Prince William County’s proposed overhaul of its data center zoning rules reaches the Planning Commission on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with commissioners expected to consider whether to recommend the changes to the Board of County Supervisors. The proposal would reduce the county’s Data Center Opportunity Zone by about 62%, from roughly 9,698 acres to about 3,654…
Manassas City Police are continuing to seek Christian Cruz Chicas in connection with a July 4 shots-fired incident in the 8600 block of Bruton Parish Court. 2-MINUTE BRIEF WHAT HAPPENED: Manassas City Police investigated a shots-fired incident July 4 in the 8600 block of Bruton Parish Court. WHO IS WANTED: Christian Cruz Chicas is wanted…
Thirty days ago, the Manassas Journal was an idea. A small group of residents believed Manassas had lost something important when it lost its local newspaper, and we decided to see if we could build one again. The first month has been harder than we expected. We are volunteers. We have learned as we went.…
Manassas City Police say Tasheem Douglas, 21, has been arrested and transferred to the Prince William County Adult Detention Center after investigators identified him as one of the shooters in Friday night’s Old Town Manassas shooting that killed a 16-year-old girl. Police said Tuesday that officers were flagged down at 9:28 p.m. Sept. 4 in…
Police Chief Doug Keen says community information is helping investigators, who are still determining whether a wounded 21-year-old man was connected to the shooting. 2-MINUTE BRIEF WHAT POLICE NOW BELIEVE: Investigators believe two shooters exchanged gunfire near the railroad tracks in Old Town Manassas and then fled the area. VICTIMS: Police Chief Doug Keen said…
Manassas City Police are asking the public for help after a shooting Friday night killed a 16-year-old girl and wounded a 21-year-old man. 2-MINUTE BRIEF WHAT HAPPENED: Manassas City Police are investigating a shooting in Old Town Manassas that occurred while First Friday was underway. VICTIMS: Police Chief Doug Keen said a 16-year-old female died…
The Elevation Aviation co-founder is building a flight school at Washington Manassas Airport while staying close to the changes reshaping aviation around him. 2-MINUTE BRIEF WHO HE IS: Ian Tracey, 25, is a Fairfax native and one of three partners behind Elevation Aviation at Washington Manassas Airport. HOW IT STARTED: After one semester of college,…
Flashback Friday returns Sept. 4 with restaurants, shops, entertainment and DORA — in a town where somebody probably knows your mom. 2-MINUTE BRIEF WHAT: First Friday: Flashback Friday WHEN: Friday, Sept. 4, 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Historic Downtown Manassas WHAT TO EXPECT: Restaurants, shops, vendors, entertainment and downtown streets closed to vehicle traffic. DESIGNATED…
The temporary City of Manassas Housing Advisory Board is seeking a broader role in housing policy as new state laws, regional planning efforts and local housing funding change.
Airport Director Juan Rivera says a new terminal is nearing construction and talks with a prospective first airline are advanced, marking the latest step in a transformation that began decades ago.