While Virginians are easing back into everyday life following the coronavirus shut down, some residents don’t have access to essential personal protective gear necessary to shield them from the virus.

In response, Manassas has been working with Virginia’s Health Equity Task Force Program to increase access to essential supplies in underserved and disadvantaged communities, many of which have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus.


Stafford County Schools may be beginning the school year online, but they will still be providing meals to students.

During its August 11 meeting, the Stafford County School Board was presented with the division’s School Meal Distribution Plan for the 2020-21 school year. According to the plan, hot meals for all Stafford County Schools students, regardless of whether or not they qualify for free and reduced lunches, will be provided via curbside pickup and a community bus drop off service. The school division will also give free lunches to all students enrolled in the reduced-price lunch program.


Vergie Katherine Harris Barbour, 99 of Chantilly, VA departed on August 14, 2020. Born December 3, 1920 in Floris, Va. Vergie is survived by her sister Lillian Newman, four step-sons, Allen, Ray, James and Glen; two step-daughters Margaret Diamond and Carolyn Scriber; four daughters-in-law Sarah, Martha, Edith and Felicia; one son-in-law Melvin Pope; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Although,…

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