From a press release:
The Fringe Benefits Band is launching its new Rock and Ride program starting July 2018 at Uptown Alley – Manassas, the bowling alley/restaurant/entertainment venue located in the Manassas Mall. Designed to support public safety, local businesses and the community, the Rock and Ride program encourages anyone coming to the show to take paid transportation and receive an incentive from the venue to do so.
From an email:
Escape the heat and enjoy a lemon zesty day in Occoquan. Explore this historic waterfront town and soak up the flavor of the day enjoying free tasty lemon treats and sipping lemonade.
Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — As the construction ramps up for new express toll lanes on Interstate 66, and the population of Prince William County grows, more traffic relief is coming for Route 234 near Manassas.
The four-lane highway that links I-66 to I-95 has drawn attention lately with projects pushed forward by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, particularly at the Brentsville Road interchange and the University Boulevard intersection.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY — Some OmniRide passengers had to get off their bus this afternoon at the busy intersection of Interstates 66 and 495 near Tysons Corner.
A commuter coach carrying passengers traveling on I-66 eastbound for the Portsmouth Commuter Lot near Manassas broke down on the highway leaving passengers stranded. A second OmniRide commuter bus was sent to pick up the passengers.
From Prince William police:
DUMFRIES — Water crews mopped up a mess in Dumfries.
Workers fixed a burst 12-inch water main Wednesday evening that snarled traffic in Virginia’s oldest, continuously chartered town. The pipe, located between Tripoli Boulevard and Old Stage Coach Road, ruptured about 1:30 p.m. Crews had the water shut off about 15 minutes later, but the damage to the afternoon commute had been done.
Mayor Hal Parrish and members of the Manassas City Council recently joined business owners Adiam and Veronica Musie and members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of their restaurant, Vera’s Kitchen in the Manassas Historic District.
Located at 9255 Center Street, Vera’s Kitchen offers a variety of hearty entrees as well as lighter fare inspired by Veronica’s culinary experiences in her native Ethiopia.
