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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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Uriah Kiser, Live on Scene in the Storm

By Kelly Sienkowski

Uriah Kiser, Founder and Publisher of Potomac Local News, has updated a video from the scene of tonight’s storm, which has brought significant rain, lightning, and thunder to Prince William, Manassas, Stafford, and Fredericksburg.

Kiser has pulled over at a gas station and notes that traffic is moving slowly. Trucks, cars, and SUVs are all pulling over on the side of the road or driving slowly with flashers on. He said, “If you’re at home, stay there.”

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Manassas School Board Sets FY26 Budget Adoption Schedule

By Caitlyn Meisner
Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels

At the Aug. 27 regular meeting, the Manassas City School Board unanimously adopted a draft budget schedule for fiscal year 2026, which would start on July 1, 2025.

The first budget work session will take place on Oct. 1 in the Manassas City Public School’s central office and they will discuss MCPS’ capital improvement plan. The expected adoption date is to be determined, but the Board will present the budget to City Council in a joint meeting on April 2, 2025, at the Public Safety Facility (9608 Grant Ave.).

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Dreams Come True: Time and Space Comic Shop Launches in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski

Time and Space Comics, a new comic book store, is hosting a soft opening in Stafford this weekend.

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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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Fairfax Schools Finish Investigation of Hayfield High School Football Recruiting Scandal

By Kelly Sienkowski

Fairfax County Public Schools has completed its investigation into allegations of recruitment violations and retaliatory practices by Daryl Overton, Head Football Coach at Hayfield High School in Fairfax.

“A two-month investigation found Hayfield High School’s football program did nothing wrong regarding transfers and eligibility. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid announced the findings of the investigation Tuesday night,” reports InsideNova.

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Potomac River Orthodontics to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Uriah Kiser

Potomac River Orthodontics, led by Dr. Owais Naeem, will mark its first anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, September 6, 2024.

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Manassas Plans Ribbon Cutting for Renovated City Hall

By Uriah Kiser
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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Drugs, K-9s, and Knives: Stafford Sheriff’s Crime Recap

By Kelly Sienkowski
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

A round-up of criminal activity shared by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Department:

On August 23, a traffic stop on White Oak Road led to two arrests for possession of suspected controlled substances. Sergeant B.U. Demirci initiated the stop, and was assisted by Sergeant J.D. Hurt, Deputy E.C. Taylor, and Deputy I.E. Baldi  rather the driver, Joshua Barr declared sovereignity. A white powdery substance was in plain view, and a K-9 alerted. Passenger Summer Turner was also charged.

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