Profile for Keith Walker
Keith Walker is the communities and politics reporter for the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and occasionally fills in as a state politics reporter.Walker came to the Potomac News for the second time around in 2000. He was a photographer in his first stint at the paper between 1990 and 1996. Before coming to the newspaper, Walker served eight years as a U.S. Air Force photojournalist. He can be reached at kwalker@insidenova.com or 703-369-6751
Recent Content
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No write-in votes allowed in primary election
Virginia law doesn't allow for write-in votes in primary elections.
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Texting bill dead for now
The bill would made texting or sending e-mails while driving a primary offense.
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Volunteers collect donations for Prince William SPCA pet food pantry
Volunteers made the rounds with the van throughout Manassas and Prince William County collecting food for the pet food pantry.
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Tim Kaine stumps with Prince William Democrats, veterans
Tim Kaine told members of the Manassas and Manassas Park Democratic Committee on Saturday during a breakfast at Taste of Heaven Tea Room in Manassas that he would concentrate on the economy, the budget and finding common ground in Washington.
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New Park-and-Ride lot to open in Manassas next summer
Construction on the lot, which will will be accessible from Balls Ford Road via Cushing Road, will begin this April and be completed by July
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Lawmakers urge governor to speak out on transportation funds
Pending legislation would cut $361 million in existing transportation money coming to Virginia from the federal government.
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Prince William SPCA van to pick up pet food donations
Want to help needy pets? Buy some dog chow and call up the SPCA. They'll come get it Saturday.
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Manassas Park to update city's financial software
New software will help Manassas Park residents by showing them all of their city bills in one place, city officials said.
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Manassas mayor defers decision on Prescott house
The dilapidated house at 9300 Prescott Ave. in Manassas has been giving the Manassas City Council fits for at least five years.
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Manassas announces new city manager
John A. Budesky, of Mechanicsville, will start his new job as the Manassas City Manager March 5.
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Formerly homeless man featured in local media charged in sex assault
Danny Glass, of Woodbridge, has been charged with aggravated sexual battery and taking indecent liberties with a minor.
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School cafeteria food goes Cajun
Okra’s owner Charles Gilliam introduced Manassas students to Louisiana cuisine Friday as the national “Chefs Move to Schools” program.
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Dixon picked as Manassas Park fire chief
David O. Dixon, who is currently a battalion chief with the Norfolk Fire Department, was selected from 50 applicants for the job.
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Virginia public notices still need to be published in print
Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee votes down bill that would have repealed public notice law.
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Stomach virus breaks out Henderson Elementary School
The health department has gotten involved after an outbreak of Norovirus among students and teachers at the school in Montclair.
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Marshall wins Manassas Tea Party straw poll
Del. Robert G. Marshall, who is running for senate against former Gov. George Allen and others, prevailed in a Manassas Tea Party straw poll.
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Manassas Park High School students recognized for AP test scores
Manassas Park City Schools Superintendent Bruce McDade said it’s no accident that Manassas Park students rank high in their testing.
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Sacred Heart seniors monthly potluck becomes triple birthday celebration
Etta Bloomingdale turned 95 on Saturday, Louis Dvonch turned 92 in October and Robert Nugent will turn 91 on Feb. 24.
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Manassas City Schools official charged with drunken driving
The city's Director of Special Education and Related Services faces up to a year in jail if convicted.
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Torian bill unanimously passes House
House Bill 406 authorizes local governments to provide incentives and regulatory flexibility to defense contractors.
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