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Manassas Young Marines March to the Top: Division 1 Unit of the Year Celebrates Leadership, Service, and Family

By Kelly Sienkowski
[Photo: Manassas Young Marines Facebook page]

The Manassas Young Marines, a dedicated unit of the national youth development program, has just been named Division 1 Unit of the Year—a testament to years of hard work, heart, and community impact.

The national Young Marines is a nonprofit youth education and service program open to boys and girls ages 8 through high school graduation (or age 18+). It emphasizes character building, leadership, discipline, teamwork, and a commitment to drug-free, healthy living—drawing inspiration from Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment, without requiring any military family background or pushing enlistment.

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Spring Events Kick Off in Manassas: St. Patrick’s Parade This Weekend and Budget Town Hall Next Week

By Potomac Local News
[Photo: Mike Beaty]

Council Member Theresa Coates Ellis highlighted the event during the March 9, 2026, City Council meeting, calling it “a big favorite in our city.” She encouraged everyone to “wear your green so you don’t get pinched” and to “support our businesses afterwards—our restaurants and our shops, and our factory and our museum… so much to see and do in Manassas.”

The parade offers a classic seasonal kickoff, with participants and spectators alike filling the charming downtown area to celebrate Irish heritage and local spirit.

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Pat Geary Elected Chairman of Manassas City Republican Committee

By Uriah Kiser

The City of Manassas Republican Committee has a new leader following an uncontested election. Pat Geary was elected chairman on March 11, 2026, succeeding outgoing Chairman George Ellis. Geary will serve a two-year term.

Geary, a retired senior federal official, has resided in Manassas for the past seven years with his wife, daughter, and son. He brings extensive leadership experience, having held positions at the local, state, and national levels across multiple states over the last 45 years. A published author, trainer, and parliamentarian, Geary has traveled widely across all 50 states and four continents, focusing on policy development, process improvement, and career advancement for others.

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Manassas Regional Airport Conducts First Full-Scale Emergency Exercise

By Mike Salmon
One of the high school students gets a shot at acting hurt. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

Manassas Regional Airport successfully completed its first Full-Scale Exercise on March 11 to test the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), a key step in maintaining readiness and supporting its path toward commercial passenger service.

The drill, required under 14 CFR § 139.325 by the Federal Aviation Administration for Class I airports, must occur at least once every 36 consecutive calendar months. It simulated a realistic scenario involving coordination among multiple agencies to ensure effective response capabilities.

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Manassas bids farewell to City Attorney S. Craig Brown after 8 years

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council paused its March 9, 2026, meeting to honor retiring City Attorney S. Craig Brown, presenting a proclamation commending his eight years of service as the city’s first in-house legal counsel.

Vice Mayor Mark D. Wolfe, the sole remaining council member from those who unanimously appointed Brown on February 20, 2018, read Resolution R-2026-743. Wolfe lightheartedly noted he “drew the short straw” for the task but affirmed the decision’s success. “We made a good choice… Life is a lot easier in Manassas than in Charlottesville,” he said, alluding to Brown’s prior role in the more contentious environment of Charlottesville.

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Manassas Police Report 15% Crime Drop in 2025, Highlight Community Collaboration

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas Police Chief Douglass Keen presented the department’s 2025 annual report to City Council on March 9, 2026, announcing a 15% reduction in the crime rate—from 21 to 17 crimes per 1,000 persons—and crediting collaborative efforts between law enforcement and residents.

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Business Leaders Invited to Manassas Reception

By Uriah Kiser
[Courtesy of the City of Manassas]

The Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a networking reception next month in Manassas as the organization expands its presence into Prince William County.

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Police seek details, video after man, 19 killed in fiery I-66 crash

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia State Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 19-year-old Bristow resident on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and are asking for the public’s assistance.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. when a 2013 Toyota Corolla, traveling at a high rate of speed, entered the eastbound Interstate 66 rest area near the 49-mile marker (close to Bull Run Drive and the Manassas area). The vehicle struck the rear of a legally parked 2024 Kenworth 310 tractor-trailer and burst into flames upon impact.

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MCPS Proposes $175.4 Million FY27 Budget with 5.5% Average Pay Raise, $6.8M VAVA Partnership Boost

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas City School Board

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) leadership presented an ambitious yet balanced $175.4 million proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 during the February 24, 2026, School Board business meeting, marking a 9.3% increase—or roughly $15 million—over the adopted FY26 budget.

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Manassas Regional Airport Targets Commercial Flights in Second Quarter 2027

By Uriah Kiser
A rendering shows passenger planes serving the Manassas Regional Airport Terminal.

Manassas Regional Airport officials presented their 2025 annual report to the Manassas City Council, highlighting steady progress toward launching scheduled passenger service in the second quarter of 2027.

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