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Manassas School Board candidate shared posts supporting school prayer, biblical authority on gender and evolution

By Uriah Kiser
Dove [Photo: facebook.com/Dove 4 Manassas City School Board]

A Manassas City School Board candidate seeking the Democratic Party endorsement has publicly shared a series of Facebook posts between 2024 and early 2026 that support prayer and Bible reading in public schools, reject evolutionary science in favor of a biblical narrative, affirm traditional marriage as “one man and one woman,” and declare that cultural opinion does not override what the Bible calls sin.

Murina V. Dove’s public Facebook page lists her association with Manassas City Public Schools. Nearly all of the posts are shares of third-party Christian memes and images rather than original long-form writing. Examples include:

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Republicans set Aug. 8 canvass to nominate HD-20 candidate

By Uriah Kiser

The HD-20 Legislative District Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia will hold a party canvass Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City of Manassas Republican Headquarters, 9016 Center St., Manassas, to nominate its candidate for a special election.

The canvass was called by Patrick Geary, chairman of the HD-20 Legislative District Committee. The special election to fill the remainder of the term is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

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Power Outage Affects Approximately 1,082 Customers in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Approximately 1,082 customers are currently without power following an outage that began at 3:06 p.m. today, July 23, the City of Manassas reported. The estimated restoration time is currently unknown, and the outage affects portions of Dumfries Road, Wellington Road, Prince William Street, Hastings Drive, Manassas Mill Road, Jennie Dean Way and surrounding neighborhoods.

The city said it appreciates residents’ patience as crews work to safely restore power and will provide updates as they become available. Current outage information can be viewed at manassasutilities.org.

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Tequila Takes the Stage; ‘Beyond Therapy’ Takes a Rain Check

By Uriah Kiser

Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory has rescheduled its Saturday, July 25 performance of Christopher Durang’s comedy Beyond Therapy because of the Mariachis Taco & Tequila Festival taking place next door.

The performance will now be held Thursday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket holders for the original July 25 show will be contacted with available options, the ARTfactory said.

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Washington Manassas Airport Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New ARFF Station 41

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Washington Manassas Airport]

Washington Manassas Airport celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Station 41, a key step in strengthening emergency response capacity as the airport prepares for commercial passenger service.

The two-story, 4,596-square-foot facility includes a day room, dining room, full kitchen, training room, office space, and three apparatus bays for the airport’s ARFF vehicles. It is currently staffed daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is designed to improve the airport’s ability to protect tenants, operations, and future travelers.

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80th Manassas Parade Theme Revealed

By Uriah Kiser
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The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade will mark its 80th year on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, with the theme “80 Years. Still Sleighin’.” The parade steps off at 10 a.m. in downtown Manassas, sponsored by Stanley Martin Homes.

Organizers announced the theme and date in a recent post, noting Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves are ready for the season. A new Miller Toyota Santa float, designed by a contest winner, will also debut. Details on participation, sponsorships and volunteering are available at gmchristmasparade.org.

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Former Manassas Fire Official Justin Laidler Passes Away at 37

By Uriah Kiser

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former Master Technician and Assistant Fire Marshal Justin M. Laidler,” the City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department reported on Facebook. Laidler, born February 10, 1989, died July 20, 2026, after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of ALS; he served the department for more than 15 years before joining Frederick County Fire & Rescue as a Deputy Fire Marshal in September 2025.

He passed away at home in Woodstock surrounded by family and is survived by his wife Brittany and their three children, Grayson, Kellen, and Savannah. A celebration of life is planned for August 1 at Strasburg High School, with burial to follow at Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock.

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What’s Next for Manassas After Mayor Davis-Younger Steps Down?

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas is staring at big changes — and Eugene “Doc” Brown wants a seat at the table.

In this Potomac Local News podcast interview, longtime community advocate Eugene Brown sits down with Uriah Kiser to talk about his run for Manassas City Council, the controversial 167-apartment project planned next to the historic Meredith House, new affordable housing at the old DMV site on Godwin Drive, the city’s ongoing school challenges, and the political transition as Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger prepares to step down.

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What’s an ADU? Manassas Council Debates Rules for Secondary Homes on Single-Family Lots

By Uriah Kiser

As Northern Virginia grapples with housing costs and limited options for families, aging residents, and multigenerational households, the Manassas City Council is moving forward with rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to align with state law while addressing local realities.

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Manassas Board Member Demands Expensive AI Software Before Banning ChatGPT Plagiarism

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas School Board member Diana Brown

A Manassas City Public Schools board member is urging the purchase of potentially expensive new AI detection software before the board explicitly tells students that copying and pasting from ChatGPT counts as plagiarism and cheating.

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