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It’s time for fresh, locally grown food

Published April 10, 2015 at 7:38AM | Updated March 19, 2016 at 5:45PM

The Manassas City Farmers Market sells fresh and organic food.

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On April 9 the City of Manassas Farmer’s Market opened for the season. This is the 24^th season the City’s Farmer’s Market has been delivering fresh produce and goods to residents and visitors of the City of Manassas. On Thursdays, the Farmer’s Market is located in the Harris Pavilion and on Saturdays it is located in parking lot B or the water tower lot. Both markets are open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In June, July and August there is a summer evening market from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Harris Pavilion.

Sen. Kaine leads economic development roundtable

By Potomac Local News

Published April 9, 2015 at 1:25AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:34PM

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Manassas Airshow Bringing in the Big Jets

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Published April 3, 2015 at 8:24AM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:12PM

The Manassas Airshow will take place Saturday, May 2.

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On May 2, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Manassas Airshow is bringing in Breitling Jet Team, the largest professional civilian flight jet team. This team demonstrates aerobatics with precision, speed, mastery and style. The Breitling Team coordinates a meticulous ballet in which planes sometimes fly within three meters of each other at speeds of over 700 kilometers per hour.

Futrell, Qarni and McPike to meet for Prince William Primary Debates

By Potomac Local News

Published April 1, 2015 at 11:28AM | Updated April 16, 2015 at 12:40PM

The three candidates – Jeremy McPike, Delegate Michael Futrell and Atif Qarni – are hoping to fill the long held seat of Senator Chuck Colgan, will debate local issues concerning governance in the district, which includes Prince William County and Manassas.

The candidates will take part in a state-run primary on June 9, which will decide who will go against Republican challenger Hal Parrish, Mayor for the City of Manassas, in November.

Haymarket man wins Marine Corps race

By Potomac Local News

Published March 30, 2015 at 7:37AM

Visitors to the National Museum of the Marine Corps were shook on Tuesday by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake. (KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

The 40th annual Marine Corps Marathon takes place Oct. 25 in the nation’s capital. But on Saturday morning, runners jogged 11.03 miles for a chance to compete in the forthcoming race. Read more.

Marine Museum at Quantico breaks ground on final wing

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 27, 2015 at 1:44PM | Updated March 28, 2015 at 1:20PM

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At the controls of an excavator, James Collins, of Winchester, put a gold-colored bucket shovel in the ground outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Manassas celebrates Founders’ Day on First Friday, April 3

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Published March 25, 2015 at 12:27PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:12PM

When you say the words “Founders’ Day” it brings back images of a kinder, gentler time when people shared stories on front porches. The City of Manassas is celebrating Founders’ Day on First Friday, April 3, with restaurant specials, shops staying open late and, of course, birthday cake.

Stores and restaurants will be focusing on the history of the city and the buildings they inhabit.

Manassas City Hall art exhibit: Water, water everywhere

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Published March 10, 2015 at 6:58AM | Updated March 19, 2016 at 5:46PM

Ducks Lake Wesserunsett at Ebb & Flow art exhibit will be held at Manassas, Virginia City Hall

Have you ever watched the Ebb & Flow of water as it laps against the bank, whether it is a river or the ocean? Photographer Hannele Lahti explores the visual fabric of life that is water in the next exhibit at The Hall at Manassas City Hall. Ebb & Flow is a photo exhibit capturing the fleeting moment when all of the variables meld together and are stilled. The exhibit opens on March 17 and runs through April 24 at City Hall, 9027 Center Street in Manassas, Virginia.

Hannele Lhati is a nationally-recognized documentary and fine art photographer who creates images that explore the wonder and fragility of the natural world. She is the owner of Hannele Lahti Photography and a contract photographer for National Geographic. As a child, Lahti grew up on a lake and learned to respect the natural world, to honor its beauty as she sat by the water’s edge with her grandfather.

First Friday March Madness in Downtown Manassas

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Published March 2, 2015 at 8:35AM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:15PM

There's some first Friday march madness planned

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Wintry mix today, into tomorrow morning

By Potomac Local News

Published March 1, 2015 at 9:02AM | Updated March 1, 2015 at 5:55PM

Road conditions deteriorated fast was snow fell fast on Jan. 26, 2011, on Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) in North Stafford. [File Photo: Mary Davidson/Potomac Local News]

The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department were called to the scene of another collision, at Shelton Shop and Courthouse Road. According to the department, one of the individuals in the crash was injured.

RE-14 on the scene with 2 vehicles head on 1 lane block and 1 injured.