– Manassas City Police Chief Doug Keen has announced a new mission describing the changes as a foundation for how the city will be policed in the years ahead Keen said his recent role as Interim City Manager gave him a broader perspective on the city’s operations and allowed him to reflect on the direction of the police department While Manassas has earned national recognition through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)—including flagship and gold standard status—Keen said it was time to reevaluate the department’s guiding principles “We needed to look at and change our mission and vision statements,” Keen said in a recent public video “They set the foundation for how we will police the City of Manassas in the future.” The new mission statement emphasizes promoting public safety and reducing fear through fair and impartial policing The vision calls for a department culture rooted in dignity we will make the City of Manassas a safer community,” Keen said While Chief Doug Keen’s remarks focused on the future direction of the Manassas City Police Department the department’s most recent annual report offers important context about the current state of crime in the city serious offenses—also known as Part I crimes—increased by 6% in 2024 These offenses include violent and property crimes such as homicide Law enforcement agencies use these categories to measure overall crime trends because they represent the most impactful crimes on public safety The city also recorded one homicide in 2024 other measures of police activity declined: Officer-initiated activity decreased by 11% The report also noted a 6% increase in domestic violence reports reflecting fewer impaired driving incidents or enforcement A tragic fentanyl overdose led to murder charges for two parents in Prince William County and public intoxication incidents in Stafford and PWC – Severe thunderstorms that swept through Stafford County on Monday with the hardest-hit areas now including Austin Ridge and Aquia Harbour – Republicans from across Prince William County gathered at Fox Chase Manor for their annual black-tie Lincoln Reagan Dinner drawing a record crowd and laying out their strategy ahead of the 2025 election cycle – A bank tenant inside a newly completed data center in Manassas has triggered a sweeping local tax exemption upending financial expectations and leaving city officials blindsided and Networking — Calling middle and high school students for FREE Educational Summer Programming LLT STEMpower Camp at Marymount University Read More Submit your own Community Post here Inspired by local physicians who were among the nation’s first to adopt the concierge medicine model Northern Virginia is now a hub for its surging popularity These leading physicians are redefining the patient experience with same-day appointments MD’s change to concierge medicine enabled focused attention for each individual and the launch of his innovative diet program for those with type 2 diabetes “The goal is to promote enough weight loss to reach an acceptable A1C of 6% with no medication,” he explains “Achieving that can take several months of very close follow up MD considers his patients quite literally as family “I believe there’s nothing more honorable than helping patients when they’re sick and I care for them exactly as I would my loved ones.” Whether for a specialist referral “My patients know I’m always just a phone call away.” Read More Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012 this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health This unique Convention truly has something Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has Already have an account? Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Already have an account? Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Your current subscription does not provide access to this content Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight What's going on in Prince William County this week Historic Manassas Farmers Thursday Market: Thursdays Historic Manassas Farmers Saturday Market: Saturdays American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras: 3 p.m An action-packed comedic stunt dog show featuring rescue dogs as seen on “America's Got Talent.” Manassas Mall GIVE Tutoring: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For grades K-6 with a caregiver. High school students tutoring elementary students in math, science and reading. Register at giveyouth.org applications and existing case questions for food and other community programs and resources Building Buddies: Celebrating Diverse Abilities: 5 to 6 p.m and fun throughout the diverse Haymarket Gainesville special needs communities Lifelong Learning with Osbourn Park High School librarians: 1 to 2 p.m talk about their experiences in education and information studies For adults looking for a job or considering a career change This online job-search workshop is designed to help people stand out in the applicant pool and make a smooth transition Transportation open house (West): 6 to 8 p.m Hosted by Prince William County Department of Transportation People can provide input on future roadway and pedestrian projects receive updates on current projects and meet some transportation partners Hike with a naturalist: 10 a.m. to noon. Discover the flora and fauna on Leopold’s Preserve. Registration required at leopoldspreserve.com/events-1/hike-with-a-naturalist-2025-05-07-10-00 Workout Wednesday Zumba Classes: 7 to 7:50 p.m Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat and water Stay up-to-date on the best stories about life in Prince William County with The JAM - Your News In Just A Minute newsletter Digital and Print Subscription memberships available The future of Prince William Times now depends on community support Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: – The April 2025 meeting of the Manassas City School Board opened with inspiring highlights from Osbourn High School Kevin Quesada and Communications Director Almeta Radford recognized two student achievement programs that reflect the school division’s growing emphasis on career readiness and technical skills – Student creativity took center stage at the 5th Annual Law Day Award Ceremony the event honored young artists from Prince William County and Manassas Park who illustrated the national theme “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many Villagio Hospitality Group announced that the 10-acre entertainment campus in Manassas is now officially NOVA LIVE 2025 at 4:19 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}NOVA LIVE VA — The restaurant and entertainment campus formerly known as Farm Brew LIVE has rebranded and is introducing new concepts "Our vision for NOVA LIVE is to build on what people already love about the space while continuing to grow in meaningful President & CEO of Villagio Hospitality Group "This rebrand is a reflection of our team’s commitment to hospitality at every level." Proof Kitchen + Bar seasonal ingredients and spirit-infused dishes The dinner menu includes entrees like Shepherd's Pie Beef Bibimbap and the Charleston Perlau twist on jambalaya A brunch menu will be announced at a later time The restaurant group's distillery, Murlarkey Distilled Spirits is in the process of moving to an expanded space from its location on Wellington Road in Bristow started by Irish-American cousins Tom Murray specializes in making spirits for craft cocktails The new space offers a tasting room allows more capacity for production of the distillery's sprits Everyone Eats Catering is a full-service catering company providing chef-driven menus for weddings and private gatherings both at and off the NOVA Live campus The catering company brings dishes from the restaurant group's concepts or custom menus to clients' events in Northern Virginia and D.C The catering