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Mathis Avenue Corridor Plan
September 12, 2019
Visitors to Manassas Spent More Than $72 Million in 2018
September 12, 2019
Department of Economic Development City of Manassas Contact: Nicole Smith, CEcD Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 11, 2019 Visitors to Manassas Spent More Than $72 Million in 2018 All Virginia localities saw increased tourism expenditures, while Virginia achieved a record-setting $26 billion total Manassas, VA — September 11, 2019 — Data released […]
Road bond gains support from Prince William County Chamber
September 12, 2019
Proposed road work is receiving support from the business community. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce in Manassas is voicing its support for a Road Bond Referendum. Several projects would be included in the $355 million proposal, if it’s approved by voters in the upcoming General Election on November 5, according to a release from […]
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 […]