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Manassas Park’s Development Agenda Up for Revision: Residential or Office First?

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas Park Governing Body is scheduled to make a pivotal decision on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, regarding a proposed amendment that could alter the development sequence of the City Center at Manassas Park, known as Park Central. The amendment under consideration would allow the construction of 110 residential apartments before a promised office building, a shift from the original development agreement.

Initially, the development agreement required the construction of an office building before any residential units. However, due to changes in market conditions, particularly the downturn in demand for office space prompted by the increase in remote work, city officials are considering a change in strategy.

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Birmingham Green Named Top Nursing Home in Northern Virginia by Newsweek

By Uriah Kiser

Birmingham Green has been recognized as one of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” by Newsweek Magazine, ranking #1 in Northern Virginia for facilities with over 150 beds and #2 statewide. The rankings, compiled by Newsweek and Statista, evaluate nursing homes based on quality metrics, online surveys, accreditation data, and Google reviews, emphasizing medical performance indicators. CEO Denise Chadwick Wright and Administrator Aaron Rebuck attribute this achievement to their team’s dedication to providing comprehensive and personalized care, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. Birmingham Green, serving Northern Virginians for over 90 years, continues its mission through a public-private partnership, offering essential long-term care services.

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School Bus Aide Charged with Sexually Assaulting Children

By Uriah Kiser
Velasquez Velasco

Updated 4 p.m. —  A former Spotsylvania County school bus aid is charged with sexually abusing a child on a school bus, police said. The former employee’s August 5, 2024, and the termination date was September 26, 2024, said Spotsylvania County Public Schools spokeswoman Renee Daniels.

Authorities said the man lives in Fredericksburg.

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Braemar Park Is Now Open with New Playground, Parking Lot

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Photo: Courtesy of Prince William County]

Braemar Park in Bristow is now open with new improvements, including a newly paved parking lot, a new playground, new fencing, newly painted courts and the conversion of a tennis court to two pickleball courts.

Prince William County staff and leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26 to celebrate the improvements funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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$1 Deal Seals 20-Year Lease Extension for Broad Run Station Parking

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board is poised to extend its parking lease at the Broad Run Station through a recommended amendment to the existing lease agreement with the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. This extension will secure 46,974 square feet, or 113 parking spaces, known as the “barn lot,” for an additional 20 years for $1 per year.

The current lease agreement for the parking spaces at Broad Run Station, just outside Manassas, established in October 2004, expires in October 2024. The proposed amendment seeks to extend this agreement until October 2044, maintaining all original lease provisions unchanged.

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Prince William Maintains AAA Bond Rating for 13th Year

By Caitlyn Meisner

Prince William County has maintained, for the 13th year in a row, its AAA bond rating from the three major credit rating agencies. This is the highest rating an entity can get.

“This reflects the continuous efforts of the Board and all the county staff who focus on prudent and responsible administration of public resources,” County Executive Chris Shorter said. “Prince William County is a growing, dynamic community, which continues to attract a high-quality workforce and significant capital investment. I really appreciate all of the work that has gone into the long-term planning and governance that have helped to maintain fiscal discipline over the years, resulting in this prestigious distinction as a AAA/Aaa jurisdiction.”

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Olde Virginia Gourmet Turns 20, Invites Community to Celebrate with Local Wine and Giveaways

By Kelly Sienkowski

This October, Olde Virginia Gourmet, a family-run shop in Stafford, marks 20 years of offering gourmet products and gifts to the community. What began as a home-based gift basket business, run by owners Annabelle and Sean Tarallo, has developed into a local store focused on Virginia-made goods.

The celebration will be Oct. 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., when they’ll host a free event with Gabriele and Tim Rausse, of Gabriele Rausse Winery. In addition to a wine sampling, the store will offer a sampling of other gourmet food products and a raffle of give-aways, coupons, and gift certificates.

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