company also participates in local philanthropic partnerships and other community support Another new concept will be Tempo by Hilton bringing hotel accommodations to the NOVA Live campus The hotel is expected to open in late 2025 NOVA LIVE also has various upcoming live music events at its Yard live music venue stage. See a full schedule of upcoming events. NOVA LIVE is located at 9901 Discovery Blvd. in the Manassas area of Prince William County. For more information, visit novalive.com Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Provided by City of Manassas Economic Development The City of Manassas has released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting a year of transformative growth and community investment across sectors The City’s economy expanded by 52% over the past decade driven by continued investment and rising incomes median household income soared to $117,919 and assessed property values rose by 10.8% Manassas also retained the third-highest manufacturing wage in Virginia at $2,286 per week Micron announced a $2.14 billion expansion that will create 340 new jobs—building on its previous $3 billion investment to establish Manassas as its global Center of Excellence for long-lifecycle memory This latest move brings Micron’s total investment in the City to over $5 billion reinforcing Manassas’ standing as a hub for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation The report also highlights citywide revitalization projects and award-winning workforce programs like Grow Manassas and GRADUATE! which have served hundreds of residents with no-cost training With top-tier credit ratings from both S&P and Moody’s, Manassas is positioned as a regional leader in economic development. The full report is available at ChooseManassas.org/2024-annual-report “This report is more than a collection of numbers—it’s a reflection of the partnerships and innovation that make Manassas a standout community for business and quality of life,” said Patrick Small A 4-year-old Prince William County boy who allegedly died as a result of neglect and mistreatment by his aunts and grandmother spent his last hours alive bound from his shoulders to his toes with plastic wrap and restrained to a mattress A 4-year-old Prince William County boy who allegedly died as a result of neglect and mistreatment by his aunts and grandmother spent his last hours alive bound from his shoulders to his toes with plastic wrap and restrained to a mattress A picture and videos taken on his last day show a pillow was placed over his head and also taped to the mattress a video was taken of his suffering in which he could be heard screaming That was some of the evidence presented in Prince William County court for the first time on Thursday the child’s aunt and one of the three people charged with his murder Judge Katherine McCollam ruled there is probable cause to believe Dilda poses a danger to herself or the public Dilda’s mother and the deceased child’s grandmother were also arrested after the child was found dead in their Manassas apartment on Jan according to Prince William County police and court records A grandmother and two of her young adult daughters are facing charges of murder and child abuse  after their 4-year-old grandson and nephew died Jan dehydration and routine abuse that included being bound with packing tape and plastic wrap The child’s cause of death has not yet been determined because the autopsy is not complete Dilda and Romero have been charged with aggravated murder felony murder and felony child abuse and neglect in connection with the child’s death Wade has been charged with felony murder and felony child abuse and neglect All three are being held without bond in the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center Romero and Wade by their parents since August 2023 At the bond hearing in Prince William County Juvenile and Domestic Relations court prosecutor Roshni Dhillon presented two videos to the judge that investigators recovered from a Google account after they had been deleted from the phone of the deceased child’s 12-year-old sister Dhillon said Dilda can be seen in the video holding masking tape used to bind the boy “This is a maternal aunt who helped murder her 4-year-old nephew,” Dhillon said located in The Regency Apartments on Shallow Creek Loop in Manassas Fire and rescue crews attempted CPR and transported him to the hospital a spokesman for Prince William County Police said the boy had already died and that investigators reported seeing signs indicating he had been dead for longer than his family members reported to police Dhillon said that while family members were at the police station being interviewed Dilda sent a message to the boy’s sister telling her to “delete that video and text that you sent me and empty trash too.”  Dilda was described as “the primary caretaker” in the household his two sisters and Dilda’s 14-year-old sister The surviving children were taken into custody by child protective services Romero and Wade are all scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on July 16 Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@fauquier.com  This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. 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InsideNoVa estimates a home assessed at $456,259 would be taxed about $5,840 or $91 more than under the earlier proposal Water and electric bills are expected to rise and earlier estimates suggested the average household could pay about $22 more per month if the proposed increases are adopted a rate adjustment study must still be completed before councilmembers adopt the fiscal 2026 budget in June While most other personal property tax rates, such as those on cars, will remain flat the city is raising the tax rate on data center equipment to $3.60 per $100 of assessed value to help diversify the city’s revenue stream Councilmembers say the additional revenue is needed to help fund some of the city’s largest expenses including a $1.8 million increase in local funding for Manassas City Public Schools City leaders also say investments are critical to maintaining public safety ensuring reliable infrastructure and supporting a growing student population several residents voiced concerns over the cumulative impact of tax increases public workers and families already dealing with inflation “I just have to say that this has been the first time in the 40-plus years I’ve lived here that I’m concerned extra concerned about living here,” said one Manassas resident and I almost have to decide on something else other residents urged the council to proceed with the increases saying they are needed to preserve the services and amenities that make Manassas a desirable place to live Several said they would rather pay a little more in taxes and utility bills than see cuts to schools “I would guess that everybody wants to feel safe in their home to be able to have dependable utilities,” another resident said opportunities for residents of all ages to have cultural enrichment But it’s also true that nobody likes to pay for things and that we will always complain when prices go up.” Vice Mayor Mark Wolfe said the city has historically had one of the lowest utility rates in the region which has created a gap between what residents pay and what it actually costs to maintain the city risks underfunding critical infrastructure and operations and we all know that’s just not the reality of the marketplace that we live in … And what has happened is that we are now charging less than it costs to provide the service because obviously that’s not a sustainable model and to do so invites the demise of that system,” Wolf said Councilmember Sonia Vásquez Luna echoed Wolfe’s sentiment saying the council worked to keep rate increases as low as possible while ensuring the city could continue providing