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Osbourn High School Earns Blue Ribbons Across Performing Arts, Posts 9% Math SOL Gain

By Potomac Local News
Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

Osbourn High School is celebrating a banner year of academic, artistic, and athletic success, highlighted during a presentation to the Manassas City Council on May 11. Principal Dr. Jennifer Chapman shared the Eagles’ achievements, painting a picture of a school community thriving through innovation, dedication, and strong support.

All qualifying performing arts programs — choir, band, and orchestra — earned Blue Ribbons with superior ratings at competitions. The choir delivered a standout Disney spectacular and earned an invitation to perform at Disney earlier in the year. Students in orchestra, band, and visual arts are advancing to state-level competitions, while the school hosted its annual art show and Rock Fest.

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Manassas Vice Mayor Eyes Top Job

By Potomac Local News
Wolfe

“I hope to be the next mayor,” InsideNoVa reported. “My phone has blown up with folks asking/wanting me to run for Delegate. While I appreciate the support and good wishes, my focus and future in politics is in Manassas, on your Council and hopefully as your Mayor.”

Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, a Democrat, plans to resign in December, opening the seat in January. The City Council could appoint an interim mayor from its members or call a special election under Virginia law. Wolfe, first elected to council in 2008 and a Democrat since 2016, has lived in the city since 1990.

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Former Manassas Councilwoman Lynn Forkell-Greene Discusses Delegate Resignation, City Council Shakeup, and Development Challenges in Manassas

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In the latest episode of the Potomac Local News podcast, host Uriah Kiser sat down with former Manassas City Councilwoman Lynn Forkell-Greene to unpack a whirlwind week in local politics and ongoing development issues facing the city.

Forkell-Greene, a longtime community advocate and active voice in Manassas affairs, provided insight into the surprise resignation of Delegate Michelle Maldonado and its ripple effects on city leadership.

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Council Votes to Protect Reserves Instead of Deeper Tax Cut as Utility Rates Jump 25%

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The Manassas City Council appears set to maintain the advertised $1.24 per $100 real estate tax rate for FY2027, preserving a $1.2 million contingency fund rather than dipping deeper into reserves for additional resident relief amid rising utility costs.

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CAN’T RETIRE IN MANASSAS ANYMORE: $750 Electric Bills, Soaring Taxes Force Locals Out While Council Pads Its Pay

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Lori Balta has lived on Sandy Court in Manassas since 2005. For 21 years, she and her husband planned to retire right here in the city they call home. Now that dream is slipping away.

Her January electric bill hit $750 — the highest in all her years here — followed by $650 in February and March. With her husband nearing retirement and her own close behind, Balta told Manassas City Council on April 27 that the combined impact of rising property assessments, local utility rate increases, and a surprise Dominion Energy shock may force them to sell and leave.

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Parks, Affordable Housing, and Mixed-Use Top Priorities in Final Mathis Shopping Center Redevelopment Plan

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Manassas City Council received the final conceptual master plan for the redevelopment of the Mathis Shopping Center during a work session, outlining a vision centered on parks and open space, affordable housing, and mixed-use development to transform the site into a livable neighborhood.

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Manassas City Council Unanimously Approves Washington Manassas Airport

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The Manassas City Council on Monday night unanimously approved renaming Manassas Regional Airport to Washington Manassas Airport as its commercial and ticketing name, moving forward with a rebranding effort supported by airport stakeholders but met with mixed reactions from some residents.

In a 7-0 vote, the council adopted Resolution R-2026-881. The airfield itself will continue to be known as Harry P. Davis Field, and the airport code HEF will remain unchanged. Officials estimated the cost of the name change at $100,000, to be funded entirely from the airport enterprise fund (fees collected at the airport) with no impact on the city’s general fund or taxpayers.

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Helen Zurita Joins Race for Manassas City Council

By Potomac Local News

Helen Zurita, a longtime Manassas resident and community organizer, announced her candidacy Monday for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council.

Zurita, who works as a community liaison for the nonprofit Creating Foundations for Hope, which supports hunger relief efforts, said her campaign focuses on practical leadership that puts working families and neighborhoods first. She emphasized protecting the city’s character while encouraging responsible growth, strengthening trust between residents and local government, and ensuring every part of the community feels heard.

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Manassas Schools Hikes Budget to $175.8M, Emphasize Staff Raises and Facility Needs

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) has adopted a $175.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027 across all funds, marking a roughly $15 million, or 9.3 percent, increase over the FY2026 adopted budget. School officials presented the spending plan during a joint meeting with Manassas City Council on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, emphasizing a needs-based balanced budget required under Virginia law while noting ongoing uncertainty at the state level.

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Manassas Residents Rally to Save Old Bennett School as Petition Nears 750 Signatures

By Uriah Kiser
Bennett School at the Prince William County courthouse.

A grassroots effort to preserve the historic Old Bennett School is gaining momentum in Manassas, with nearly 750 signatures collected in just two and a half weeks from city residents and local businesses.

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