Manassas Park Election Volunteers Can Register Online

Election officers help direct the voting process during the election season.

Obama's Lead Shrinks in Virginia, University Poll Shows

Quinnipiac University poll shows presidential race in a dead heat at 44-44 percent in battleground state.

Manassas Park Could Gain $4 Million, New City Hall in Property Deal

Manassas Park City Council heard more about a proposal that could result in $4 million and a free office building or office space for city business. In exchange, the city would either sell or give the developer 40 acres of land for the building.

What the Neighbors are Doing: Manassas City's Credit Gets Upgraded

While Manassas Park received two credit downgrades in one year, things are looking up financially for neighbor Manassas City. Increase in tax base, operational cuts cited as reasons for upgrade by Moody's Investor Service.

City Council to Honor Park Center Automotive Owner David Ford

David Ford, owner of Park Center Automotive, will be recognized at tonight's Manassas Park City Council meeting.

VPAP: Obama, Romney Close in Donor Funds from Manassas Park, Manassas

Both candidates raise nearly $2 million from donations greater than $200, but Romney has $100,000 lead.

Manassas-Based Firm to Promote Retail in City Center

True North, the owner of City Center in Manassas Park, recently hired a new company to manage the retail aspect of the upscale development.

Manassas Park Borrows $4 Million to Cover Annual Shortfall

Deal with Alliance Bank covers city's projected shortfall.

VRE Chief to Host Online Forum at Noon Today

Rich Dalton to answer questions between noon and 1 p.m. today.

Existing E-ZPass Customers Won't be Charged $1 Fee

A proposal to charge $1 to all users was dropped in favor of fees on new customers; transponder deposits also nixed.

UPDATED: New Retail, Residential Development Proposed for Manassas Park

Park Place at The Station, a mixed-use property much like City Center, is slated for Manassas Park. The owner of the property said he is in talks with executives to bring the first pharmacy to the city as part of the project.

Doc Drop: City Council to Have Closed Session Tonight

The Manassas Park Governing Body will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in its chambers at Manassas Park City Hall.

Section of Manassas Drive Closed Sunday

Norfolk Southern Railroad is doing work on the rails Sunday, July 8 in Manassas Park.

VRE Holiday Schedule in Effect Today, No Service Wednesday

Virginia Railway Express is implementing its holiday schedule today in anticipation of commuters leaving work early.

VRE New CEO Sends Letter to Riders

Rich Dalton the new CEO of the Virginia Railway Express, addresses the railway's customers in a letter Sunday.

Storms Prompt Activation of PWC Emergency Operations Center

The county's EOC is in partial activation mode in light of Friday's storm and subsequent outages.

E-911 Dispatch Out of Service in Prince William County

The PWC communications center, Manassas City or Manassas Park aren't able to receive 911 calls.

No Child Left Behind Law Exemption Granted For Virginia

Manassas Park educators call No Child Left Behind Law standards non-realistic.

New VRE Fares in Effect July 1

Tickets purchased prior to July 1 are good for one year for rides on the Manassas and Fredricksburg Virginia Railway Express lines.

Accused Manassas White Supremacist Indicted by Grand Jury

Police said Manassas resident Douglas Howard Story gave an undercover agent his AK-47 and $125 so it could be converted into an automatic weapon.

Man Suspected of Running Over Police Officer Declared Insane

Robert Daniel Washington, III 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.

Coach Accused of Sexually Abusing Players to Appear in Court

Dennis Reed Dyer is accused of sexually assaulting some of the children who played on his tee-ball team in the 1970s.

NOVEC Offers Internet Service to Customers

The electric co-op recently announced it is offering Internet service.

Manassas Park Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 Tonight

Storms could bring gusts, downpours.

Shrouded In Mystery: Investigators Work to Identify Skeletal Remains

Northern Virginia law enforcement and the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner met with reporters Thursday morning in an effort to identify three sets of skeletal remains found over the course of nine years in three spots in Northern Virginia.

VRE Board Appoints Acting CEO

Richard Dalton takes over on July 1 from retiring CEO Dale Zehner.

Undocumented Teen Cautiously Optimistic About New Immigration Policy

Fifteen-year-old Lisbeth Valladares said she was brought into the U.S. illegally from El Salvador when she was 7.

Smoking on VRE Platforms Could Be Banned

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.

Speak Out: Marshall Upset Over Appointment of Gay Judge

Manassas Park Del. Bob Marshall worked to successfully block the judgeship appointment of Richmond's openly gay prosecutor Tracy Thorne-Begland.

Fourth Candidate Throws Hat in Ring for City Council Seat

Jeanette Rishell currently serves on the board of directors of the Upper Occoquan Service Authority.

City Tax Assessor Leaves Post For Italy

Richardson Sanderson vacated his role as tax assessor this week. He's held the position since 2007.

Manassas Park Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Manassas Park.

Three Manassas Park Councilmen to Seek Re-election This Year

All three councilmen with expiring terms said they are seeking their positions again.

Manassas Park Stands Behind Marshall in GOP Primary

Del. Bob Marshall received most of Manassas Park's votes in Tuesday's GOP Primary.

Manassas Park Delegate Bob Marshall Hoping for Win in Senate GOP Primary

Voter registrar reports low voter turnout in area on rainy Tuesday.

Name Recognition Key in GOP Primary

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.

GOP Primaries Set for Tuesday

Republican primaries set for U.S. Senate race.

Voter Registration Office Open Saturday for Absentee Voting

If you work more than 11 hours a day, including your commute, you are eligible to vote absentee.

City's Insurer To Pay for Ruined Rt. 28 Welcome Sign

The insurance company for Manassas Park will attempt to collect damages from the driver responsible for the sign's demise.

City Honors Long-Time Residents

Manassas Park City Council presented the city's long-time residents with certificates and thank them for their loyalty Tuesday.