essential services The proposed budget which totals $511.7 million across all funds reflects an increase of about $25.3 million the general fund will drop by about $15.2 million due to the timing of capital projects and reduced reliance on reserves the budget includes funding for airport operations The city is also continuing to invest in downtown development efforts with councilmembers saying the goal is to maintain Manassas’ quality of life and support long-term growth Council has advertised the $1.28 tax rate but has not yet adopted it Members are scheduled to revisit the budget at a work session on April 30 This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area The park is unveiling a new permanent exhibit in the Henry Hill Visitor Center that will feature photographs and short biographies for 120 of the over 3,500 who were killed on the Manassas Battlefield or died as result of wounds incurred at the battles The "Faces of the Fallen" exhibit will be a permeant installation to the atrium portion of the Henry Hill Visitor Center allowing light to shine through the faces of these soldiers Every visitor that uses the rear entrance of the visitor center will pass through the exhibit prior to their exit to the battlefield providing a harrowing and humbling perspective of the scale of loss of battle and humanizing the scenes of battle from July and August 1861 and 1862 Additional new and updated exhibits in the gallery will provide infographics with key facts and figures about the scale of casualties of the Civil War and a breakdown of casualties for both the First and Second battles of Manassas Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go The owner Manassas Mall is seeking a rezoning to add three multi-story apartment complexes dubbed “the Rixlew Ribbon” to revitalize the 53-year-old shopping center multi-story apartment complexes being planned for the back perimeter of the Manassas Mall A rezoning needed for the apartments to move forward goes to the Prince William County Planning Commission on April 23 A rendering of the largest apartment complex -- dubbed "Verdant Village" being planned for undeveloped land at the perimeter of the back parking lot But a new development is designed to give it new life The mall’s owner is pitching a major redevelopment that could add up to 1,041 new apartments and town-center-style shops and restaurants along the mall’s rear perimeter a new vision for the property after more than 50 years as a traditional mall it’s been working with Prince William County officials to put together a plan for a “mixed use” development — a combination of housing and retail — that fits the county supervisors’ vision of a more urban and walkable Sudley Road corridor Lionheart Capital’s chief development officer The plan would replace some of the mall’s massive back parking lots with three multi-story apartment complexes and smaller street-level shops and restaurants connected to the mall via tree-lined promenades  A 2-mile “wellness loop,” a landscaped trail dubbed the “Rixlew Ribbon,” would eventually connect all three complexes Lionheart Capital has a history with these types of projects It owns several shopping centers around the country and is redeveloping a large mall in Sterling Heights the Manassas project will retain the existing shopping center and build around it “It’s a vibrant mall that’s still the beating heart of the community Things are happening here,” Greenfield said The apartment complexes would be built in phases is dubbed the “verdant village.” It’s an eight-story apartment building with 467 units built on top of a two-story parking garage The second complex would have 368 units and the third 206 units The buildings would be built mostly along Ashton Avenue and at the corner of Ashton and Rixlew Lane in areas that are now mostly wooded All would all be market-rate apartments and townhomes of different sizes and types offered for rent — not to purchase The plan does not include any affordable units which are priced to fit different income levels That’s a departure from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors recent decision to ask that developers set aside about 10% of a new projects’ units for affordable housing The apartments are geared for young professionals and include amenities such as swimming pools a dog park and a public park with a playground Lionheart is asking the Prince William County supervisors to rezone 60 acres that include the Manassas Mall from a general business designation to a new category called “mixed use district urban.” The application will go to the planning commission for a first review on April 23 designated the area for 50 to 100 dwelling units per acre The Lionheart plan pushes the upper limits of those density ranges But neither the lack of affordable housing nor the high density troubles Supervisor Tom Gordy whose Brentsville District includes the Manassas Mall Gordy said he sees the project as a way to revitalize a stagnant area where poverty rates are on the rise he says the area around Manassas Mall already has plenty of lower-cost housing and more “high end” units are needed to relieve the cost pressure on existing units “It’s a new energy on a site that’s for most part dated so it will modernize the area,” Gordy said “This is going to make it more a place for community rather than a shopping center with a massive parking lot.” Gordy said he’s anxious to move forward with the plan before it becomes “just another industrial area.” Indeed Gordy said he’s concerned about the data center applications that have popped up for properties near the mall undeveloped parcel on the north side of the mall that is not included in the Lionheart project Supervisors have been trying since 2022 to discourage the company’s application to rezone the land for data centers Gordy said he’s confident the community would prefer more housing there as well “We need a place for young people to live in Prince William County “But they want more than just an affordable apartment Reach Jill Palermo at jpalermo@fauquier.com A “facelift” for the Manassas Mall that could add more than 1,000 new apartments and town-center-style shops and restaurants along the perimeter of the mall’s rear parking lot is one step closer to fruition The Old Town Manassas Arts and Craft show is happening this Saturday kids can get up close to some of their favorite vehicles — for free — so zoom on over for a beepin’ good time Then get mom something special this year at the Old Town Manassas Art Show and Craft Spring Fair crafters and small businesses selling crafts Get mom something special this year at the Old Town Manassas Art Show and Craft Spring Fair crafters and small businesses will showcase their crafts Beer + bourbon + barbecue = one tasty festival Tickets include a commemorative glass to sample from more than 60 beers and 40 bourbons access to the “shrine of swine,” live bluegrass music and more aerial demonstrations and more will be taking to the skies at the Flying Circus Airshow You can even take a plane ride and fly high hands-on event to explore and discover a variety of vehicles up close From fire trucks and police cars to construction vehicles and more Veterans Memorial Park and Community Center Old Town Manassas Art Show and Craft Spring Fair — Mother's Day Celebration: 10 a.m Flying Circus Airshow season opener 2025: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m Pilots take to the skies to perform death-defying stunts and aerial demonstrations Plane rides are available before and after the show $15 military members (with valid military ID) [AXP Photography via Pexels]May will be a fun month around Prince William County and Manassas with several meetings and activities scheduled Take a look at some highlighted events and meetings – The Manassas Park High School Theatre Department is bringing a