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Manassas reports success stories in attracting high-tech businesses, revitalizing commercial corridors

Published January 24, 2024 at 10:00AM

On Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, Manassas City Economic Development Director Patrick Small I presented an overview of the city’s economic indicators and development projects. The presentation covered various metrics, including population growth, median household incomes, housing values, and the labor force.

Small highlighted the city’s success in attracting and retaining businesses, pointing out the positive trends in property values and employment. The unemployment rate, below the state and national averages, indicated a healthy job market in the city.

Souper Bowl: A culinary adventure to kick off First Friday events in 2024

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 24, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated January 30, 2024 at 8:32AM

Downtown Manassas [Photo: Manassas Economic Development]

According to Jheanel Butler, HMI event coordinator, the diverse soups include Sancocho from Puerto Rico Café, a hearty stew with a unique blend of beef cuts, chicken, and root vegetables. Grounds Central Station will serve roasted butternut squash soup, while SemiFreddo Italian Cuisine will present green lentil soup with prosciutto. Other highlights include Creamy Potato Soup from Vera’s Kitchen, Beef Brisket Chili from The Bone, Brunswick Stew from Hog Shack Bar-B-Q, and the intriguing Cheese Burger Soup topped with bacon from The Philadelphia Tavern. Vegans can delight in the Vegan Tomato Soup with a non-vegan grilled cheese bite from Honey & Ivy Gluten-free.

This year’s ticket includes a collectible anniversary mug for attendees, who can choose to use it at the event. Disposable tasting containers will also be provided. To add an interactive element, attendees will receive a map of all the stops with a QR code for online voting.

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By Uriah Kiser

Published January 24, 2024 at 7:10AM

Biden Addresses Hylton Performing Arts Center, pledges to restore federal abortion ban amidst hecklers, activist calls for ceasefire in Gaza

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 23, 2024 at 5:31PM | Updated January 25, 2024 at 8:31AM

Protestors line up outside George Mason University Science and Technology Campus outside Manassas. [Photo: Alfredo Panameno]

He took shots at Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner, saying “MAGA” Republicans don’t comprehend the voting power of women. He also urged Democrats to organize in their communities to get out the vote for down-ballot congressional races.

“Give me a Democratic House of Representatives and a bigger Democratic Senate, and we will pass a bill to restore Roe v. Wade, and I will sign in immediately,” said Biden.

Broadway on Caroline at Fredericksburg Square: A night of music and craft beer

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 23, 2024 at 4:07PM

Fredericksburg Square, located at 525 Caroline Street in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg

As Broadway comes to Caroline Street at the newly revitalized Fredericksburg Square, residents and visitors are in for a treat.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, the historic venue will host “Broadway on Caroline – Riverside Downtown,” promising a night of live performances, craft beer, and culinary delights.

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By Uriah Kiser

Published January 23, 2024 at 11:07AM

Fredericksburg Tourism Revamp: Visitor’s center, economic development office relocate for modernization, collaboration

By Mike Salmon

Published January 23, 2024 at 10:55AM

The current center is full of Fredericksburg maps, hats and sweatshirts. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

The city’s Visitor’s Center and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism office are being relocated to modernize Fredericksburg’s tourism industry and make destinations accessible to all.

The new office, at 601 Caroline Street, is across from the current center and one block south. It is a more modern building with more of the infrastructure the city departments need.

Newport News-based Ironclad Distillery Co. acquires historic Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg for $2.4 million

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 23, 2024 at 9:14AM | Updated January 23, 2024 at 9:44AM

The Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg has undergone a change in ownership, with Newport News-based company Ironclad Distillery Co. acquiring the property for $2.4 million in late 2023.

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FAMPO explores Commerce Parkway extension for new Rappahannock River crossing to ease traffic gridlock

By Natalie Villalobos

Published January 23, 2024 at 8:36AM | Updated November 25, 2024 at 1:23PM

Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]

Officials are exploring the possibility of building the bridge as an extension of Commerce Parkway, just off Route 17 in south Stafford County. The bridge would cross the Rappahannock River and could connect to Gordon Shelton Boulevard, near Virginia Credit Union Stadium, where the FredNats play.

The project aims to alleviate local street congestion by establishing a new connection between Fredericksburg and Stafford, upstream from existing bridges carrying Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River.

Updated: Biden event to affect George Mason University’s SciTech Campus, airport

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 22, 2024 at 10:29AM | Updated January 22, 2024 at 3:59PM

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to host a high-profile event at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on George Mason University’s SciTech Campus outside Manassas, featuring President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

This event is not affiliated with the university and is strictly invitation-only, states a university spokeswoman. Security measures will be robust to ensure the safety of attendees and dignitaries. The anticipated high-profile nature of the gathering is expected to result in significant traffic and parking disruptions on and around the SciTech Campus.