The average life expectancy of a fire truck is 20 years; there are multiple units in the city's fleet that are at or past that deadline.
Places where the public can go to escape the dangerous heat in Prince William County and Manassas City.
Council voted Monday night to keep the public hearing regarding the proposed changes to Hastings Marketplace residential development open; next meeting will be on Aug. 13.
Increase in tax base, operational cuts cited as reasons for upgrade by Moody's Investor Service.
Both candidates raise nearly $2 million from donations greater than $200, but Romney has $100,000 lead.
Free event will require tickets, distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis starting Thursday.
Code enforcement is reason for city's changes to zoning laws.
Chair of Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee EJ Scott reflects on life of Senator Yvonne B. Miller who passed away today.
News of the upheld Affordable Care Act didn't sit well with those in line at the Manassas free clinic.
Latino leaders who attended an economic roundtable discussion with U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine Wednesday strongly agreed with him on investing in education to provide jobs and boost the economy.
Robert Daniel Washington, III, of Manassas, was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the case of a Manassas Park Police officer who was hit by a car in September in Brandy Station.
Sheryl Bass is losing her seat to newcomer Ian Lovejoy starting July 1.
Arizona policy has similar aspects of Prince William County legislation.
House could be demolished this fall.
The CEO of the Virginia Railway Express will ask for the public’s opinion about a possible ban on smoking near train platforms before and after boarding.
Prince William County politician seeks Republican nomination
The City Council held a public hearing Monday to consider a request by Richmond American Homes of Virginia to use less brick on homes being built in the city.
As we look ahead to November’s elections, Manassas Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) casts his vote Tuesday at Signal Hill Elementary School.
Jennie Dean Precinct Chief Susan Reed said just 70 of the 5,089 registered voters had shown up by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Stephen J. Farnsworth, professor of political science at University of Mary Washington, said GOP nominee George Allen has two things going in his favor for Tuesday's primary.
Republican primaries set for U.S. Senate race. Are you ready?
Home-schooling mom of three says mounting federal debt motivated her to run for office.
The award is a first for the city.
Approximately 220,000 American flags will be placed on every headstone in the cemetery before Memorial Day.
The National Hurricane Center released its predictions for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday.
Renewable energy is a vast, complicated topic. Here's what you need to know.
Board Vice Chair Art Bushnell said a categorized budget could potentially cripple school operations.
The fourth and largest Community Emergency Response Team class in Manassas recently graduated.
The next election is the Republican Party Primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012.
City Council votes to allow a local funeral home to build, operate pet and human crematoriums despite some residents' concerns.
Residents are encouraged to leave one bag of non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday for their mail carriers to pick up and donate to a local food pantry.
George Allen is running for U.S. Senate. The former Virginia governor faces a Republican primary June 12.
Democratic Candidate for City Council Patricia Richie-Folks thankful for opportunity to run in May 2012 City race.
Republican nominees carry success into election day; while school board challengers Ilka V. Chavez and Ellen M. Purdy join the city's school board.
As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, more than 1,200 voters had shown up at the city's five precincts. Most people said they were surprised by the low voter turnout especially in a tightly contested election.
Manassas polling spots for voters on Tuesday.
Local blogger highlights why the upcoming school board election is so important to the city.
Tell us: Should Virginia continue to operate under Dillon Rule or should lawmakers leave more room for local governments to set their own course?
The city is rebroadcasting the school board and city council candidates forums this weekend on the city's government channel.