2 Min Brief Topic: Osbourn High School Baseball Recognition: 2025–26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award By the numbers: Teams must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA during the academic year to qualify. Why it matters: Osbourn’s baseball players are earning recognition not only for their performance on the field, but also for their work…
2 Min Brief Topic: First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas What happened: Thousands of residents and visitors filled downtown Friday for the Aug. 7 “Dog Days of Summer” First Friday, with live music, family activities, local businesses and dogs throughout Old Town. Why it matters: First Friday has become one of downtown Manassas’ most visible…
Judicial Center expansion puts a 117-year-old Manassas landmark at risk 2-Minute Brief Topic: Old Bennett School and the Prince William Judicial Center expansion Decision: The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 7-1 on July 21 to authorize additional design work for the Judicial Center expansion. The County’s current plan calls for Old Bennett School…
2-Minute Brief Why it matters Virginia approved several housing changes in 2026 that will affect what can be built in Manassas and how much authority the City has over certain housing projects. Three separate policies are involved: ADU – Accessory Dwelling Unit A second dwelling on the same residential lot as a primary home,…