Some merchants in Downtown Manassas were unhappy when the new Messenger Place apartment complex opened in July.

At five floors, 94 apartments, and 3,500 square feet of ground-level retail space, it’s one of the tallest and largest buildings on Downtown. Existing merchants said the new structure looms over the neighborhood’s other, older brick buildings, we reported in March.


Press release | The Center for the Arts is pleased to present “It’s Complicated,” featuring Baltimore artist Dr. Yemonja Smalls.

In her first east coast solo show, Smalls selects and assembles mixed media to convey the complexities that color relationships. In this investigative show, she explores both a metaphorical and literal process of breaking, tearing, hiding, layering and cementing to yield insight into what creates and maintains unions.


Over 90% of Manassas residents have access to fiber broadband services, which is one of the benchmarks and core best practices used as criteria for this recognition. The city has 23 internet providers, eight of whom offer residential service, achieving broadband access for 92% of residents.

Manassas has taken additional steps to strengthen connectivity through a variety of initiatives, including free Wi-Fi throughout Historic Downtown.


Press release | Thursday, January 23 kicks-off our 2020 build schedule, beginning with the renovation of Touly’s home in Manassas.

At the house, we are going to replace the HVAC, replace flooring throughout, update the appliances, trim, bathrooms, kitchen as needed. We’re going to paint everywhere and make some exterior repairs, as well as replace a door.


A Manassas man has died following a crash in Fauquier County.

Virginia State Police press release | Virginia State Police Senior Trooper T. Green is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Fauquier County. The crash occurred January 7, 2020 at 12:56 p.m. Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) at 300 feet east of Route 729 (Carrington Road).


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