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Bird Blamed for Power Outage at UVA Prince William Medical Center; Second Manassas Outage in a Week

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. — A bird caused a power outage at UVA Prince William Medical Center on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, marking the second disruption to the city’s electric service in less than a week and raising new questions about the reliability and cost of Manassas’ electric utility.

City officials said the bird came into contact with utility lines near the hospital, damaging a transformer. The hospital, which has three backup power options, quickly switched to an alternate source, restoring power soon after the incident. However, the hospital later experienced a separate internal breaker trip, leaving one building without electricity for a short time.

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Manassas Farmers’ Market Expands Community Programs

By Jazbia Chaudhry

MANASSAS, Va. — Historic Manassas Inc. is growing its farmers’ market with new programs aimed at expanding access to fresh food and supporting local businesses.

The Manassas Farmers’ Market, held Thursdays at Harris Pavilion and Saturdays at the VRE commuter lot on Prince William Street, kicked off its spring season in April. This year brings expanded community initiatives, including an increase in the SNAP Match program to $40 thanks to a larger Virginia Fresh Match grant.

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Volunteer Fair, Art Receptions, and Workshops Highlight Busy Weekend in Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Occoquan will host a series of events this weekend aimed at connecting residents with local volunteer opportunities and celebrating the arts.

The Occoquan Volunteer Fair will take place Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Town Hall. The open-house-style event will feature representatives from the town government, Visit Occoquan, and nonprofit organizations. Attendees can learn about ways to get involved in community events, environmental cleanups, historical preservation, gardening projects, and board service. No RSVP is required, and refreshments will be provided.

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FredNats Use Big Sixth Inning to Win Series Opener Against Red Sox

By Potomac Local News

SALEM, Va. – The Fredericksburg Nationals defeated the Salem Red Sox 9-5 on Tuesday night, powered by a dominant start from Bryan Polanco and a seven-run sixth inning. Polanco threw five scoreless innings at Carilion Clinic Field, allowing just one hit and striking out five, while the FredNats’ offense broke open the game in the sixth. The win marks Fredericksburg’s first road series opener victory of the season and their fourth straight win.

The Fredericksburg Nationals (13-9) took the road series opener 9-5 against the Salem Red Sox (8-14) behind five scoreless innings from Bryan Polanco and a mammoth seven-run sixth inning at Carilion Clinic Field.

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Residents Weigh In on Tax and Utility Rate Hikes During Manassas Budget Hearings

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. — Residents packed City Hall on Monday, April 28, 2025, to speak out during three public hearings on proposed increases to real estate taxes, personal property taxes, utility rates, and the city’s $174 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026.

The hearings drew a wide range of community voices—from longtime homeowners and renters to teachers and business owners—all responding to a series of proposed hikes that together could significantly raise the cost of living in Manassas.

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Stafford School Officials Seek Approval to Buy Warehouse Property for Training, Storage

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County Public Schools officials are asking the Board of Supervisors to approve a $2.95 million property purchase for warehouse and training space currently used by the school division.

The request was discussed during a Board of Supervisors work session on April 22, 2025. Chris Fulmer, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer for Stafford County Public Schools, said the division has leased the Blackjack Road facility for the past three to four years. It houses school nutrition services, furniture and technology storage, and a training site for school bus drivers and attendants.

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New Parking Lot Opens in Downtown Manassas After Olde Towne Inn Demolition

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. – Visitors to Historic Downtown Manassas now have more parking options, thanks to the opening of a new lot located between Main, Center, East, and Church streets.

Historic Manassas, Inc. announced the additional parking, which offers two-hour parking Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no restrictions during evenings and weekends. The added spaces aim to make it easier for visitors to dine, shop, attend meetings, or simply enjoy time downtown.

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A Board Divided: Prince William Supervisors Continue to Clash Over School Revenue Agreement

By Caitlyn Meisner

Before 1998 — when the RSA was established between the supervisors and the School Board — the two bodies had an unofficial agreement where PWCS received 51% of the county’s revenue and the county received the other 49%.

In 1998, the bodies came to an official agreement that allocated nearly 57% of the county’s revenue to PWCS, with 43% left for the county’s operations. In 2013, the RSA was amended to increase PWCS’ allocation to over 57% and the county’s to just under 43%.

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