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Local Art Teacher to Receive National Excellence Award

By Caitlyn Meisner
Kelly Wasson is being awarded the Council for Art Education's Award of Excellence. [Photo courtesy of Prince William County Schools]

Wasson was the Youth Art Month Chair for the Virginia Art Education Association (VAEA), which takes place each year in March across the United States. Wasson is being recognized for her digital portfolio, which highlights various activities that took place during Youth Art Month across the Commonwealth.

According to a Prince William County Schools press release, Wasson’s portfolio included many events and celebrations. Youth Art Month is often a way for art educators to showcase their students’ artwork via festivals, social media posts or community events.

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Festive Fun in Manassas: Tree Lightings, Parades, and Ice Skating Await

By Potomac Local News
The Christmas lights are up on Meredith House in Downtown Manassas, a newly renovated, 165-year-old house turned social club.

We’re getting our first look at Christmastime events in and around Manassas, and it’s shaping up to be a season full of festive fun for the whole family.

Manassas City has a lineup of holiday happenings in early December. On Friday night, December 6, at 5:15 p.m., the city will light up with Santa Lights Manassas. Santa will arrive to bring holiday cheer and officially kick off the season with the lighting ceremony. The celebrations continue with the 78th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m. This year’s theme, Christmas in Candyland, promises a delightful parade filled with sweet surprises, from colorful floats to festive marching bands.

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Harris Outperforms Biden in Manassas City, Election Data Shows

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Map by the Virginia Public Access Project]

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American Legion Post 10 Hosting Veterans Day Ceremony

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 10]

The American Legion Post 10 is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony in the City of Manassas Saturday (tomorrow) at the Harris Pavilion.

The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, but attendees should be seated in the pavilion by 9:30 a.m. There will be several performances this year by the following:

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Today: Flags For Heroes Ceremony Honors Local Heroes

By Potomac Local News

Today, the Bull Run Rotary Club kicks off its 8th Annual Flags for Heroes ceremony, a moving tribute honoring veterans, active-duty service members, frontline workers, and local first responders. This event, hosted on the lawn of the Manassas Museum at 9101 Prince William Street, begins with an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. and will remain on display until November 16.

Throughout the morning, Bull Run Rotary members and volunteers have been busy setting up the flag display and transforming the museum lawn with hundreds of American flags, each dedicated to a hero. Over the past eight years, the Flags for Heroes initiative has raised more than $35,000 through flag sponsorships, with proceeds benefiting the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run. This organization provides a peaceful sanctuary for wounded veterans, helping them reconnect with family and find respite.

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ARTfactory Looking for ‘Off the Wall’ Exhibit, Competition Entries

By Caitlyn Meisner
ARTfactory Wind River Theater

The ARTfactory is looking for high school students to submit their artwork to their 21st annual “Off the Wall” art exhibit and competition.

The exhibit, which runs from Dec. 18 to Jan. 19, 2025, features art created by Manassas City, Manassas Park and Prince William County high school students. Eligible mediums of art include art and technology; painting and drawing; poetry; wearable art; and photography. Students have the opportunity to showcase their work and be judged by a professional in their respective fields.

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12 Local Inmates Complete Public Speaking Workshop

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Photo courtesy of Prince William County]

Throughout the six-week course, inmates are able to develop their communication skills, build their confidence, develop active listening skills and articulate their stories with intent and purpose, a county press release stated.

Nick Baskerville, who coaches the workshop, emphasized the powerful tool that is storytelling. Baskerville is a storyteller and comedian.

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Michelle Davis-Younger Re-Elected as Manassas Mayor; Holds Off GOP Challenger

By Potomac Local News
Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger

In the latest Manassas municipal elections, Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger secured a decisive victory to continue as the city’s mayor, marking the start of her second term in office. A Democrat, Davis-Younger received 8,463 votes (56.91%), defeating Republican challenger Xiao-Yin “Tang” Byrom, who garnered 6,358 votes (42.75%).

According to the final campaign finance reports, Davis-Younger raised $46,724, while Byrom raised $41,596.

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