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Rotary’s End Polio Walk raises over $10,000 to fight global disease

Published October 26, 2025 at 2:46PM

“Our End Polio Walk was a huge success — we’ve already raised $10,169, and the donations are still coming in!!” the Manassas Rotary Club announced. “Every step we took brought us closer to a world free of polio.”

Club organizers thanked volunteers, community members, and supporters for contributing to the event’s success, emphasizing unity and purpose in the global effort to eradicate polio. Donations from the walk will support Rotary International’s ongoing campaign to eliminate the disease worldwide.

Northern Virginia Veterans Parade returns to Old Town Manassas on November 1

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2025 at 11:12AM | Updated October 27, 2025 at 11:49AM

“The Northern Virginia Veterans Parade, honoring all Veterans and their families, will take place Saturday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m. in Old Town Manassas,” VetPar, Inc. announced. “This year marks the 17th annual celebration — attendees are encouraged to arrive early to grab seats along the parade route.”

Manassas Repairs Water Main Break Affecting Jennie Dean Elementary

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2025 at 4:50PM

[Photo: Manassas City Government]

“The Electric and Street Departments worked together to install a new traffic pole, damaged by an accident this morning, and get traffic lights up and running at Liberia Avenue and Quarry Road,” the City of Manassas posted. “The Water and Sewer Department finished repairing a water main break that affected Jennie Dean Elementary School.”

Earlier in the day, Manassas City Public Schools announced that water to Jennie Dean Elementary would be turned off at 11 a.m. due to the break. City crews have since completed repairs, restoring water service and resolving the issue that temporarily disrupted school operations.

Mayor Says ‘No Way’ to Mayor’s Way

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2025 at 11:00AM

Manassas Mayor Michele Davis Younger [Photo: Mike Beaty]

A plan to rename a newly constructed road near Manassas Regional Airport turned into an unexpected moment of humility for the city’s first female mayor.

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Books and Bucks: School Board Balances Trust and Pay Talks

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2025 at 1:30PM

Members of the Manassas City School Board meet at City Hall on Sept. 25, 2025, where they voted to send the division’s grading policy back to the Policy Committee for revisions.

The Manassas City School Board’s next work session may look a little more like a book club than a government meeting — but the conversation could lead to real money matters.

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Manassas reels after another power failure — officials blame Dominion, squirrels, and storms

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2025 at 11:00AM

Nearly 3,800 Manassas residents and businesses lost power Sunday night, Oct. 19, 2025 — the third major outage in just over a week — prompting city leaders Monday to defend the electric system’s reliability while pledging clearer communication with customers.

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Winsome Sears to close gubernatorial campaign in Manassas on eve of Election Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 21, 2025 at 5:36PM | Updated October 22, 2025 at 6:38AM

Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle‑Sears speaks during a rally outside the Prince William County Public Schools headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Supporters behind her held signs reading “Parents for Winsome,” “We do not co-parent with the government,” and *“Water fountains are for everyone”—*a direct response to a controversial sign that appeared at a school board meeting in Arlington the week before.

Republican lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate Winsome Sears will end her statewide campaign tour with a rally at the Salisbury Center in Manassas at 8 p.m. on November 3 — the night before voters head to the polls on Election Day.

Sears will make several other stops across Virginia in the final two weeks of the race, including a meet and greet in Fredericksburg on October 30 and a morning appearance in Gainesville on October 25. These events are part of a multi-city push aimed at energizing voters in the lead-up to Election Day on November 4.

Voodoo Brothers Halloween Bash set for Oct. 31 in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 21, 2025 at 7:41AM

“Get ready for a night of Voodoo Magic with El Tosh performing live from 9-Midnight,” Voodoo Brothers Cajun Creole (Facebook) posted. “Make sure to come dressed up for our costume contest.”

The Halloween Bash will take place on Friday, Oct. 31, at 9112 Center Street in Manassas. Categories for the costume contest include Spookiest, Funniest, and Most Creative, with themed cocktails served throughout the night.

New name cleared for takeoff: ‘Aviator Avenue’ to replace Observation Road

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 20, 2025 at 2:30PM

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

City leaders will take another look today, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at redevelopment plans for the Manassas Shopping Center, the city’s 2026 legislative wish list for Richmond, and a proposal to name a new road near the Manassas Regional Airport “Aviator Avenue.”

The City Council work session begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Conference Room, 9027 Center Street. No votes are expected, but the discussion will set the stage for future public hearings and decisions.

Update on last night’s power outage in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 20, 2025 at 1:55PM

A transformer malfunction at the Prince William Substation left nearly 4,000 residents and businesses in the dark Sunday night — the third major outage in just over a week to hit the city.

City officials said the outage began around 9:30 p.m. when a bushing failed on a transformer, triggering an automatic shutdown of part of the system. Crews were dispatched immediately and used backfeeding, a method of rerouting electricity through alternate lines, to restore service. Power was fully restored by 10:30 p.m.