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November 18, 2009
City council considers ending Internet service
If Manassas Councilman Jonathan L. Way had his druthers, he'd shut down the city's low-cost Internet service as soon as possible, because it's costing the city more than $100,000 a month.
November 17, 2009
Writers, get inspired
Bull Run library to host several events
Insurance company gives away car seats
The Corrigan Agency Inc. of Nationwide Insurance, Manassas, recently gave away free car seats at a recent Hispanic Community Corazon event.
November 16, 2009
Councilman accused of election fraud resigns; charge dropped
Prosecutors on Monday dropped an election fraud charge against Manassas Park City Council member Peter Farrell, who resigned his post Friday.
November 15, 2009
Tea time at historic Liberia Mansion
Guests at the Victorian Tea on Saturday at the historic Liberia Mansion in Manassas were treated to a return to the elegance of the 19th century.
Linda Womack named Woman of the Year
Linda Gayle Womack has been named Woman of the Year and will be a participant in the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade.
Manassas artist shows work at Center for the Arts
Longtime Manassas artist Lu Harris has many of her favorite paintings on display at the Center for the Arts in Old Town Manassas.
Non-profit groups bowl for charity
About two dozen non-profit organizations, including Project Mend-A-House, Manassas, competed in a non-profit bowling tournament recently sponsored by the United Way and Williams Pipeline/Transco.
Display of patches stirs military, NASA memories
Foster’s Grille in Old Town Manassas recently became a place to look at memories or enlighten the imagination of the young.
November 13, 2009
Prince William County land seized in Iran investigation
Federal prosecutors seek to take over four U.S. mosques, a New York City skyscraper and 100 acres in Prince William County owned by a Muslim organization suspected of being controlled by the Iranian government.
November 12, 2009
Seniors Manassas: Annual bazaar makes splash
The big news around the center this week has been the great success of the annual bazaar and rummage sale held last Saturday.
Learn emergency preparedness in Manassas
Manassas is bringing “Ready Virginia” to the local level.
Old Town’s gingerbread house contest coming
The Old Town Manassas Gingerbread House contest is about to begin.
November 11, 2009
Manassas council agrees to spend $100K on civil war anniversary
Members of the Manassas City Council like the idea of commemorating the 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas so much that they’re ready to give up $100,000 to make it happen in 2011.
November 09, 2009
Hoadly fire displaces one
One person was displaced after a fire broke out at Manassas home Saturday evening.
November 08, 2009
Manassas/Manassas Park Community Events
The Manassas Museum System presents "Virginia Women in History: 2009 Exhibit." On Sunday at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood News: Manassas area winter clothing giveaway
Manassas City Elementary School counselors have partnered with Manassas Baptist Church to host a clothing giveaway Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Benevolent buccaneers
Patrick Perez and ED DiBrango’s “pirate ship” Halloween attraction drew about 600 visitors this year. The men raised $240 in donations for SERVE.
Neighborhood News: Flying carpet rides with ‘Aladdin, Jr.’
The Center for the Arts' Pied Piper Theatre brings "Aladdin, Jr." to the stage this fall.
November 07, 2009
It’s my town: Win a chance to be Santa’s guest
The Merry Old Town Chocolate Bar is now on sale at participating merchants in Old Town. One of these milk chocolate bars contains the Golden Ticket.
Manassas Fugitive of the Week
Manassas police are searching for Desmond Armand Mason and his roommate, Patrick Cephas Williams, in connection with the theft of televisions from the Wellington apartment complex.
Little Theatre to present ‘Arcadia’
Prince William Little Theatre will present Tom Stoppard's acclaimed British work "Arcadia" for the next three weekends.
November 06, 2009
Author to give presentation on cemetery at museum
Every tombstone at Arlington National Cemetery tells a story.
Pulitzer-Prize winning poet to read at museum event
Claudia Emerson, winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her work "Late Wife," will read from her works Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Manassas Museum.
November 03, 2009
Optimists to host club international president
Donald R. Sievers, 2008-2009 Optimist International president, will be in Manassas on Nov. 15 to present special citations to three superintendents of schools.
Readers Day expects 400
The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is finalizing plans for National Young Readers Day.
November 01, 2009
The Wu sisters expand Happy Eatery operations to Manassas
Victoria Wu and her sister, Emily Wu-Rorrer, recently opened Cakes by Happy Eatery, a bakery and cafe at 9685 Liberia Ave.
History, Stonewall style
Manassas area middle schoolers could have voice heard on grant
Community events
»Friday at 6 p.m.: ArtBeat Gallery will host an opening reception for an exhibit by Satya Chase and Elena Wright.
Liberia Plantation opens for Home Schoolers
Students learn about Civil War era
