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Amazon Fresh near Manassas to Close This Weekend

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William County Government]

Amazon confirmed the closure in a statement, saying:

“Certain store locations work better than others, and after an assessment of our offering we’ve decided to close our Amazon Fresh store in Manassas. Customers in the area can continue to shop from a wide selection of grocery products at Amazon.com/grocery with same-day delivery options, or from our other Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market stores in the area. We remain committed to Amazon Fresh and our broader grocery strategy and will continue to refine our portfolio of stores as we learn which locations and features resonate most with customers.”

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City Council Approves Pathway Vineyards Church in Manassas

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Manassas Presbyterian Church marker commemorating the building's original purpose. [Courtesy of Craig Swain via the Historical Marker Database]

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Harris Pavilion to Undergo $1.3 Million Repair Project in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas is working on a major maintenance project at Harris Pavilion, a well-known community hub in the heart of downtown.

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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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