What's up Manassas! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Mixed-use and open space envisioned for Mathis redevelopment in Manassas (insidenova.com) — Manassas officials have unveiled a final master plan to transform the city-owned Mathis Shopping Center into a mixed-use neighborhood with new parks, housing, and commercial space. The concept emphasizes open space buffers for nearby homes, potential affordable units, and phased redevelopment through future rezonings, while existing tenants can remain under current leases through 2030.
2. Don't Miss Out! Register Now for the May 7 Business Appreciation Breakfast (princewilliamliving.com) — City of Manassas businesses are invited to a free Business Appreciation Breakfast on May 7 at the Manassas Community Center, with registration due by May 1. Attendees will hear a workforce panel featuring local education and industry leaders, offering practical tips to recruit, train, and retain talent through programs like Grow Manassas and internship partnerships.
3. Manassas Residents Face $600 Annual Electric Bill Increase Starting in May (potomaclocal.com) — Every Manassas household and business will see higher electric bills starting in May, with typical homes paying about $50 more each month due to Dominion’s fuel adjustment. City leaders stress the city didn’t cause the increase, urge conservation where safe, and direct residents needing help to Social Services for possible assistance.
4. The Hylton Performing Arts Center Names Carolyn Hays as New Executive Director (princewilliamliving.com) — A major cultural institution serving Manassas and Prince William is getting new leadership as Carolyn Hays becomes executive director of the Hylton Performing Arts Center on May 10. Her appointment follows longtime director Rick Davis’s transformative tenure and comes as the Manassas-area venue expands its education programs, community partnerships, and role as a regional arts hub.
5. A Second Chance (princewilliamliving.com) — If you’re an adult in Manassas without a high school diploma, Prince William Public Libraries’ free Adult Career Online High School could be a life-changing option. The program offers accredited diplomas, built-in career certificates, and strong coaching support, all online and self-paced. With tens of thousands of local adults lacking diplomas, demand is growing and new scholarships are planned for 2026.
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