delightfully spooky classic to life this week with performances of The Addams Family Musical The show runs from May 1 through May 4 and promises an evening filled with laughter and all the charm of the famously offbeat Addams clan Manassas Park City Public Schools invited the community to enjoy “a spooktacular night of laughter and macabre fun,” encouraging folks to snag tickets before they disappear based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams follows the family’s hilarious antics as daughter Wednesday falls in love with someone “normal.” The performances showcase the talents of MPHS student actors and crew members who’ve worked hard to transform their school stage into the Addamses’ gothic world Tickets can be purchased online at this link Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight “The country has been going to hell in a handbasket since Trump took office,” said Sue Nassaux “He has no respect for the government or the rule of law Nassaux was one of about 1,000 people who lined a half-mile of Va in downtown Manassas Saturday in one of hundreds of "Hands Off" demonstrations across the U.S 28 in front of the Harley Davidson store in Manassas The line stretched about a half-mile from the Social Security Administration building to Peabody Street April 5 for the "Hands Off" protest in Manassas "Hands Off" protesters demonstrate near the Prince William Health District building at Church and Peabody streets in downtown Manassas an infectious disease scientist from Manassas said she is concerned about Robert Kennedy Jr. serving as secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services “We’ve already seen him gutting the Food and Drug Administration the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other important health infrastructure,” she said Organizers estimated that about 1,000 people lined Center Street in Manassas Saturday afternoon for one of hundreds of "Hands Off" protests that took place across the county in protest of recent moves by the Trump administration Tens of thousands took part in a similar demonstration in Washington Akers said he's "very concerned" about threats to LGBTQ rights they had a message for their peers: “Younger people think they can’t make change said it was important to show up in their hometown to support the LGBTQ and transgender communities because they are “under attack right now.”  About 1,000 protesters lined Center Street in Manassas Saturday for one of about 1,200 'Hands Off' anti-Trump protests that happened across the U.S About a thousand people gathered in Manassas on Saturday for a “Hands Off!” rally in protest of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s moves to slash the federal workforce upend the economy with widespread tariffs and threaten civil liberties The protest was one of more than 1,200 that happened across the country on Saturday Demonstrators took to the streets to express outrage over Trump’s moves to gut entire federal agencies shutter Social Security Administration offices erase LGBTQ protections and strip unionized workers of collective bargaining rights spun off from the Manassas and Manassas Park Democrats but the group counted almost double that number by Saturday afternoon also called Center Street in downtown Manassas standing several people deep for about a half mile from West Court House Road to Peabody Street they held homemade signs and chanted phrases such as “Stand up fightback,” “Dump the Trump” and “This is what democracy looks like.” Some attendees came from as far away as Maryland, saying they didn’t want to fight the traffic for the Washington, D.C. protest, which drew tens of thousands They expressed concerns about threats to democracy and Social Security Many talked about the uncertainty Trump has injected into the economy the healthcare system and public education Others said they were worried about human rights for immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community Jimmy’s Social Security benefits arrived several days late for the first time she checked the Social Security website and found that Jimmy’s record had “disappeared entirely.”  After several days his whole life would change,” Rachel Kirkland said “This is what the social safety net is for,” her husband added has a daughter with Rett Syndrome who also receives Social Security benefits and Medicaid Kinzler said her daughter’s benefits arrived on time but all records of her benefits were removed from her “My Social Security” page for several days “They just emptied everything out,” she said noting that even the official letter saying her daughter qualified for benefits was temporarily removed attends Osbourn High School and came to the rally with her mother “Both me and my mother are immigrants,” Torres said said they are worried about staff and funding reductions and freezes on grants and contracts at the National Institutes of Health That’s because Daniel has brain cancer and receives medical care at the NIH that keep him alive Retired educators Linda Livingston and Elisa C all voiced concern about Trump’s decision to close the Department of Education You don’t make arbitrary decisions that hurt people and hurt families.”   All said they are also concerned about efforts to erase Black history from schools the bad and the ugly so we don’t repeat it,” Livingston said said she came because she’s “afraid for our country.”  “It’s up to all of us -- the citizenry,” she said “We are the only people who can do something Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@fauquier.com   Want to stay up to date on the best stories out of Prince William County? Sign up for the Prince William Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter, The JAM, online here.  Prince William County Fire and Rescue dispatched to scene A QTS data center just outside of Manassas As reported by local news outlets including Potomac Local and DC News Now the gas leak was reported at 2:10pm local time and Prince William County Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the facility at 9540 Godwin Drive According to Fire and Rescue spokesman Matt Smolsky noting that it "takes time to isolate and secure leaks of that size." Details about what caused the leak have not been shared DCD has contacted QTS and the Prince William County Fire and Rescue department for further information there are currently no known injuries or evacuations associated with the leak Traffic has been impacted on nearby roads including Route 28 QTS' Manassas campus currently has three data centers operating The site is expected to eventually offer more than 190MW of critical capacity located at 9400 and 9420 Godwin Drive and 9301 Freedom Center Boulevard The upcoming three list their location as "TBD," suggesting that the leak has perhaps occurred at a data center currently under development Toward the end of last month, QTS' founder and CEO Chad Williams announced he was leaving the company after 20 years at the helm The data center company was founded in Kansas City in 2003 and still maintains its original data center at its Overland Park headquarters in the city The company has scaled up significantly since then, with its growth accelerating after it was acquired by Blackstone in 2021 for $10 billion It now operates facilities across the US and around the world Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at info@insidenova.com or call us at 703-318-1386 Dominion Energy reports more than 5,200 customers without power in affected neighborhoods Specific outage counts include 85 customers in Leeland and the largest outage in the area encompassing Austin Ridge and Aquia Harbour The National Weather Service says the storms were part of a larger system driven by a cold front moving through the Mid-Atlantic The most intense period of storm activity was expected between 5 and 10 p.m Radar scans Monday evening