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Manassas Railway Festival Celebrates 30 Years of Railroad Heritage

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Historic Manassas, Inc.

The 30th Annual Manassas Railway Festival will take place on June 1, 2024. It will offer a day filled with train-themed activities, historical exhibits, and family-friendly fun. Hosted by Historic Manassas, Inc., the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown Manassas, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate the town’s rich railroad history.

This year’s festival promises a variety of attractions for all ages. Train enthusiasts can look forward to a display of working model trains, historic railroad memorabilia, and educational exhibits that highlight the importance of the railway to Manassas’ development. The event will also feature train rides, allowing visitors to experience the joy of rail travel firsthand.

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Manassas Moves Forward with $16 Million Plan to Purchase Shopping Center

By Caitlyn Meisner

Manassas is set to purchase the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue for $16 million to bolster local economic development.

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Prince William County to Host Inaugural Procurement Expo

By Uriah Kiser
The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

The Office of Procurement Services of Prince William County is set to host its inaugural Procurement Expo on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Prince William County Government Complex located at 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge.

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Todo’s Supermarket founder honored

By Uriah Kiser
Carlos Castro, founder of Todos Neighborhood Market

The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented the Spirit of America Award to Carlos Castro, owner of the Hispanic supermarket chain Todos Supermarkets based in Woodbridge, Virginia.

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Girl, 12, phoned in mall bomb threat

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Mall at 8300 Sudley Road near Manassas.

On May 28, detectives concluded the investigation into the May 22 bomb threat at Manassas Mall, identifying the culprit as a 12-year-old girl and determining the threat was not credible. The case will be handled through the juvenile diversion process after consultation with Juvenile Court Services.

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Woman faces public intoxication charge after mistakenly walking into someone’s home

By Uriah Kiser

On May 27, Deputy R.J. Kemp responded to a disturbance on Munsons Hill Court, where an intoxicated woman mistakenly entered a stranger’s home with her child. The woman, who believed she was on Lakeview Court, was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication, child neglect, unlawful entry, and obstruction of justice. A sober guardian was called to take care of the child.

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