and renovation process.

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Have You Voted Yet? Where to Vote Early Around Us

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels]

If you don’t plan on voting early, make sure to double-check your current polling place on the Virginia Department of Elections website. On Election Day, polling places will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Here’s a comprehensive list of early voting locations along with ways to access sample ballots.

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Manassas Looking to Fill These Board, Commission Vacancies

By Caitlyn Meisner

The City of Manassas has several boards and commissions that work to inform City Council’s decisions by studying issues, plans and policies.

There are several vacancies in Manassas, and here’s a comprehensive list of the immediate openings with the roles and responsibilities. If any of these positions are of interest, there’s an application and interview process for each.

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Opinion: Will Manassas Leaders Save GMBL? A Community’s Baseball Legacy Hangs in the Balance

By Potomac Local News
Forkell Greene

From Lynn Forkell Greene, Manassas City Council candidate:

Three years ago, I joined a grassroots movement to save the Greater Manassas Baseball League (GMBL), an organization that serves as the heart and soul of our local sports community. Today, GMBL stands on the precipice of an uncertain future. The crucial question now is: Will Micron move forward with its option to purchase the E.G. Smith Baseball Complex, or will they stand down? Why have the current Council and Interim City Manager been so silent toward the GMBL Board?

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Mixed Trends in Mail-In and In-Person Voting; Early Ballots Surge

By Potomac Local News
Stafford County voters wait to cast absentee in-person ballots ahead of the November 5, 2024 General Election.

As early voting continues across the area, the voter turnout for 2024 reflects shifts in participation compared to previous election cycles, with mixed trends between mail-in and in-person ballots.

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Kid-Designed Playground Unveiled in Manassas’ Fairmont Park

By Caitlyn Meisner
Volunteers from the community, along with staff and volunteers from Prince William County Parks and Recreation, KABOOM! and Amazon Web Services InCommunities pose for group photo to celebrate the completion of the playground build at Fairmont Park. [Photo by Tavan Smith]

Prince William County Parks and Recreation partnered with Amazon Web Services InCommunites, a sector of the cloud-based service that helps local communities, and KABOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity, to make the new Fairmont Park playground possible.

The playground was designed by 30 children from Prince William County who shared drawings of their dream space. Demolition on the existing playground started in early October, and the playground was just recently completed following a week-long effort by volunteers to construct the new space.

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City Manager Asks Council to Host Fewer Events Next Summer

By Caitlyn Meisner
City Manager Douglas Keen proposed changes to the city's events schedule. [Photo courtesy of the City of Manassas]

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New Osbourn High Principal Talks Accreditation, New Policies

By Caitlyn Meisner
Jennifer Chapman, Ed.D., gave an in-depth presentation to the School Board on Oct. 22.

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Osbourn High’s CTE Program Shines, New Expansion Plans on the Horizon

By Potomac Local News

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Osbourn High School is a shining example of how Manassas City Public Schools are preparing students for both college and careers by offering practical, hands-on learning experiences. The program covers a variety of fields, including health sciences, information technology, automotive technology, welding, and cosmetology, helping students gain the technical skills they need to thrive in today’s job market.

During a Potomac Local News forum held on October 17, 2024, Maidy Whitesell, a school board candidate and longtime community volunteer, highlighted the need for expanding the program to meet student demand. “There’s a lot of interest in fields like plumbing and electrical work. These are valuable skills, not just for immediate employment but for life in general. We should continue to expand the program to give our students more opportunities to succeed,” Whitesell said during a recent town hall forum on Manassas City schools.

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