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PW Police look for Manassas Park man. 20, suspected in Jan. 9 homicide in Manassas

On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at 6:19PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 8300 block of Sunset Dr. in Manassas (20110) to investigate a shooting.

“Plant More Plants” campaign renews emphasis on bayscaping

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is pushing the Plant More Plants campaign to help improve the Chesapeake Bay. The campaign encourages residents to help protect the Chesapeake Bay while having fun, improving their yards and reducing polluted runoff.

They jumped from business to teaching

These former business people agree they now are passionate about teaching. These Prince William County VA teachers got a boost from Educate VA, a career switcher program of Virginia's community colleges.

Competitions for young writers

Young writers may enter two competitions sponsored by the Virginia Writers Club. One offers a scholarship. The other offers cash prizes. High school seniors and home-schooled seniors compete for the scholarship, with entries due May 1. MIddle and high school students compete in the Golden Nib contest, with entries due Sept. 3.

May 15 workshop about profit in growing produce

With renewed emphasis on buying and eating fresh produce, along comes the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service with a May 15 workshop in Manassas VA that could answer some questions. VCE specialists will cover several topics to address: What does it take to have a profitable greenhouse production of local produce?

Wolf shines light on cyber attacks at GMU hearing

Congressman Frank Wolf, whose district includes part of Prince William County-Manassas-Manassas Park area of Virginia, shared his growing concerns about cyber threats from China at a Manassas field hearing of the U.S.-China Security and Economic Review Commission, according to a news release from his Capitol Hill office.

Manassas police cruiser hits townhouse

A city of Manassas VA police cruiser struck a townhouse and two vehicles in the vicinity of Grant Avenue and Buckner Road when the police officer lost control of the vehicle enroute to an emergency call on March 23. All parties involved were evaluated at Prince William Hospital and released. The Manassas City fire marshal deemed the house uninhabitable until repairs are made. The townhouse residents were relocated by the American Red Cross. The accident is under investigation.

PW schools art show to feature 10,000 student works

Art by students in grades K-12 will be on display at Hylton High School in Woodbridge VA on March 24. This will be the 42nd year for the art show.

Certified Nurses recognized March 19

In Manassas VA Prince William Hospital is recognizing Certified Nurses Day on Monday, March 19 by honoring its 116 board certified nurses
Today's Obituaries

John Skinner, retired Police Chief, City of Manassas, VA

Chief Skinner dedicated his life to Law Enforcement with more than 37 years of service across all levels, from the line officer to the Chief of Police.

Betty Thomas Anastasi, retired Chief Deputy Clerk of PWC Circuit Court

A memorial service was held on Aug. 11, 2024 for Betty Thomas Anastasi, 99, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living of Manassas.

Edward Wyrsch, life-long sports fan, track star, youth sports organizer, veteran, IRS retiree

Edward James Wyrsch passed away on August 4, 2024 at his home in Haymarket, VA .
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