MANASSAS, Va. — City of Manassas fire officials have released additional information about the Signal Hill Road fire, confirming that approximately 30 residents were displaced and no civilians or first responders were injured. The fire affected a 12-unit apartment building. Power was shut off to the entire building, and approximately six apartments sustained fire, smoke…
By Manassas Journal Staff August 23, 2026 The property purchases and offer to buy a neighboring church have not led to a publicly identified project. They do, however, highlight Manassas’s role in Northern Virginia’s technology corridor. August 23, 2026 2-Minute Brief What happened: BlackChamber Partners reportedly acquired approximately 12 acres between Dean Drive and the…
Manassas Journal Hires Its First Paperboy Local paperboy returns to his old profession after a few decades away The Manassas Journal is hiring paperboys and gals, and we’re pleased to announce our first employee. Meet Dave. Dave has some experience. As a young teenager, he delivered the Journal Messenger through Manassas, back when a newspaper…
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…
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…
Prince William County says no demolition or site disturbance will occur before findings are released 2-Minute Brief Topic: Old Bennett School ground-penetrating radar survey Update: Prince William County has confirmed that the ground-penetrating radar fieldwork is complete, but the County has not yet received the preliminary or final report. Why it matters: The survey was…
Sara Brescia claims Board members authorized an investigation outside public view; hearing moved to September 24 2-Minute Brief What happened: School Board member Sara Brescia filed a court petition claiming that Board members communicated outside public view and authorized an investigation into comments she reportedly made privately. What she is asking: Brescia wants the court…
A baseline of academic performance, attendance, enrollment and funding as the 2026–27 school year begins Using the latest official information from the Virginia Department of Education and Manassas City Public Schools, the Manassas Journal has created a baseline for following the school division. The figures cover academic performance, attendance, enrollment and funding. The Journal…
From the courthouse and telephone switchboard to “Pill Hill,” the story of 9305 Main Street reaches across generations of Manassas life Manassas, Home to Home Every historic home has a story. Some were occupied by public officials, business owners, teachers, doctors or families whose contributions helped shape Manassas. Others hold quieter memories of children growing…
J.E. Rice Hardware’s longtime greeter, mascot, and friend Rescued 2016 – April 9, 2026 Manassas lost a familiar four-legged friend with the passing of Baileigh, the longtime greeter and mascot at J.E. Rice Hardware. She was approximately 12 years old. Baileigh’s story with the Rice family began in October 2016, when she was rescued from…