The award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society recognized the county for its Locust Shade Warrior Challenge Course, giving it the Best New Renovation/Addition (Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails).

“We’re proud to have created the Warrior Challenge Course as it brings a unique experience to the local community that also positively impacts the quality of life for those living both on and off the base,” says Amir Wenrich, parks department spokesman.


In August, President Biden announced he would unilaterally provide debt relief for college students for up to 20% of what they borrowed to attend school. [See our report on the Virginia universities sitting on billions of dollars of endowment funds]

On Wednesday, the day after the 2022 Mid-term Election, a federal judge struck down Biden’s student debt relief plan.


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Back in May, I did one of those things your much younger self would look at and say, “Are you crazy?” After witnessing firsthand during the pandemic how the decisions of local government impact our everyday lives – I decided to run for office in Manassas.


The Manassas School Board is considering installing metal detectors at Osbourn High School. The devices, called Evolv Express Lanes, would allow some 2,000 students to be searched for weapons as they enter the city’s only high school.

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Drivers on Interstate 66 headed west, between the Capital Beltway and Route 28 in Centreville, will be able to use new E-ZPass Express Lanes.

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Camille La Vie at Potomac Mills mall donated 10 dresses from their bridal collection to the military, first responders, and healthcare workers.

The donation event took place on Thursday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day. Prices ranged from $500 to $1000, and styles from ballgowns, mermaid, a-line, and tiered bridal gowns.


Michael David Amentler, 61, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on January 5, 1961, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of the late John Amentler and Shirley Swartz. He was a hardworking man and was proud of his truck towing business.


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