News

A pilot had a hairy landing on Sunday night in Manassas.

At 9:45 p.m., aircraft controllers at the Manassas Regional Airport notified airport officials about a plane that had not checked in. The pilot of the plane, which had been bound airport, then made an emergency landing on runway 16L with its landing gear locked in place, said airport spokesman Richard Allabaugh.


Event

High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.


Opinion

My daughter is a rising 5th grader going into Mayfield Intermediate School in Manassas.

I’ve spent some time reviewing the proposed policies to be added to Manassas City’s Foundations and Commitments. Code ACC [the city school division’s newly proposed anti-racism policy] and DAB [newly proposed diversity, equity, and inclusion policy].


Features

In recognition of Prince William Recycles Day, Keep Prince William Beautiful and Prince William County Solid Waste Division will host their second “Fix-It Fair” on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The hosts are looking for volunteers in the community with skills to repair things like jewelry, clothing, small furniture and appliances, bicycles, shoes, umbrellas, glasses, ceramics, and other portable items.  If you are a “fixer” your talents are needed to make this event successful.