showed rotating storm cells and strong shear conditions Scattered showers may persist into Tuesday but the threat of severe weather is expected to taper off as the system moves north Forecasters say clearer skies are likely by Wednesday with another front expected later in the week Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Manassas laying out her 2025 gubernatorial campaign priorities County GOP Chairman Jacob Alderman said the party sold more than 300 tickets for the fundraiser which brought in over $30,000 to support local political efforts The evening featured prominent conservative speakers including Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education Read More Students were honored for their medal-winning performances and commitment to public service and career development: Others competed in Crime Scene Investigation and Job Interview events Four seniors were recognized for earning graduation cords after multiple years of participation: Students were honored for mastering Windows and Linux system administration “These programs show the heart of our schools,” said Radford our students are achieving remarkable things.” – More than 200 delivery drivers working for Genesis Logistics in Stafford County have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 322 a union representing workers across Virginia drivers who deliver products to 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic region voted by more than 90% in favor of unionization The drivers are now preparing to negotiate their first contract with the company “I want to personally congratulate these workers and welcome them to our Teamsters family,” said Dwayne Johnson “Despite an aggressive campaign of illegal union busting these workers remained determined to achieve the dignity and respect they deserved.” and illegally disciplined those who supported the organizing effort Teamsters Local 322 said it filed more than a dozen unfair labor practice charges during the organizing drive Genesis Logistics operates a distribution facility at 705 Bradburn Place in Stafford County “We organized with the Teamsters because we’ve had enough — enough of the low pay and poor benefits,” said Genesis driver Matthew Relford and we’re ready to fight for what we’ve rightfully earned.” Potomac Local News reached out to Genesis Logistics for comment on the vote and the union’s allegations Teamsters Local 322 represents more than 2,000 workers in Virginia Read More The Prince William County Board of Supervisors has purchased this wooded for the first homeless navigation center on the western side of the county Prince William County officials have finally found a home for the long-awaited western Prince William homeless navigation center County officials have finally found a home for the long-awaited western Prince William homeless navigation center Nearly four years ago, after resident pushback, county officials walked away from an initial site for a Manassas-area homeless center because of its proximity to a youth dance and gymnastics school the county has identified undeveloped land at 9930 Battleview Parkway for the facility The site is along the Sudley Road corridor near Northern Virginia Community College’s Manassas campus and Manassas National Battlefield Park The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously April 8 to spend $4,150,000 for the 4.5-acre site $4 million will go toward buying the property and $150,000 will be used for a feasibility study and settlement costs The expense is funded in the county’s five-year capital improvement plan two homeless navigation centers and several parks and road projects are included in a $1.05 billion five-year capital improvement plan Prince William County supervisors are considering as part of their new budget for fiscal year 2026 There’s no timeline yet for the homeless center’s construction the center would provide mostly daytime services to area residents who have no permanent place to live It would help them find housing and offer counseling help with signing up for public benefits and free meals It would also offer access to showers and laundry The center could also be an emergency overnight shelter in extreme conditions county staff will conduct tests and surveys to evaluate the property and identify any environmental constraints or hazards The new facility is already about five years in the making county staff were directed to find possible locations in western Prince William they suggested a site in a Build America 8 business complex near I-66 and Sudley Road because it would have been part of a cluster of more than 70 commercial spaces that included Stage Door Dance Studio Some expressed concerns about safety and problems such as loitering and panhandling in an area frequented by children Prince William County is embarking on the most significant investment in homelessness services in its history The homeless navigation center will be one of two planned for the county Construction is already underway on a $26 million homeless navigation center in Woodbridge off Telegraph Road near Potomac Mills That 30,000-square-foot facility will replace the county’s existing homeless services center housing assistance and access to medical care and job training Reach Evelyn Mejia at emejia@fauquier.com   A Manassas couple has been charged after police say the father beat his daughter with a bamboo stick and then both parents allowed the injury to go untreated for nine days detectives began an investigation stemming from an assault on a child that occurred at a home in the Manassas area on March 15 was physically disciplined by her father using a bamboo stick “Over the course of several days following the incident the victim complained of severe pain to her arm to both parents,” Perok said the victim was seen at a medical facility where her arm was determined to be fractured police arrested 44-year-old Dong Shin of Manassas and charged him with charged with felony child neglect and domestic assault and battery with contributing to the delinquency of a minor 2025 at 3:40 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}traffic alert graphic (Patch Graphics)MANASSAS VA — A gas leak response has prompted the chance of traffic delays Tuesday afternoon in Manassas Crews responded to a gas leak in the area of Godwin Drive and University Boulevard Police said travel impacts may affect Route 28 Manassas Police said Godwin Drive was closed between Route 28/Nokesville Road and Wellington Road the City proudly welcomed Northeastern Supply a leading distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region The company moved its Prince William County and Loudoun County locations into the site previously occupied by Southern States a 37,000 square-foot industrial building at 9751 Center Street Northeastern Supply specializes in plumbing With a strong focus on customer relationships and supplier partnerships their customer-driven values and extensive inventory supports contractor needs across 42 locations and service offerings If your business or attraction has professional photographs the Economic Development Department would love for you to share them your business could be the STAR in a social media post e-Newsletter – or even in the annual report please submit up to five photos in the suggested categories below: Photos may be uploaded here from now until March 20. Reach out to Tia Nelson with questions – Tnelson@manassasva.gov DISCLAIMER: Please note that submitted photos will become available to the City of Manassas for promotional purposes a 4,250 SF warehouse with an office and fenced lot is now available at 9400 Prince William Street The flex space includes a 532 SF office with four rooms The building offers five loading docks and 10 surface parking spots in addition to the fenced lot operations and pedestrian accessibility and mobility *Please