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Manassas Council Voices Support for Competitive Teacher Pay Amid Budget Constraints

By Uriah Kiser

Members of the Manassas City Council voiced support for efforts to keep teacher pay competitive with neighboring Prince William County Schools during a joint meeting with the city’s School Board on March 26, 2025—even as the city faces tighter fiscal limitations and a far smaller student population.

The meeting came one day after the School Board adopted its overall budget for the next fiscal year on March 25, which includes $60.9 million in funding for Manassas City Public Schools. While the budget already includes a 5.5% average pay raise for all school employees, School Board members said an additional $1.7 million would allow them to offer a 7% increase—matching the raise announced by Prince William County Schools.

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Bridge Repairs Begin on Route 28 as City Prepares to Remove Canceled Bypass from Long-Range Plans

By Uriah Kiser

Drivers should expect delays on Route 28 (Centreville Road) as the Virginia Department of Transportation begins repairs to the bridge over Bull Run, located at the Fairfax County and Prince William County line.

Weather permitting, the work will involve single-lane closures between March 31 and April 24, during daytime hours:

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16 Months After Motel Demolition, Downtown Manassas Lot Becomes Temporary Parking

By Uriah Kiser
A backhoe operator clears debris from the demolished Old Towne Inn's parking lot, making way for a new $160,000 temporary parking lot in the heart of Downtown Manassas.

More than a year after the city demolished the Olde Towne Inn, efforts are underway to improve the now vacant lot in the heart of downtown Manassas. The city recently announced a $160,000 project to convert the space into a temporary parking lot, a move that comes as plans for a new hotel on the site have stalled.

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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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