August 2019 News
Manassas Architects Use Ribbon Cutting to Help Local Abused and Neglected Children
August 29, 2019
Loveless Porter Architects, LLC recently cut the ribbon on their new office space in Historic Manassas. They used the opportunity to showcase the beauty of their renovated Center Street buildings, and to raise funds for a wonderful organization that helps children in our community. The evening raised $821 for CASA Children’s Intervention Services, Inc. “Court […]
Why Manassas Happy Hour is Good for Business
August 29, 2019
Tourism is an economic driver Tourism is a major driver of the local economy in Manassas and the City has become widely recognized for its many special events, festivals and parades. This past year more than 450,000 residents and visitors attended an event or visited one of the many attractions in Historic Downtown. The City’s […]
Manassas DMV Relocates, Opens Dumfries Outlet: Report
August 29, 2019
MANASSAS, VA — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles relocated its service center in Manassas Wednesday and will reopen Aug. 19 in the Parkridge Shopping Center off Interstate 66, according to a report. The new location will offer expanded services to Prince William County residents, DMV officials said. The new DMV location at 11270 Bulloch […]
Historic Manassas receives outdoor drinking permit
August 29, 2019
Restaurants in downtown Manassas will get a new chance to participate in the city’s popular outdoor events. Beginning with the Historic Manassas’ First Friday event Sept. 6, restaurants will be allowed to sell alcohol in plastic cups that customers can drink outside, as long as they stay within the designated downtown area. “I’m pleased to […]
Tru by Hilton Hotel a Huge Win for Manassas
August 19, 2019
Last year, 350,000 tourists visited Manassas and spent over $71 million within the city limits. With Tru by Hilton breaking ground at the Landing at Cannon Branch, the largest mixed-use development in Manassas history, the idea of staying in Manassas will become even more attractive and accessible for travelers looking for a great place to […]
A Bite into The Bone
August 16, 2019
A Prince William County restaurant’s roots started in Southern California. In 2009, Mike Hoover visited his family on the west coast for a summer vacation, and returned home with an idea to start his own restaurant. Bad to the Bone Smokehouse opened in Gainesville on October 31, 2011. It drew a strong dinner crowd. Hoover […]
Tummy Yum Yum: Sweet Like Candy in Manassas
August 16, 2019
Sharita Rouse is the owner of Tummy YumYum Gourmet Candy Apples, 9119 Church Street in Manassas. As people get to know her, they learn she is more than a business owner. She is devoted to her community. While we were speaking with Rouse, she checked in with those passing by. One person grabbed a cup […]
Loveless Porter Architects LLC Wins International Architectural Award
August 16, 2019
By Rebecca Barnes Loveless Porter Architects LLC has been successful in this years Construction & Engineering Awards proudly hosted by BUILD for the fourth year. Build Magazine has crowned Loveless Porter Architects Best Full-Service Architectural & Engineering Firm – Mid-Atlantic USA for 2019. “We’re humbled to receive this honor and thank BUILD Magazine for the recognition,” says Sean Porter, […]
Olde Towne Landscaping Donates 3rd Set of LOVE Sign Letters to Manassas
August 16, 2019
The severe thunderstorm that damaged much of Northern Virginia destroyed the City of Manassas’ “LOVE sign.” by: Rebecca Burnett MANASSAS, Va. (WDVM) — The severe thunderstorm that damaged much of Northern Virginia destroyed the City of Manassas’ “LOVE sign.” “The railing collapsed and the letters crashed to the ground and broke,” said Mark Thomas […]
Prince William Reader’s Choice Awards (2019)
August 16, 2019