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HOMICIDE: Lt. Cmdr. Crabbe’s Bond Denied; Defense Argues Self-Defense in Husband’s Killing

Published October 30, 2024 at 2:50PM

Marilyn Martin looks through a photo album of photos from her daughter Latoya Crabbe’s youth. Crabbe is charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the shooting death of her estranged husband Curtis Crabbe Jr. (Photo by Alan Gloss)

On October 29, a Prince William Circuit Court judge denied an appeal for bail for Dr. Latoya Crabbe, who stands accused of second-degree murder in the shooting of her husband, Curtis Crabbe Jr.

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Mixed Trends in Mail-In and In-Person Voting; Early Ballots Surge

By Potomac Local News

Published October 29, 2024 at 12:51PM

Stafford County voters wait to cast absentee in-person ballots ahead of the November 5, 2024 General Election.

As early voting continues across the area, the voter turnout for 2024 reflects shifts in participation compared to previous election cycles, with mixed trends between mail-in and in-person ballots.

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Manassas Unveils Major Details for New Hilton Tapestry Hotel Project Downtown

By Potomac Local News

Published October 29, 2024 at 9:08AM | Updated November 25, 2024 at 4:32PM

During the October 28, 2024, Manassas City Council meeting, Patrick Small, the city’s economic development director, provided a long-awaited update on the upcoming Old Town Hotel project.

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Kid-Designed Playground Unveiled in Manassas’ Fairmont Park

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 29, 2024 at 9:00AM

Volunteers from the community, along with staff and volunteers from Prince William County Parks and Recreation, KABOOM! and Amazon Web Services InCommunities pose for group photo to celebrate the completion of the playground build at Fairmont Park. [Photo by Tavan Smith]

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City Manager Asks Council to Host Fewer Events Next Summer

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 28, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 28, 2024 at 9:19AM

City Manager Douglas Keen proposed changes to the city's events schedule. [Photo courtesy of the City of Manassas]

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New Osbourn High Principal Talks Accreditation, New Policies

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 26, 2024 at 3:59PM | Updated October 27, 2024 at 3:44PM

Jennifer Chapman, Ed.D., gave an in-depth presentation to the School Board on Oct. 22.

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Poll: Do You Think the New Osbourn High Policies Will Help?

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 26, 2024 at 3:42PM | Updated October 27, 2024 at 3:48PM

The new principal of Osbourn High School has rolled out a variety of new policies and practices in an effort to increase student performance at Manassas’ only high school.

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We Had a Blast at Manassas ‘Haunted Happenings’

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2024 at 3:41PM

We had a blast at Haunted Happenings in Downtown Manassas.

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Manassas City Public Schools Struggles with High Absenteeism Rates, Particularly at Osbourn High School

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2024 at 12:53PM | Updated October 27, 2024 at 2:59PM

Recent data presented at the October 22 Manassas City School Board meeting showed that Osbourn High School has seen a significant rise in absenteeism.

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Osbourn High’s CTE Program Shines, New Expansion Plans on the Horizon

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2024 at 12:52PM | Updated October 27, 2024 at 8:38PM

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Osbourn High School is a shining example of how Manassas City Public Schools are preparing students for both college and careers by offering practical, hands-on learning experiences.

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