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Chinese travel to Manassas to learn about local government

Published October 21, 2015 at 1:25PM | Updated March 19, 2016 at 5:34PM

When delegates of the Shaoxing Yuecheng District in China were looking for an American local government to learn from, they selected the City of Manassas.

On Oct. 20, 2015, the City of Manassas hosted five members of the Shaoxing Yuecheng Delegation from China. Vice Mayor Way and City Manager W. Patrick Pate put together a team of senior staff to speak to the group. The group heard from the Chief of Police, Voter Registrar, Treasurer, City Attorney and the Purchasing Manager about local government processes and transparency in government.

Will this solve the design dilemma for Prince William County’s 13th high school?

By Potomac Local News

Published October 20, 2015 at 2:32PM

A rendering of what Prince William County's 13th high school, to be built behind Jiffy Lube Live, will look like once it opens.

There is a compromise in the works for a the design and layout of Prince William County’s 13th high school.

School Board Chairman At-large Milton Johns delayed what was going to be a vote Wednesday night on the new school building that will be located in western Prince William, either in a new development called Stone Haven or on a site on Rollins Ford donated to the county that was to become a park.

Developer, county in talks to remake Featherstone Square in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 20, 2015 at 11:56AM

The first new townhomes at Featherstone Station are now selling.

The townhomes represent some the newest construction in the area in more than 50 years, and are located near the intersection of Route 1 and Featherstone Road in Woodbridge.

Woodbridge Supervisor candidate vows to provide better customer service if elected

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Published October 20, 2015 at 9:59AM | Updated October 21, 2015 at 5:48PM

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A small business owner says his customer service skills would come in handy in local government if elected Woodbridge District Supervisor.

ACTS Thrift Store in Dumfries renovated

By Potomac Local News

Published October 19, 2015 at 8:54PM

The ACTS Thrift Store in Dumfries reopened this month after going being renovated.

The store now boasts new interior paint, exterior paint, a new store layout, and a newly paved parking lot, according to a press release.

Boston Market opening at Potomac Mills mall

By Press Release

Published October 19, 2015 at 8:04AM

Boston Market, a national fast casual chain specializing in rotisserie chicken and home style meals, will open its second restaurant in Prince William County on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 in the food court at Potomac Mills mall.

The Potomac Mills opening is a progression of the fast-casual chain’s desired expansion into the non-traditional segment of the restaurant industry.

Video of Prince William County School Board Chairman Debate

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2015 at 7:51PM | Updated October 18, 2015 at 8:54PM

Potomac Local sponsored a debate Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 featuring three candidates for Prince William County Public School Board Chairman.

Volunteers clean up Occoquan River

By Press Release

Published October 18, 2015 at 4:37PM | Updated October 18, 2015 at 5:52PM

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Despite a chilly and windy morning, 128 volunteers came out on foot and by boat to participate in FOTO’s Fall Occoquan River cleanup.

A big thank you goes out to all the community groups, the Boy Scouts of America, local schools and families with their children who collected 86 bags of trash, 24 bags of recyclables, eight tires, a flat screen TV, blinds, car generator, skate boards, a box spring and mattress, two oil barrels, carpets, foam pieces, large iron rings, pieces of a fence and a door, two crates and assorted pieces of Styrofoam and wooden boards.

Quantico street paving job 30 years in the making

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2015 at 12:10PM

Quantico streets are getting resurfaced for the first time in 30 years.

The Virginia Department of Transportation hired Julis Branscome Inc. to repave about 3 miles of streets in the small town. C Street, Broadway Street, Potomac Avenue, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th streets are all being repaved at a cost of $282,000.

These upcoming events help you celebrate ‘Spooktacular Manassas’

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Published October 16, 2015 at 2:42PM | Updated March 19, 2016 at 5:35PM

Now that the leaves are starting to take on red and auburn hues and the morning air feels crisp – it means it is time to celebrate fall in Manassas! From the annual Fall Jubilee to creepy cemetery tours, there is something going on every weekend in the City. There is no better place to celebrate autumn and Halloween!

The 2015-16 season of the Manassas Ballet Theater starts on Oct. 23 with the show “Jazz in Motion,” which combines ballet with contemporary and classic jazz standards. Show your tickets to several downtown restaurants and receive a dinner & a show discount! See the complete list online. Hylton Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $15.