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Manassas Debates Veteran Tax Relief as Costs Soar Past $1 Million

By Uriah Kiser
Tim Demeria running for Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue in 2021. [Photo: Mike Beaty]

The Manassas City Council engaged in a contentious debate over tax relief programs for veterans and elderly residents. The discussions centered on financial sustainability, rising costs, and concerns over perceived inequities in the system.

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City Council Approves Pathway Vineyards Church in Manassas

By Caitlyn Meisner
The Manassas Presbyterian Church marker commemorating the building's original purpose. [Courtesy of Craig Swain via the Historical Marker Database]

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Future of GMBL Baseball Fields Uncertain as Manassas City Council Holds Closed-Door Talks

By Uriah Kiser
E.G. Smith Baseball Complex in Manassas [Photo: Greater Manassas Baseball League]

The Greater Manassas Baseball League (GMBL) is preparing for its Spring 2025 season, with registration open and late fees set to apply starting March 8.

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Fredericksburg Approves Technology Overlay District, Paving the Way for Data Centers

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

The Fredericksburg City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, to approve the Technology Overlay District (TOD), paving the way for data centers in Celebrate Virginia South.

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Manassas Budget Talks Start with Nearly 8% Increase in Average Tax Bill

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas City receives most of their funding from local property taxes. [Courtesy of Manassas City]

On Monday night, Police Chief — and former interim city manager — Douglas Keen presented the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget to Manassas City Council, proposing a nearly 8% increase in the average resident’s tax bill.

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Preview: Feb. 24, 2025 Manassas City Council Meeting

By Caitlyn Meisner

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Manassas Honors Doug Keen for Serving as Interim City Manager 

By Uriah Kiser
Mayor Michelle Davis Younger (left) and Douglass Keen (right).

The Manassas City Council honored Police Chief Douglass Keen for serving as the city’s interim leader for over a year. The council recognized Keen for his dedication and leadership during a transition period.

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Manassas City Council Extends Tax Incentive for Micron Amid Questions of Mayor’s Relationship with Company Executive

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council has voted to extend a lucrative tax incentive for Micron Technology Inc. through 2035, solidifying the semiconductor company’s continued presence in the city. The agreement, approved during the February 10, 2025, council meeting, ensures that Micron’s annual tax payments will increase by 4% while maintaining a lower tax rate than other manufacturers.

However, the decision has sparked concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger. Multiple sources indicate that Davis-Younger is in a relationship with Delbert Parks, Vice President and Site Director at Micron’s Manassas facility.

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Preview: Feb. 10 Manassas City Council Meeting

By Caitlyn Meisner

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‘We’re Awesome’: Economic Development Team Talks Manassas’ Growth

By Caitlyn Meisner
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Voodoo Brothers Cajun on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Manassas Dept. of Economic Development)

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