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Manassas celebrates finished Route 28 widening project

Published July 5, 2023 at 1:13PM

Press release: “The City of Manassas and partners from The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) celebrated the completion of the Route 28 Widening Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, June 29. The jointly-funded project has reduced traffic congestion, increased safety, and includes a bike/pedestrian shared-use path.”

“Anyone who lives, works, or visits Manassas—or this region—knows how traffic can impact your life,” Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger said. “We all know that the time we lose in traffic is time we could have spent with family and friends. Now that this project is complete, you should notice that it takes less time to travel along this road. And if you are making a left turn at Pennsylvania Avenue to get ice cream or turning onto Godwin Drive to get to our Customer Service Center, the extra turn lanes make it a lot safer.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2023 at 8:59AM

National Weather Service: “Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, and most locations will be dry for much of the day. Highs today will be in the upper 70s to low 90s.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

Motorcyclist killed in Downtown Manassas crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2023 at 8:21AM

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 28 in Manassas.

The crash occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Center Street in Downtown Manassas. Police closed a portion of the Center between Grant Avenue and Stonewall Road.

Lights, camera, Manassas: Fox News asks diners about election issues

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2023 at 8:13AM

Fox News Channel Reporter Griff Jenkins talks with diners at Juke Box Diner in Manassas.

Juke Box Diner in Manassas hosted the Fox News Channel’s morning show “Fox and Friends,” which did a series of live reports from the diner on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who came to the diner to appear on the show, talked about education and talked to Potomac Local News about the importance of hiring more police and supporting them in the field.

7 displaced after house fire behind Colonial Forge High School

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2023 at 6:52AM

Stafford County Fire and Rescue: “At 10:20 P.M. on Tuesday, July 4th, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) were dispatched for a reported structure fire [behind Colonial Forge High School] in the 00 block Smelters Trace Road, near the intersection of Millrace Road and Woodcutters Road, reported by multiple callers.”

“First arriving units marked on scene approximately five minutes later and reported heavy fire from the roof and side of a two-story single-family home. Additionally, the fire spread to involve an adjacent single-family home. Crews switched to defensive firefighting tactics due to the structure being unstable, and a second alarm was struck, bringing additional resources to the scene. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes.”

Happy Birthday, America

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 3, 2023 at 6:00PM

[Photo by Paul Weaver on Unsplash]

We’re joining our friends, family, and neighbors to mark the occasion and will take the day off. I hope you do something fun on the 4th of July, too.

Here are a few celebrations for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Here’s a list of holiday closings.

Police clear the scene at Georgetown South

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 3, 2023 at 4:25PM | Updated July 5, 2023 at 7:08PM

Updated Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from Manassas police: “At approximately 2:00 pm on Monday, July 3rd, the Manassas City Police Department received a call regarding a male subject who had been assaulted by four suspects at the 9000 block of Pickett Lane. The victim stated that a pistol was used in the robbery. The assailants fled on foot before police arrival. During the investigation, the Manassas City Police Department deployed a drone and K9 Unit to observe and track these individuals. The suspects were not apprehended and the investigation is ongoing.”

Original post — Police cleared the Georgetown South neighborhood after warning people to stay away at about 3 p.m. today, Monday, July 3, 2023. There’s no word yet on why.

Hotel says guest broke their washing machines

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 3, 2023 at 3:05PM

[Photo: Stafford sheriff's office]

“On June 30th at approximately 7:50 p.m. Deputy D.L. Brookman responded to the Comfort Inn, located at 541 Warrenton Road, for a report of a vandalism. Staff advised a guest broke their washing machines. Deputy Brookman reviewed camera footage of the washing assault in which the suspect pushes on the washing machine door until it broke off the hinges. Another washing machine was also damaged.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 3, 2023 at 10:19AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms today, with some strong to severe with the greatest threat along and east of the Blue Ridge. Damaging winds and large hail are possible with storms today, and an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2 pm and 5 pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

Eunik Interiors to open showroom Downtown Manassas

By Madina Habib

Published July 3, 2023 at 8:00AM

Downtown Manassas

Manassas Economic Development: “Manassas will boast even more international flair as Eunik Interiors is set to open in Historic Downtown this summer. The company, led by local owner Stergio Zissios, is a European-based custom cabinetry and furniture company with over 60 stores across the globe.”

“Eunik Interiors has leased the 2,500 square foot former Evolution Music space at 8963 Center Street to be the company’s first-ever U.S. showroom. The Manassas location will feature Eunik Interior’s Centro line with mid-century and European-style custom kitchen cabinetry, wardrobes, and quality furniture for living and dining rooms.”