Public Hearing on Proposed Bar and Billiards Scheduled for Tuesday Morning

The city of Manassas Park will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 9 a.m. to address The Point,a proposed bar and billiards slated to open at the site of the former Cue Club in the Manassas Shopping Center next month.

The Answers: Whose Dad is This Anyway?

Sadly, no one submitted the correct answers to our city council Father's Day Contest, so we'll keep the $50 prize. Here are the correct answers.

Governing Body Happy With Lupton As Fire Chief

Governing Body discusses chemical spill, new fire chief, and transportation during work session

City Water Passes Tests

The year-long testing of the city's water quality is mandated by the federal government.

Manassas Park Dog Park to Open Next Month

The much anticipated Manassas Park dog park is slated to open in July.

UPDATED: 7 Hospitalized After Chemical Spill at Signal Bay Waterpark

Signal Bay Water Park was evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a chemical spill in the pool.

New Pool Hall Subject of Planning Commission Meeting

Commission and new pool hall owners hammer out issues about safety, aesthetics and minors. The new pool hall could open as early as next month.

School Board Approves New Assistant Principal, Talks Budgeting With Mayor

The Manassas Park school board and Mayor Frank Jones talked streamlining the budget process Monday. The board also approved a new assistant principal for Manassas Park High School and voted to ask for exemption from the adequate yearly progress portion of

Amendment Allows Zoning Officials to Search Homes Without Owners' Consent

The city's zoning administrator can now obtain a search warrant to inspect homes suspected of zoning violations. City officials said obtaining a warrant is a last-ditch effort to get zoning matters rectified.

Two VA Delegates Condemn Del. Marshall's Anti-Gay Remarks

Delegates Adam Ebbin and David Englin issue statements condemning remarks by Del. Bob Marshall.

Voter Registrar Office Receives Additional $21,000 from Council, Prepares for Upcoming Elections

Voter Registrar Patricia Brendel and her staff are helping Manassas Park residents prepare for a busy upcoming election year, but the office still needs volunteers.

Governor Inks Bills That Could Land Human Traffickers in Jail for Life

Three bills signed Tuesday intend to prevent human trafficking in Virginia.

Governor Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation

Gov. Bob McDonnell signed three new pieces of legislation that will provide additional tools to combat human trafficking in Virginia during a ceremony held Tuesday at Washington Dulles Airport in Sterling.

Why I Voted No: Councilman Speaks Out About City's Budget

Manassas Park City Councilman Suhas Naddoni wants Manassas Park residents to known why he voted "no" to the FY 2012 budget. He and Councilman Preston Banks were the only members to do so, but each man had his own reasons.

Governing Body Approves FY2012 Budget in 5-2 Vote

Budget includes water rate increases for residents, businesses, but tax rate remains the same.

Councilman Said He is "Hurt" By Mediocre Teacher T-shirts

Councilman Bill Treuting apologizes to teachers and said he is hurt by t-shirts worn to the May 3 public hearing.

Manassas Park Auction Planned for Saturday

Manassas Park is taking bids on city property.

Former Manassas Park City Manager Lands Gig in Vienna

Mercury T. Payton, the former City Manager of Manassas Park, Va., has been chosen as the Town of Vienna's new town manager.

Redistricting Could Cost Virginia $10 Million

Now that the governor has approved the General Assembly’s redistricting plans, the State Board of Elections must find millions of dollars to implement the new maps.

Planning Officials Could be Allowed to Search Homes Without Owners' Permission

Planning commission voted Monday to amend city code to allow planning officials to enter a dwelling where zoning violations are suspected. The change allows officials to appear before a magistrate, get a search warrant and enter the dwelling without owne

Obama's Full Address on bin Laden's Death

Obama addressed the nation last night on bin Laden's death. Released by the White House

Gov. McDonnell to Approve New Redistricting Plan

The governor said he will sign the legislation as soon as it gets to his desk.

Parks and Recs Blog to Go Live This Week

The Manassas Park Department of Parks and Recreation is expected to debut its blog this week. Officials said the blog will be updated at least three times a week by department employees.

Manassas Park Helps with Spring Cleaning

The city will hold three additional bulk pickup days to help get rid of your trash.

Nightly Train Horns Could be Coming to an End

Manassas Park City Council voted Tuesday to make safety improvements to the the rail crossing at Manassas Drive—the first step in turning off the train horns. Council also voted to extend Conner Drive to Route 28 also known as Centreville Road.

Missing Water, Years of Operating in Red, Could Cause City Utility Bills to Increase

The city is losing some 390 gallons of water a minute and public works employees are searching the city, trying to find the cause. The city manager said the city is spending $1.5 million a year more than it makes on utilities.

Manassas Park Council Voices Gerrymandering Concerns in Letter to Governor

Manassas Park City Council voted this week to write a letter to Gov. Bob McDonnell expressing its concerns about the gerrymandering in the area.

Updated: Council in Favor of Two Cents Tax Levy, Other Steps to Overcome $1.2 Million Budget Shortfall

Manassas Park City Council votes to impose a two-cents tax levy during a four-hour budget work session Tuesday.

Virginia Moves Step Closer To Mandated Citizenship Status Checks

E-Verify legislation passes that requires companies with more than 50 employees over the previous 12 months and performing work under a state contract worth more than $50,000 to use the free federal program that can check a worker's citizenship status.

School Divison Presents 2012 Budget to Council

School division presents budget, explains why its calculations indicate its not really getting $500,000 in additional funds from the city as stated by city officials.

Highlights from Tuesday's City Council Meeting

Here are some highlights from Tuesday night’s council meeting. We’ll have in-depth reports on many of these issues in the coming week. Take a look and let us know what you would like to see a story on first—you control your Patch news!

Councilman: Schools Expected to Receive $500,000 More From City

Councilman Brian Leeper said schools on track to receive $500,000 more than what was received last year, even if two cent tax levy is implemented. Manassas Park City Schools to present its budget tonight to council.

Manassas Park Post Office Will Not Extend Hours on Tax Day

Post offices in Manassas Park and in other areas of Northern Virginia will not extend their hours on April 18.

McDonnell Amends Autism Bill to Mixed Reaction

Gov. Bob McDonnell has proposed a series of amendments to legislation that would require large employers to provide insurance coverage for autistic children.

Lake That Supplies Water to Manassas Park Subject of Trial

A Prince William County Circuit Court judge ruled that the dispute between Brookfield Saranac, which built a 60-house subdivision next to the Lake Manassas and the city will go to full trial.

Delegates Close Loophole in School Bus Law

Delegate Richard Anderson, R-Woodbridge, worked with a Democratic delegate from Fairfax to get a law passed that clears up language in a law that requires drivers to stop when a school bus is picking up or dropping off riders.

Law Lets Bikes Run Red Lights

House Bill 1981 will let motorcyclists, moped riders and bicyclists pass through red lights, as long as there is no oncoming traffic, after waiting 120 seconds or two cycles of the light. The law will take effect July 1.

Manassas Park Holds Town Hall Meeting

Manassas Park city officials held a town hall-style meeting, the first of its kind, Tuesday.

City to Host Landmark Town Hall Meeting Today

Manassas Park officials and city council along with Manassas Park City Schools administrators and board members to participate in town hall meeting at community center today at 7 p.m.

Manassas Park Officials Seek to End Excessive Federal Oversight

A law that was meant to ensure Blacks were treated fairly during the voting process is now considered somewhat excessive, according to Manassas Park officials.