PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The Prince William Board of County Supervisors opened its July 29 meeting with a solemn tribute to their late colleague, Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir, who passed away earlier this month.
“All right, everyone, it is 2 o’clock. I’m asking that everyone take a seat. We are going to begin with a moment of silence, and it’s going to be in honor of our colleague who we lost, Supervisor Bob Weir,” said Chair At-Large Deshundra Jefferson.
MANASSAS PARK, Va. – Residents interested in new biking and walking connections through the region are invited to an open house tonight to learn more about a proposed “Rail with Trail” project that could link Downtown Manassas to Park Central and the Bull Run Occoquan Trail in Fairfax County.
The open house will take place today, Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Manassas Park City Hall, 100 Park Central Plaza. Attendees can drop in at any time during the two-hour window to view draft plans, ask questions, and offer input. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MANASSAS, Va. — The Manassas City Council voted on July 28 to allocate $985,456 from the airport fund to continue the design of a new air traffic control tower at Manassas Regional Airport, bringing the city one step closer to preparing the facility for future commercial service.
According to Airport Director Juan Rivera, the funding will bring the current 45% design plan to full completion.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center and Chatham Manor, two of the most prominent sites within Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, will temporarily close for extensive upgrades starting August 4, 2025, according to the National Park Service.
The closures will allow for essential infrastructure improvements and safety upgrades. The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed for approximately six to seven months to accommodate the installation of a fire suppression system, a waterline upgrade, and an overhaul of the building’s aging electrical systems. Chatham will close for about one year for interior rehabilitation, including lead paint encapsulation, new carpet installation, and plaster repairs.
The Town of Occoquan has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to help revitalize its downtown through the creation of a new public space—Mill Street Pocket Park.
The grant, announced Friday morning by Governor Glenn Youngkin, is part of a broader $5.4 million package awarded to 30 communities across the state. Funding comes through the Virginia Main Street (VMS) program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. The initiative aims to strengthen local economies by supporting the transformation of underused spaces, growing small businesses, and revitalizing commercial districts.
A stretch of dangerous heat will grip the region Wednesday before strong storms move in on Thursday and usher in cooler weather for the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday for much of the D.C. metro area, including northern and central Virginia and parts of Maryland. Heat index values are expected to reach between 105 and 109 degrees, making it potentially hazardous for those spending extended time outdoors. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, remain in air-conditioned spaces when possible, and check on vulnerable neighbors and relatives.
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A 72-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Manassas. Police say the collision occurred at the intersection of Ashton Avenue and Godwin Drive just after 6 p.m.
Two people from one vehicle were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the second vehicle—identified as Earline Steward—died at the scene. The crash involved a grey Kia Forte and a white Ford F550.
