Foodservice workers at George Mason University will get see an increase and pay and benefits. A press release states:

Over 200 Sodexo food service workers, cashiers, bakers, cooks, catering workers, utility workers, drivers and receivers at George Mason University have ratified their first-ever union contract with 32BJ SEIU.


Virginia State Parks are recruiting outgoing, adventure-seeking, hard-working people to serve as 2020 crew leaders in the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. A press release states:

Each summer, YCC engages 200 young people in state parks throughout Virginia, accomplishing projects such as trail maintenance, basic construction and beautification of the parks. Crew leaders manage these crews.


The effort to add a bring a Liberty Place to Downtown Fredericksburg, a building that will house new retail and restaurants, to include a new Mellow Mushroom pizzeria, will mean some traffic disruptions in the city. A press release states:

Motorists are advised of upcoming work zones and traffic pattern changes in the 600 block of William Street (between Douglas and Winchester Streets) associated with construction of the new Liberty Place development. On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10 and 11, the right thru-lane and right side parking lane will be closed to traffic to facilitate the installation of new utilities under the roadway.


City leaders on Monday night authorized the city manager to install up to 10 cameras at problem intersections in the city where drivers are known to run red lights.

Officials have not said where or when the new cameras will be installed. “Our goal here is to reduce driver behavior at the most troubled intersections,” said Manassas Police Chief Douglas Keen said.


2nd Amendment rights advocates filled the Manassas City Council Chambers urging city leaders to send a message to Richmond lawmakers — protect their rights to bear arms.

“Extreme gun control bills in Richmond are attempts to intimidate Virginia citizens,” Kevin Leigh told city council members.


Councilwoman Michelle Davis-Younger says she’s going to seek the nomination to be the next Manassas Mayor.

Davis-Younger took office in January 2019. Councilwoman Michelle Davis-Younger is a lifelong resident of the City of Manassas. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson Senior High School in 1987.


(Press Release) A suspect shot at deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office early on Saturday morning when they attempted to serve a warrant.

The suspect was later found deceased in the apartment from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On December 7, 2019, at approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to 2200 Green Tree Road, Apartment 204 for a warrant service.


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