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Krispy Kreme to offer sweet treats at Manassas Neighborhood Conference ahead of new store opening

Published June 8, 2016 at 7:11PM

At this year’s free City of Manassas Neighborhood Conference on June 11 at Jennie Dean Elementary School, building community may just begin with dipping donuts.

The conference aims to bring together citizens interested in improving their neighborhoods, Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) representatives who will share the schools’ newest initiatives, and experts in building better communities, landscape beautification, and wellness. Krispy Kreme Donuts, which will soon open a Manassas store, will set up a dipping station where company representatives hope to meet their new neighbors and share their sweet treats.

Pilot lands at Manassas Regional Airport after flight around the world

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Published June 8, 2016 at 6:41PM

On June 7, 2016, Adrian Eichhorn finished his solo trip around the world in a single-engine airplane at Manassas Regional Airport.

Eichhorn, a decorated pilot, commercial pilot, instructor and a military veteran, began his journey on April 10, 2016 from Manassas Regional Airport. He took six-weeks to become the 121^st pilot to fly solo around the world and the 114^th pilot to fly around the world in a single-engine airplane.

Volunteers work on trail connecting Benton, Coles, Colgan schools

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Published June 7, 2016 at 2:49PM

Dominion employee-volunteers took a respite from their normal daily responsibilities to work along a two-mile trail that connects the new Colgan High School to Benton Middle School and Coles Elementary School in Prince William County.

Volunteers constructed an 8 x 12-foot shed at the entrance of the trail at Colgan High School, as well as built two kiosks positioned at each end of the trail. In addition, volunteers:

Flory Center holds ‘common questions’ conference series

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Published June 4, 2016 at 9:37AM | Updated June 5, 2016 at 10:27PM

Nury Mena, Branch Manager for Fulton’s Manassas Branch, presented the check to Flory Small Business Centre President Linda Decker.

This summer, the Flory Center is hosting a to address the most common questions and concerns that small business owners, new and old, have. As with all services offered by the Flory Small Business Center, Inc. these conferences will be offered at no charge to the participant, however pre-registration is required.

Each conference will feature speakers who are experts in the field, from bonding experts to a master of etiquette and including a presentation from a member of the Prince William County Police Department. Running from 9:00am – 1:00pm, these conferences will cover the essentials skills and knowledge needed to better navigate through the finer details of running your own small business.

Southland Concrete to invest $6 million in Prince William for new corporate headquarters and yard

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Published June 3, 2016 at 12:58PM

Southland Concrete, a recognized leader in the construction industry, invests $6 million in Prince William County for new Corporate Headquarters. Renowned in the Greater Washington metropolitan area, the company's recent projects include the National Museum of the Marine Corps (pictured here); Novant Health Prince William Medical Center; FBI Training Facility; George Mason University; Jiffy Lube Live; and many others over its 40+ year history. [Photo courtesy of Southland Concrete]

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Candland announces first youth art contest

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Published May 31, 2016 at 4:59PM

Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland

Supervisor Pete Candland would like to invite local children to participate in the First Annual Gainesville District Youth Art Contest. The contest is open to all children in Kindergarten through 5^th Grade. Entries will be accepted in any medium, painting, drawing, sculpture, etc. The contest theme for the artwork is Summer Vacation.

Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on June 8, 2016, at 6 PM at the Haymarket Gainesville Community Library. All entries will be displayed through the month of June at the library. Winners will receive a gift card and have their artwork displayed in Supervisor Candland’s office until June 2017.

Locally-owned Jirani Coffeehouse celebrates grand opening

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Published May 26, 2016 at 8:22AM

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Metz music students take 1st place at Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion

By Potomac Local News

Published May 24, 2016 at 3:03PM

Manassas & Manassas Park Democrats announce nomination process for 2016 local elections

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Published May 18, 2016 at 2:40PM

The Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled assembled caucuses to nominate Democratic candidates for Manassas and Manassas Park races in the November 8, 2016 General Election.

Specifically, the MMPCDC seeks to nominate Democratic candidates for mayor and city council in each city and for Manassas City treasurer (subject to a special election for that office being placed on the November 8 ballot). In each city, three city council seats and one mayoral seat are up for election this November.

Town of Quantico needs veterans for Racer Quest for Veterans with Disabilities project

By Potomac Local News

Published May 1, 2016 at 5:24PM

Are you a disabled Veteran interested in canoeing or kayaking? Or a disabled Veteran already experienced in kayaking?

The Town of Quantico, in cooperation with the American Canoe Association (ACA) and USA Canoe/Kayak (USACK), are looking for eligible disabled Veterans to participate in their upcoming Racer Quest for Veterans with Disabilities project being held on May 27 and 28.