MANASSAS — This past weekend’s canceled Civil War Weekend was a missed opportunity for business owners, residents and history buffs.
The annual event draws re-enactors and tourists for a series of events including a parade, and social dance. The city canceled the event in light of a protest in Charlottesville where one woman was killed by a white nationalist who is accused of driving his car into a crowd of counter protesters on the street.
STAFFORD COUNTY — An Amtrak train slammed into a tractor trailer in Stafford County.
The crash occurred at 9:40 a.m. in the rural Arkendale section of the county, at the intersection of Brent Point and Arkendale roads.
MANASSAS — New signs designed to make it easier to find parking in Downtown Manassas could be installed before Christmas.
The new blue signs with a large “P” printed on them, the international symbol to denote vehicle parking, will replace the traditional brown signs that match other street signs in downtown.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Fire and rescue officials in Prince William County are watching the disastrous effects Hurricane Harvey is having in Houston.
While the storm may be nearly 1,400 miles away, officials here know hurricane season is far from over. And they urge residents to be prepared should a Harvey-like storm take aim at our region.
MANASSAS PARK — A two-lane bridge is back to normal.
The Old Centreville Road bridge over the Bull Run River was scheduled to reopen to traffic in both directions Saturday morning, Aug. 26.
MANASSAS — A group marching from Charlottesville to Washington demanding the removal of President Trump, while “confronting white supremacy” will march through Manassas.
The 110-mile, 10-day “March to Confront White Supremacy” begins today in Charlottesville will follow Route 29 north through Fauquier County. Then, marchers will turn onto Route 28 and march to Manassas on Sunday, Sept. 3.
OCCOQUAN — Tourists flock to the tiny town of Occoquan just off Interstate 95 for the shops, restaurants, water views of the river, and special events in the town’s new River Mill Park.
All this has made for a tough time for drivers searching for a parking space.
Parents can track the school bus using a new app as Prince William County Public Schools students head back to class today to start the new year. [Prince William Times]
Hylton High School graduate and football standout Ahmad Brooks was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. [Insidenova.com]
DUMFRIES — Karleen Kovalcik has her work cut out for her.
A lot of the history in Virginia’s oldest town of Dumfries is anecdotal. Amateurs completed some of the archaeology studies done in the old port town that once rivaled other east coast ports during the 18th century.
