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Political fundraising talk at airport meeting addressed

By Uriah Kiser

An airport commissioner’s campaign-related attire and remarks at a recent Manassas Regional Airport meeting prompted a procedural reminder from the commission chair, according to an internal email from the airport director.

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Exclusive: Flights from Manassas Could Reach NYC, Florida, Vegas, L.A.

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

Commercial flights from Manassas Regional Airport could one day take passengers to destinations ranging from New York City and Boston to Florida, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, according to exclusive details shared with Potomac Local News by a Manassas City Council member.

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Manassas Crash Kills 74-Year-Old Woman

By Potomac Local News

A 74-year-old woman died after her car was hit by a pickup truck that reportedly ran a red light in Manassas on Friday.

Police say the crash happened around 1:52 p.m. on January 19 at the intersection of Liberia Avenue and the Davis Ford Shopping Center. A black Ram pickup allegedly failed to stop at the red light and struck a tan Toyota sedan that was turning left. The driver of the sedan, identified as Marjorie Reynolds, was seriously injured and later died at a nearby hospital.

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$11.3M Plans for VRE’s Manassas Line

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia Railway Express officials moved closer to seeking millions in state transportation funding for a rail expansion project near Broad Run Station aimed at supporting future growth on the Manassas Line.

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Most Manassas Schools Fall Short

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas City School Board

According to the Virginia Department of Education’s new school performance analytics, a majority of Manassas City Public Schools’ (MCPS) campuses are not meeting expectations.

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A New Name for Manassas Airport?

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

The Manassas Regional Airport Commission voted this week to send three potential new names for the airport to Manassas City Council, advancing a rebranding discussion tied to regional identity, marketing, and the airport’s push toward commercial passenger service.

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Inside ARTfactory’s ‘Resonance’ Event

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
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“Founded in 2023, the Onyx Art Group brings together artists whose diverse cultural perspectives inform a collaborative and dialogue-driven practice,” the post stated. “During the talk, participating artists will discuss their creative processes, the themes of resonance and connection within their work, and the role of art in transcending cultural and emotional boundaries.”

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Indie Film ‘Prosperity Creek’ Premieres at Virginia ARTfactory After Decade in Development

By Allison Avila Rodriguez
Filmmaker Zack Walsh addresses the audience during a screening of his feature film debut Prosperity Creek at the Virginia ARTfactory, where the social satire premiered for a public audience. [Photo: Allison Avila Rodriguez]

A decade-long independent filmmaking project premiered Jan. 10 at the Virginia ARTfactory in Manassas, where filmmaker Zack Walsh unveiled his first feature-length film, Prosperity Creek, to the public.

The free, ticketed screening marked the first time the completed film had been shown publicly. Seating was limited, with donations accepted, and the film was recommended for audiences ages 13 and older.

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Manassas School Construction Update: Jennie Dean Build Advances, Osbourn Connector Finished

By Uriah Kiser
School officials and students take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Osbourn High School connector, which links the Jennie L. McAfee Center to the main school building and improves safety and access for daily campus movement. [Photo: Manassas City Public Schools]

Manassas City School Board members received a positive update Tuesday night on two major school construction projects, with officials reporting steady progress at Jennie Dean Elementary School and a completed, under-budget connector at Osbourn High School.

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New Chair Jill Spall Sets 2026 Agenda for Manassas City Public Schools

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas School Board Chair Jill Spall reads to a classroom of children. [Photo: Manassas City Public Schools]

Incoming Manassas City School Board Chair Jill Spall is outlining her vision for the year ahead as the division enters 2026, while Potomac Local News recaps a busy and at times divisive 2025 marked by academic performance concerns, policy debates, and major budget and governance decisions.

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