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Manassas Park’s Development Agenda Up for Revision: Residential or Office First?

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas Park Governing Body is scheduled to make a pivotal decision on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, regarding a proposed amendment that could alter the development sequence of the City Center at Manassas Park, known as Park Central. The amendment under consideration would allow the construction of 110 residential apartments before a promised office building, a shift from the original development agreement.

Initially, the development agreement required the construction of an office building before any residential units. However, due to changes in market conditions, particularly the downturn in demand for office space prompted by the increase in remote work, city officials are considering a change in strategy.

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Manassas Park to Host Community Forum on Domestic Violence after Bhatt Disappearance

By Uriah Kiser
Hundreds of residents gathered at Signal Hill Park on Saturday, August 24, for a vigil to share their thoughts about the missing Manassas Park mother, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who is believed to have been murdered in her home. [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Local officials, including Delegate Michelle Maldonado (D), Vice Mayor Alanna Mensing, and Council Members Yesy Amaya and Darryl Moore, organized the event to create a safe and supportive environment for domestic violence survivors, they said during a governing body meeting on Sept. 17, 2024. A panel of representatives from various community-serving nonprofits will offer vital information on services available to victims and their families.

Attendees can hear from experts, ask questions, and gain insights into locally available resources. Among the organizations participating are agencies focused on mental health and emergency housing and advocates who work directly with survivors.

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Utility Plans to Improve Transmission Line Between Clifton and Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Dominion Energy has announced plans for a significant infrastructure upgrade with the Clifton to Winters Branch electric transmission rebuild project.

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Better Call Pignone: City to review option to keep its prosecuting attorney

By Uriah Kiser
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Manassas Park City has the option to extend its agreement with prosecuting attorney Michael Pignone. The city will retain Pignone at a cost of $4,500 per month, according to public documents, .

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City manager spending cap raised to $100,000

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The Manassas Park Governing Body is debating how much city manager Lazlo Palko should be able to spend without first notifying his seven bosses. 

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City considers increasing spending cap over mayor’s objections

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas Park Governing Body is debating how much city manager Lazlo Palko should be able to spend without first notifying his seven bosses. 

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Fireworks moved to July 1; Show has developed reputation for delays

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The Independence Day firework show in Manassas Park has developed a reputation for being slow, some city governing body members said during a March 7, 2023 meeting.

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