note that this meeting is not intended to address Prince William County’s recently cancelled Route 28 Bypass Project or any future improvements along Route 28 outside of the innovative intersections project limits VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency contact VDOT Civil Rights at 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711 2025 at 3:10 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Some restaurants around the Manassas area and western Prince William County recorded violations during recent inspections from Prince William County's health department VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Feb Health inspectors conduct most restaurant and other health inspections in person Violations typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection and an inspector may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance Here are the most recent inspections from the Manassas and western Prince William County area according to the Prince William Health District including ground beef not cooked to a hot enough temperature and lack of employee handwashing Another result involved 25 violations at Longhorn Steakhouse and no handwashing before food preparation El Rulas Tacos: 10456 Dumfries Rd Hog Shack Bar-B-Q: 10470 Dumfries Rd Barnes & Noble: 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Gainesville The following needs to be corrected before a permit can be issued: The hand sink temperatures in the restroom need to be at least 100F each move the clean aprons away from the chemical/toxins maintenance the True 2 door upright reach in freezer Stonewall Golf & Country Club: 15601 Turtle Point Dr Gainesville Cafe Rio Mexican Grill: 7803 Sudley Rd Panda Cafe: 10700 Dumfries Rd Manassas Longhorn Steakhouse #5333: 9695 Liberia Ave Manassas Two Brothers Chicken Express: 9745 Liberia Avenue Manassas Sabor A Barrio: 7557 Centreville Road #102 Manassas China Village: 10374 Festival Ln McDonald's: 8287 Shoppers Sq Manassas The Prince William Health District received an email from the Person in Charge (PIC) with photos of corrected pending issues Velocity Wings: 10088 Dumfries Rd Manassas Smoothie King: 10048 Market Circle Dr Taqueria Yazmin #2: 9540 Liberia Ave. Cook Out: 8502 Centreville Rd Manassas Park East Coast Wings + Grill: 9805 Liberia Avenue Suite 121 Manassas This food establishment is approved for a permit Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1367: 7501 Broken Branch Ln Manassas the person in charge emailed a detailed plan This plan is approved by the Prince William Health District SRS Real Estate Partners announced today the $6.75 million sale-leaseback of a single-tenant property occupied by The Learning Experience located at 10219 Dumfries Road in Manassas Built in 2023 and situated on an approximately one-acre parcel 11,150-square-foot property has a new triple net lease in place and the facility is operated by one of The Learning Experience’s largest franchisees led by Andrew Fallon and Philip Wellde Jr. The buyer was a Northern Virginia-based private investor who made the acquisition as part of a 1031 exchange “This property is in the center of a densely populated suburb with more than 163,000 residents and 64,000 employees in the trade area creating a strong customer base for the tenant,” said Wellde management-free investment in a vibrant Northern Virginia community.” The property is in the center of a primary retail corridor that includes a Walmart Supercenter SRS is also listing for sale another site occupied by The Learning Experience in Northern Virginia The new $7.57 milling listing is also a long-term net lease investment property and is located at 10225 Carnoch Way in Bristow Capital Markets team has been actively marketing and executing both single- and multi-tenant retail assets throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with more than $35 million in closings over the past 30 days “We continue to see strong demand for best-in-class net lease and essential retail investment properties We are executing transactions with institutions and 1031 exchange buyers who are seeking strong credit tenants and premium locations throughout the greater D.C SRS Capital Markets completed approximately $2.5 billion in deal volume comprised of more than 600 transactions in 45 states SRS currently has in excess of 740 properties actively on the market with a market value surpassing $3.5 billion Chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing after a recent reduction of the white-tailed deer herd at Manassas National Battlefield Park has revealed a case in the Prince William County, Virginia, part of the park, according to a news release from the National Park Service (NPS) yesterday The deer was the first detection of the fatal neurologic disease in the park "Manassas National Battlefield Park and other national parks in the area reduce deer populations to protect and restore native plants and preserve historic landscapes," the NPS said and West Virginia national parks conducting deer reduction operations participate in CWD monitoring programs for wildlife health." Results from these parks were negative for CWD until 2024 when deer at three nearby national parks in Maryland and West Virginia—Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park—tested positive The NPS will continue to participate in monitoring of collected deer for CWD and will destroy venison testing positive for CWD "The NPS will continue to participate in monitoring of collected deer for CWD and will destroy venison testing positive for CWD according to NPS guidelines," the news release said is classified under the umbrella of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies or infectious misfolded proteins that can persist in the environment for years.  The disease was first identified in 1967 in a mule deer at a Colorado research facility and was subsequently detected in a wild elk in 1981 The Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH) announced yesterday that testing as part of its milk surveillance program has identified H5N1 avian flu in a dairy herd from Stearns County in the central part of the state on the week of February 24 began sampling and testing for H5N1 routinely collected bulk milk testing before pasteurization with the goal of testing milk samples from the state's 1,600 dairies monthly The program is part of the National Milk Testing Strategy announced by the US Department of Agriculture in December 2024 the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the findings on March 21 In its statement, the MBAH said the herd was previously infected in July 2024 and will not be categorized as a new herd. It added that it will add any new information to those data on its dashboard it was released from quarantine in early September The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed 1 more H5N1 detection in a dairy herd raising the national total to 990 and California's total 756 Over the past few days, APHIS has reported more outbreaks in poultry flocks in eight states where commercial turkey farms were affected The virus was also confirmed on a farm in New Jersey's Atlantic County Several states had more outbreaks involving backyard flocks: Missouri the virus was detected at another live-bird market in patients at high risk for severe COVID-19 the benefits of early treatment with the monoclonal antibody sotrovimab may extend beyond the acute phase of COVID-19 and contribute to the prevention of long-COVID symptoms The findings are published in the journal Infection Researchers used data from the US National COVID Cohort Collaborative to compare outcomes and long COVID status among high-risk patients who received sotrovimab treatment from May 26 and high-risk patients with COVID-19 diagnosed from May 26 who did not receive any treatment for COVID-19 during the acute phase sotrovimab-treated and 619,668 untreated patients were included in the analysis.  