Manassas

Braemar Park Upgrades Revealed as Fairmont Park Plans New Playground Build Week

By Aya Karouane
[Image: Prince William Department of Parks and Recreation]

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Braemar Park will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 11 a.m. at 12401 Braemar Parkway in Bristow. The park has seen several updates, including a new playground, repaved parking lot, renovated basketball and tennis courts, and the addition of two pickleball courts. The event is open to the public.

A new playground design has been finalized at Fairmont Park, located at 9801 Fairmont Avenue near Manassas. The community is invited to participate in Build Week from October 23 to 26. Volunteers are needed to help with tasks such as assembling equipment and mixing concrete. All necessary tools and safety gear will be provided, along with food and drinks for participants. Volunteers must be 18 or older, though those aged 14 and up are welcome to assist with certain tasks.

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Connecting You with Community Leaders: Meet the Principals and Local Candidates

By Uriah Kiser

I’m excited to share that we’ve just published our sixth “Meet the Principal” post, and even more profiles are coming!

Our Manassas Local Editor, Caitlyn Meisner, is working diligently to spotlight nearly two dozen new principals who have just started their roles in Prince William County this year.

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Open Space Arts Presents “Harmony of Horizons”: A Groundbreaking Multidisciplinary Performance

By Aya Karouane
[Photo: Edutainment Productions]

Press Release:

Edutainment Productions at OSA (Open Space Arts) is proud to announce “Harmony of Horizons,” an innovative multidisciplinary performance that pushes the boundaries of artistic collaboration and explores the future of arts institutions. This captivating 25-minute production, written by veteran broadway theatre artist Herb Williams, will debut on September 14th, opening up the 2024 PWC Arts Alive Festival at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

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Deep Dive: Prince William Weighs Affordable Housing; Upcoming Multi-District Town Hall

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County residents are invited to attend a Multi-District Town Hall on Monday, September 16, 2024. Supervisors Yesli Vega, Tom Gordy, and Bob Weir of the Coles, Brentsville, and Gainesville districts will lead a discussion on community safety and the proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance.

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Economic Strain Triggers Operational Shifts at House of Mercy

By Uriah Kiser
“Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden” free class will be at House of Mercy Tuesday November 17, 7-9pm. You must register for this class. Dinner will be served.

House of Mercy, a longstanding food pantry and thrift store near Manassas, announced significant operational changes in response to a sharp increase in demand for its services. The organization will temporarily halt new client registrations and shift from offering free to discounted clothing.

“We’ve seen a 49% increase in demand just this year,” said Jessica Root, executive director for House of Mercy. “This year, we hit our capacity, serving over 134 families in a single day. We’re temporarily pausing new client registrations to focus on our current clients and ensure we maintain the quality of service.”

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Manassas Train Depot Closing for Renovations Through Labor Day

By Caitlyn Meisner

The Historic Manassas Train Depot waiting room and restrooms will be closing for renovations Thursday and open back up on Sept. 5.

The offices will be closed from Thursday through Sept 4. and staff will be working remotely. They can be reached by email or by leaving a message at 703-361-6599. Staff will return on Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.

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Manassas Plans Ribbon Cutting for Renovated City Hall

By Uriah Kiser
Exterior of Manassas City Hall on Center Street
Manassas City Hall

The Manassas community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, September 9, at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the extensive renovations to the City Hall at 9027 Center Street. The event will also mark the dedication of the newly named Edgar Rohr City Council Chambers, honoring a pivotal figure in the city’s history.

Departments returned to City Hall in June after a two-year renovation phase, and the first City Council meeting in the renovated building will take place immediately after the ceremony at 5:30 p.m.

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A Renewed Mission at Habitat: Prince William Focuses on Repairs and ReStore Revamp

By Uriah Kiser

Habitat for Humanity in Prince William County, under the interim leadership of Steve Liga, is recalibrating its mission to tackle the unique challenges of expensive real estate and a community need for home repairs rather than new builds.

Liga, who stepped in as the interim director, detailed how his experience with other nonprofits led him to this role. He explained his immediate focus on stabilizing the organization’s financial footing and reconnecting with the community after a slow period exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Manassas City Council Candidate Survey: Data Centers

By Caitlyn Meisner

As early voting for the fall 2024 election approaches, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council and the mayor’s seat.

To help voters make an informed decision, we are continuing a new feature series, “One-Question Manassas City Council Candidate Survey.” This series will run throughout the campaign season, offering insights into each candidate’s stand on key issues affecting our city. Our third one, which ran on Aug. 16, focused on commercial airline services.

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Talya Conroy Becomes CEO of Manassas ARTFactory

By Caitlyn Meisner

ARTFactory announced Talya Conroy as the new chief executive officer on Aug. 23 in a press release.

“It is an honor to serve our community in this capacity. I am humbled by the trust the Board of Directors has in me, and incredibly thankful to the ARTfactory staff, volunteers and patrons for all that they do for our amazing organization,” Conroy said. “I always like to say we are just getting started, and I cannot wait to see what the ARTfactory has in store for us in the many years to come.”

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