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

Published October 30, 2024 at 3:49PM

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?

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

By Potomac Local News

Published October 29, 2024 at 12:51PM

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.

Manassas Park Overview

Kid-Designed Playground Unveiled in Manassas’ Fairmont Park

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 29, 2024 at 9:00AM

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.

City Manager Asks Council to Host Fewer Events Next Summer

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 28, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 28, 2024 at 9:19AM

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

Published October 26, 2024 at 3:59PM | Updated October 27, 2024 at 3:44PM

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

Published October 26, 2024 at 12:52PM | Updated October 27, 2024 at 8:38PM

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.

Preview: Oct. 28 Manassas City Council Meeting

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 25, 2024 at 2:39PM

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Broadway Star Joins Osbourn High Choir On Stage

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 25, 2024 at 11:00AM

Arbender Robinson, a Broadway Guest Artist in Residence, taught a masterclass to Osbourn High School students from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18. [Photo courtesy of Manassas City Public Schools]

Robinson made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning production of “Hairspray” as Seaweed. Since then, he’s been in various Broadway productions, including “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” “Hair,” “Ragtime,” “The Lion King,” “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” “The Book of Mormon” and “Les Misérables.”

During his three days with the choir, Robinson taught a three-hour masterclass, discussed his journey to Broadway, provided students with industry insights and took questions from students. A ninth-grade student, Maliya Trammell, performed “Rise Up,” and Robinson provided acting tips through song.

8th Annual Flags for Heroes to Honor Veterans and Local Heroes at Manassas Museum Lawn

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2024 at 10:08AM

The Bull Run Rotary Club will host its 8th Annual Flags for Heroes event from November 8 to November 16, 2024, at the Manassas Museum lawn at 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas. This event will feature hundreds of American flags displayed in honor of Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, frontline workers, and Local First Responders who have sacrificed significantly to protect and serve their communities and country.

The opening ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, marking the beginning of this week-long tribute. All proceeds raised through hero sponsorships will benefit the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, a facility dedicated to supporting wounded veterans by providing them a peaceful place to heal and reconnect with their families.

City of Manassas Maintains High Credit Ratings

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 25, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 25, 2024 at 2:04PM

The City of Manassas has maintained high credit ratings with the two major global credit rating agencies, Moody’s and S&P Global, according to a Monday press release.

These credit ratings ensure the city can borrow money at lower interest rates and signal the city is in a stable financial condition. The lowest rating an entity can receive is a C or D, depending on the agency issuing the rating. These ratings, according to Investopedia, help investors determine the riskiness associated with investing in bonds issued by a company, government or a government agency.