Long COVID was defined as a diagnosis of 1 or more of 26 potential symptoms at 30 days or more after the first COVID-19 diagnosis The average treatment effect in the treated hazard ratio among those who received sotrovimab was 0.92 (95% confidence interval suggesting the antibody was protective against long COVID with treated patients having an 8% decreased risk of developing long COVID compared with untreated patients.  Only treatment within 10 days of COVID-19 diagnosis was associated with lower risk These findings suggest that the benefits of early treatment with sotrovimab may extend beyond the acute phase of COVID-19 "These findings suggest that the benefits of early treatment with sotrovimab may extend beyond the acute phase of COVID-19 and contribute to the prevention of PASC [post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 symptoms in a population with substantial disease burden," the authors concluded The UK Health Security Agency (HSA) today published a new priority pathogens tool—outlining pathogen families that pose the biggest risk to public health—to help support funding of research and development into new diagnostics or low regarding pandemic and epidemic potential The HSA said its scientists took into account transmission routes and disease severity the agency said the ratings aren't intended as a detailed threat assessment and don't indicate which pathogen is most likely to trigger then next pandemic but rather which ones require increased scientific investments and study The rankings also highlight which pathogens need increased diagnostics and vaccine development and which may be exacerbated by changing climate or antimicrobial resistance Pathogens with high pandemic potential include coronaviruses the Orthomyxoviridae group that includes avian flu the Paramyxoviridae group that includes Nipah virus and the Picornaviridae that includes enterovirus D68.  Scientists contacted by Britain's Science Media Centre an independent group that works to provide evidence-based clarity on scientific topics had mixed reviews about the new tool.  Some said it brings useful information together in one place an infectious disease and global health specialist with the University of London said she would like to know more about how the HAS's methodology chair of infectious diseases at the University of Edinburgh given that other important pathogens might be receive insufficient or no funding when funding and resources are increasingly scarce the bacterial pathogens list is rather limited and predictable," he said The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation announced today that it has agreed to invest up to $2.3 million in Owlstone Medical to develop a breath test designed to detect Pseudomonas lung infections Owlstone will use the money to conduct a preclinical study on the feasibility of analyzing breath to detect lung infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa a frequently multidrug-resistant pathogen that colonizes the lungs of CF patients and is the most common cause of CF exacerbations Pseudomonas infections are typically diagnosed from mucus or phlegm samples from the lungs but obtaining those samples from young children and CF patients who are taking modulator therapies—which reduce mucus—is difficult The foundation said that testing conducted in its patient registry in 2023 found that 25% of CF patients were positive for Pseudomonas which is also developing breath tests to improve detection of cancer and other diseases will initially focus on chronic Pseudomonas infections and then undertake additional research into the detection of new Pseudomonas infections can result in earlier identification and elimination of Pseudomonas infections before they become persistent "Developing high-performing diagnostic tests of lung infections that do not rely on sputum collection or invasive procedures is a high priority," David Nichols, MD, senior director of clinical research development at the CF Foundation, said in a foundation press release "Once Pseudomonas is established in the lungs so early detection and treatment is crucial in eradicating these infections." Global Virus Network scientists highlight the need for robust surveillance and readiness for potential human-to-human viral transmission only the severe infections continued to cause symptoms.  Almost 90% of the European cases were reported in Romania The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump administration is investing $500 million in the universal vaccine project There are currently 59 herds quarantined in 4 Idaho counties The CDC today addressed what's known about treatments pushed by Kennedy urging caution about vitamin A use and citing individual decision-making by heath providers for others Yet uptake of the vaccine was extremely low—less than 4% through November 2024 Today Novavax weighed in on the FDA's latest stipulations noting that postmarketing commitments aren't unusual and are in place for many approved drugs and biologics 44% of respondents said the new leaders will make them trust their health recommendations less than they used to and Ohio notes an infection in an unvaccinated adult CIDRAP - Center for Infectious Disease Research & PolicyResearch and Innovation Office Email us © 2025 Regents of the University of Minnesota All rights Reserved.The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer Research and Innovation Office |   Contact U of M  |  Privacy Policy Newsletter subscribe Aims to add another 165,500 sq ft building to campus Iron Mountain Data Center has filed for a permit to expand its Manassas data center campus in Prince William County Submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District on December 16 Iron Mountain is seeking a federal and state permit for a new data center on land west of Route 234 and east and north of Wellington Road in Prince William County The parcel covers 17 acres and would see an expansion of Iron Mountain's existing data center campus The new building will span 165,428 sq ft (15,369 sqm) across two stories it would impact 0.19 acres of palustrine forested wetlands and 280 feet of stream channel The notice states that the Corps will only issue a permit if "all wetland and stream impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable." Iron Mountain has also proposed purchasing 0.38 wetland credits and 286 stream credits from the Whitewood Farm Mitigation Bank The Norfolk District Corps of Engineers is accepting comments on the proposal until January 15 at which point a decision on the permit will be made Iron Mountain's Manassas campus currently spans 142 acres Up to nine facilities totaling more than 2 million sq ft (185,805 sqm) and 280MW are planned on the site while five are currently operational and two more are in development The company opened its first data center on the site - VA-1 - in 2017 In November 2024, Iron Mountain purchased 40 acres of nearby land zoned for data centers in Manassas from PRP Real Estate Investment Management for $113.5m Further south, the company acquired 66 acres of land outside Richmond at 6110 Technology Creek Drive within the White Oak Technology Park Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia 2025 at 11:35 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A fire in a garbage truck closed down part of Liberia Avenue in Manassas Thursday VA — A trash truck on fire prompted an emergency response Thursday morning in Manassas Manassas Police said a trash truck's contents caught fire and the Manassas Fire Rescue Department responded to the scene Liberia Avenue was closed in front of Home Depot between Centreville Road (Route 28) and Euclid Avenue Eastbound lanes toward Prince William Parkway are open Police asked drivers to use detours around