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It’s time for fresh, locally grown food

Published April 10, 2015 at 7:38AM | Updated March 19, 2016 at 5:45PM

The Manassas City Farmers Market sells fresh and organic food.

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On April 9 the City of Manassas Farmer’s Market opened for the season. This is the 24^th season the City’s Farmer’s Market has been delivering fresh produce and goods to residents and visitors of the City of Manassas. On Thursdays, the Farmer’s Market is located in the Harris Pavilion and on Saturdays it is located in parking lot B or the water tower lot. Both markets are open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In June, July and August there is a summer evening market from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Harris Pavilion.

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Manassas Airshow Bringing in the Big Jets

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Published April 3, 2015 at 8:24AM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:12PM

The Manassas Airshow will take place Saturday, May 2.

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On May 2, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Manassas Airshow is bringing in Breitling Jet Team, the largest professional civilian flight jet team. This team demonstrates aerobatics with precision, speed, mastery and style. The Breitling Team coordinates a meticulous ballet in which planes sometimes fly within three meters of each other at speeds of over 700 kilometers per hour.

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Why this Occoquan home daycare won’t be allowed to expand

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2015 at 10:47PM

The number of children allowed at a home daycare in Occoquan will continue to be limited to five.

Sammy’s Home Child Daycare at 1613 Mount High Street wanted to care legally for up to 12 children. After it had been denied the request twice before, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors on Monday denied them a third time.

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Futrell, Qarni and McPike to meet for Prince William Primary Debates

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Published April 1, 2015 at 11:28AM | Updated April 16, 2015 at 12:40PM

The three candidates – Jeremy McPike, Delegate Michael Futrell and Atif Qarni – are hoping to fill the long held seat of Senator Chuck Colgan, will debate local issues concerning governance in the district, which includes Prince William County and Manassas.

The candidates will take part in a state-run primary on June 9, which will decide who will go against Republican challenger Hal Parrish, Mayor for the City of Manassas, in November.

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Stewart, Crawford; Nohe, O’Meara to meet for Prince William Primary Debates

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Published March 30, 2015 at 10:38AM | Updated April 1, 2015 at 11:44AM

Four candidates for elected office in Prince William County will meet for two separate debates Saturday, April 11.

First at 5:30 p.m., incumbent Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman, At-large Corey Stewart will meet his Republican challenger Chris Crawford to debate local issues concerning governance of Prince William County and the task of leading its Board of Supervisors. Both men are candidates in an April 25 party canvass, also known as a “firehouse” primary where Republican voters will decide who will go on to face Democrat challenger Rick Smith in November.

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Manassas celebrates Founders’ Day on First Friday, April 3

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Published March 25, 2015 at 12:27PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:12PM

When you say the words “Founders’ Day” it brings back images of a kinder, gentler time when people shared stories on front porches. The City of Manassas is celebrating Founders’ Day on First Friday, April 3, with restaurant specials, shops staying open late and, of course, birthday cake.

Stores and restaurants will be focusing on the history of the city and the buildings they inhabit.

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Cardinal Forest has 1,000 apartments and trusts JTC with IT infrastructure

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Published March 23, 2015 at 9:36AM | Updated February 6, 2020 at 11:05AM

Mike Walker, JTC Vice President

Vanessa Zambrana is the On-Site Community Manager at Cardinal Forest, located in Springfield, Virginia.

Cardinal Forest is a large condominium association and community that manages over 1,000 condo units for its owners within Fairfax County.

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Judge rules against Prince William Republicans, Primary Election not likely

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 20, 2015 at 2:30PM | Updated March 20, 2015 at 4:06PM

In keeping with what it calls the “status quo,” the Prince William Electoral Board will not allow local Republicans to hold Primary races in June.

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Secret Garden Café offers ‘gourmet comfort food’ in Occoquan

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Published March 16, 2015 at 1:30PM | Updated March 16, 2015 at 2:20PM

The Secret Garden Café, located in Occoquan, offers area residents a chance to relax patio-side and enjoy dishes made from scratch on the premises.

The café’s style is ‘gourmet comfort food’ according to Allison Dauksz, the café’s general manager. It was started in April 2013 by a husband and wife team that have since sold the establishment.

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Porta, former Occoquan mayor, runs for supervisor seat

By Stephanie Tipple

Published March 16, 2015 at 10:55AM

Earnie Porta, a financial executive and former mayor of Occoquan, has announced his candidacy for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.

Porta plans to run for the Occoquan seat, currently held by Supervisor Michael May. May plans to run for the Prince William Commonwealth Attorney, and will be vacating his board seat.