According to Young, he did not seek out the role, but was nominated by a committee for the seat.
“Our nominating processes are fairly self perpetuating. Every year, a nominations committee gets together and seeks to recommend candidates…I’ve been on the board for a long time as a district representative, and was asked to be allowed to put up my name for nomination and I thought about it for a little while, and said sure,” said Young.
Deborah Campbell, a communications specialist for the county, has provided more information on the costs associated with the solar panels project.
More in a statement from Campbell:
Norfolk Southern is bringing Steam Engine 611 to the City of Manassas during the 21st Annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival on Saturday, June 6. The “611” belongs to the Virginia Museum of Transportation, but Norfolk Southern will have it out for 11 round-trip single day excursions beginning with the Railway Festival on Saturday.
Looking for a way to keep your kids busy this summer? The Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center has a massive indoor swimming pool and is hosting its annual Summer Camp.
A majority of Freedom’s summer campers will go swimming each day. The times are scheduled, and camping groups are rotated to keep the pool from getting overcrowded.
On the morning of May 27, 19-year old Jada Barnes was arrested by Prince William police in relation to an issue she was having with an acquaintance.
The original incident included Barnes allegedly making threats against the acquaintance, by text message and by phone, according to Prince William police.
Last week, two Democratic primary candidates for the Potomac district – Andrea Bailey and Dumfries Town Councilman Derrick Wood – met for a debate.
The debate was an opportunity for voters to meet the candidate and learn their stances prior to the upcoming primary, which is on June 9.
Residents in the Potomac Shores development may soon see a multi-million dollar spa and resort.
According to Potomac Supervisor Maureen Caddigan, there has been talk of being a resort and spa within the development, to help boost economic development in the area.
According to Prince William police, the focus of the operation was to find individuals that were providing illegal narcotics to teens and young adults.
The “Growing Pains” operation began in February.
It’s time to find new office space.
The Mason Enterprise Center, a business incubator at the Science and Technology Campus of George Mason University, will close June 30. In its place will be an expanded Virginia Serious Games Institute, which is currently located in the campus’ business incubator.
Close to 100 people gathered at the Center for the Arts for the inaugural Manassas Business Appreciation Breakfast where they celebrated the City’s entrepreneurial spirit and thriving business community. The City of Manassas and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted the event to recognize local businesses.
In his opening remarks, Mayor Harry J. Parrish II thanked the audience for choosing Manassas and “for all that you bring to the community.” Beyond creating jobs and boosting the local economy, he acknowledged the many business leaders who serve on boards and commissions and participate in the robust calendar of events.