Liberia Avenue and follow police direction The Amazon Fresh store in Manassas opened in June 2022 and will close on Sunday Shoppers line up to take advantage of a 90% off clearance sale at the Amazon Fresh in Manassas on Thursday The largest Amazon Fresh grocery store in the nation opened in Manassas in June 2022 and will close its doors for good on Sunday A social media frenzy began Thursday afternoon when a shopper posted on Facebook that the store Store management confirmed in a telephone interview with the Prince William Times that all items at the Amazon Fresh store are on sale at 90% off until the location is sold out or it closes on Sunday There are dozens of people waiting in line to enter the store to take advantage of the clearance sale the line extended past the front of the store all the way past Sky Zone trampoline park When the 44,600 square foot store opened in the Sudley Manor Square Shopping Center local officials lauded the 150 jobs the business brought to the community Store management could not comment on the sudden nature of the closing announcement or those losing jobs because of the store’s shuttering The store created a buzz initially by offering customers the option to use “Just Walk Out” technology to skip traditional checkout lines and "Ask Alexa" kiosks There are five remaining Amazon Fresh stores in Virginia – Alexandria Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@fauquier.com 28 bypass was proposed to alleviate traffic on the the existing Va and to draw heavy traffic out of downtown Manassas 28 bypass would have extended Godwin Drive beyond Sudley Road for 3.5 miles through an undeveloped easement along Flat Branch Creek the road would then turn east into an existing neighborhood taking out about 50 homes on Alleghany Road Boundary Drive and Jacobs Lane before crossing Bull Run and connecting with the existing Va After the long-awaited, $300 million-plus Va. 28 bypass was canceled  last week after at least seven years of study and debate Prince William County and City of Manassas officials are weighing other options for moving traffic through the congested corridor and diverting it from downtown Manassas After the long-awaited, $300 million-plus Va. 28 bypass was canceled  last week after at least seven years of study and debate Prince William County and City of Manassas officials are weighing other options for moving traffic through the congested corridor and diverting it from downtown Manassas The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 5-3 on Tuesday, Feb. 4 to cancel the project because of its rising costs and what they saw as an impasse with Fairfax County Both the county supervisors and the Manassas City Council say they are considering alternatives that could include widening the existing Centreville Road a plan to improve several intersections along Centreville Road has received more than $62 million in state funding and is expected to begin construction in 2027 “I’m sorry that we have to ask for additional patience but this is a complex project,” said Deshundra Jefferson chair of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors “We are going to have to go back and have a tough conversation on an alternative and make sure the community is really heard.”  The bypass would have extended Godwin Drive beyond Sudley Road for 3.5 miles It was aimed at directing heavy traffic away from downtown Manassas and relieving congestion on Centreville Road just outside the city limits But the project has been controversial from the start because it would require taking at least 50 smaller homes in a working-class neighborhood of Manassas as well as part of Bull Run Mobile Home Park her daughter and her parents were tending the yard outside … say they still believe the bypass is the only fix that would have added enough lane capacity to pull traffic from downtown Manassas according to Manassas City Councilman Mark Wolfe “No other concept works to divert Prince William County (traffic) and other through-traffic past Manassas,” Wolfe said “The ideas (to improve intersections) for the Yorkshire area will help speed traffic in Yorkshire but they won’t get traffic past Manassas.”  Wolfe said he would’ve liked further public discussion before the bypass was canceled Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger said city officials had already begun updating the city’s mobility master plan due to uncertainty around the bypass project “We’ve got to take this on and try to figure out a way to help alleviate our traffic as best we can,” Davis-Younger said Prince William County’s transportation director said it was necessary to cancel the bypass to move forward with alternatives one of which includes widening the existing Va Fairfax County has already widened the road from four lanes to six within its borders and widening the road through Prince William County ranked second highest among options for congestion relief in a study done years ago said he believes widening the road may be the best alternative “The fastest way for us to get something done is the widening,” Boddye said “I think we need to pursue that and pivot as quickly as possible.”  plans are moving forward for “innovative intersections” in the existing roadway traffic should be moving a little faster on Va.… The plan includes converting the Va 28 intersections at Maplewood Drive and Browns Lane to restricted crossing U-turns and adding a median U-turn between Birch and Spruce streets The goal is to move traffic more quickly by eliminating traditional left turns The plan would also add about 2 miles of sidewalk along southbound Va 28 between Spruce Street and Old Centreville Road 28 between Blooms Quarry Lane and Browns Lane striping new crosswalks and enhancing drainage and stormwater management are also included Construction work is estimated to begin in late 2027 Those interested in learning more about this multimodal plan can attend a public hearing at Manassas Park City Hall on Feb Reach Evelyn Mejia at emejia@fauquier.com  Prince William supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to use more than a year's worth of "recordation tax" revenue to repay a regional transportation authority $7.4 million for funds spent on the failed Va A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight on Tuesday (7News) — A man died after an altercation led to a shooting Thursday evening in Manassas according to the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) was involved in an altercation in the 8300 block of Sunset Drive when shots rang out before both parties left the area Officials saidthey do not believe the incident was random Batson was taken to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries Police did not provide details on a suspect Anyone with information is asked to contact PWCPD at 703-792-6500 Flames and giant plumes of smoke could be seen shooting from the roof of a City of Manassas home that caught fire at about 5 p.m The aftermath of a fire that left a City of Manassas home with major damage Friday One firefighter suffered a minor injury Friday evening while battling a fire that caused extensive damage to a home in the City of Manassas Both City of Manassas and Prince William County firefighters were called to the home located at the corner of Waterford Drive and Clover Hill Road after passersby reported flames shooting through the roof and units worked quickly to bring the fire under control according to a post on the City of Manassas Fire Department Facebook page The firefighter who was hurt was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released The fire is still under investigation by the City of Manassas Fire Marshal’s Office Want to stay up to date on the best stories out of Prince William County? Sign up for the Prince William Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter, The JAM, online here