Daily Archives: August 21, 2026

Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Will Resign Earlier Than Announced

Her departure, previously planned for the end of the year, is now effective Sept. 30 2-Minute Brief Why it matters Manassas will soon have a new mayor. City Council will select someone to serve temporarily, and voters will later elect a successor to complete the remainder of Davis-Younger’s term. What happened Mayor Michelle Davis has…

Hometown Hero: Manassas Native Capt. Nakia Cooper Closes a 30-Year Navy Career

The Osbourn High School graduate went from Manassas to commanding American warships and Sailors around the world. As his Navy career comes to an end, Cooper is giving much of the credit to the family, mentors and Sailors who stood beside him. Nearly 30 years after taking his first Navy oath, Capt. Nakia M. Cooper…