Prince William County leaders are again are exploring the possibility of privatizing the management of the county’s public library system.
Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland earlier this year called for a study to find out what would need to happen to convert library managers from county employees to agents working for a private firm. He said move could save county taxpayers up to $15 million over the next five years.
An effort to open up the Manassas City Parking Garage for the first time on July 4 fell flat this year.
Historic Manassas Inc., the city’s downtown promotional arm, was selling tickets for a rooftop party to take place on Independence Day. The event would coincide with the city’s annual fireworks show — the largest in the region.
Summer is here, and you know what that means, it’s time to get your body into summer shape so you look absolutely fabulous in your summer clothes!
Did you know the Manassas Park Community Center has a staff of excellent, qualified and hard-working fitness trainers? Below we’re featuring bios of two of our trainers who can help you obtain and maintain your best summer body ever!
The days for purchasing your Duck Splash Race tickets online will soon be coming to a close. Get your tickets now!
On Saturday, June 18, at 12:00 noon, Occoquan will once again be the site of the annual Duck Splash race, the net proceeds of which will benefit the Patriots for Disabled Divers and the Occoquan, Woodbridge & Neabsco (O.W.N.) Optimist Club.
From Manassas City Police:
Attempted Abduction
Mario Andretti is scheduled to appear at new Virginia Tire and Auto location near Manassas.
From Virginia Tire and Auto spokesman Andrew Hamilton:
On Saturday, June 4, and for the third year, Habitat for Humanity Prince William County partnered with the Georgetown Village
Guitarist Mike Johnson plays with the “Roughshod Records SideKicks Show.”
He sent a video of his two-man band performance to Potomac Local shot at the June 4 Occoquan Spring Craft Show. Occoquan Town Sergeant Sheldon Levi appears in the video at about 4:30 and shuts down the amplified performance.
It is the second week of Metro’s big SafeTrack repairs and Virginia transportation officials say traffic has gotten worse.
From VDOT:
Haymarket officials plan to build a park on land the town purchased over 10 years ago at 14710 and 14740 Washington Street.
The town park will be built on the Harrover property (named after the owners who sold it to the town), could cost $2.1 million, take 10 years to build in three phases, nearing completion in 2025.
