News Archive
Micron Technology expansion plans presented
January 4, 2019
One corporation is setting the foundation for the future of memory products. Community members received the inside scoop about Micron Technology’s expansion plans this week. Representatives spoke at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s most recent Economic Development Committee meeting on Monday. Founded in 1978, the company produces memory for vehicles, medical equipment and various […]
Local leaders to discuss the region’s future at chamber event
January 4, 2019
Prince William County At-large Chair Corey Stewart is set to join Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish and Manassas Park Mayor Jeanette Rishell to discuss the upcoming year. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event called Future of the Region from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Old Hickory […]
American Disposal Services bought by Toronto firm
January 4, 2019
Manassas-based American Disposal Services has been acquired by Waste Connections Inc. of Toronto. The companies announced the deal Monday, noting American was one of the largest privately-owned solid waste collection and recycling businesses in the Mid-Atlantic. American has annual revenues of approximately $175 million and serves 400,000 customers in Virginia, Maryland, Georgia and Colorado, according […]
Construction, hiring begins for Micron’s $3B expansion in Manassas
December 14, 2018
Construction crews at Micron in Manassas have started work on one of the state’s largest manufacturing projects in modern history. The 18-month effort to expand the facility is part of a $3 billion project expected to create 1,100 jobs by 2030. The company officially started construction at the 123-acre property at 9600 Godwin Drive during […]
Northern Virginia Family Services to receive $2.5 million from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
December 14, 2018
Northern Virginia Family Services, which operates the SERVE homeless shelter and food bank in Manassas, has been slated to receive a $2.5 million grant from a foundation launched by Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. The Day One Fund, established by Bezos and his wife MacKenzie to address homelessness across the nation, recently announced $97.5 million in awards to 24 organizations, including two in Virginia and two in Washington, D.C. Each will receive grants of […]
Manassas airport receives state funding
December 13, 2018
The Virginia Aviation Board recently allocated $1.62 million to 10 Virginia airports for projects to improve facilities and customers’ experience, including $26,200 for Manassas Regional Airport. The action brings the state’s investment in 66 airports to $31.5 million this year. Other projects in the latest round of funding: Warrenton-Fauquier Airport received $711,000; Richmond Executive/ Chesterfield […]
Changing Perceptions
December 13, 2018
The City of Manassas recently released results from the third City Citizen Satisfaction Survey. This survey is performed every two years by ETC Institute to assess resident satisfaction with the delivery of City services, to help determine priorities for the future of the community and to measure trends from previous surveys and benchmark against other […]
Shop at Home for the Holidays
December 1, 2018
Throughout the year one of the most important decisions you can make is where to spend your shopping and dining dollars. Buying local is a conscious effort to make purchases within the City of Manassas. Where people do their day-to-day shopping for things like groceries and convenience items and where they go to lunch or […]
Manassas is growing so much it’s spending $28 million on new water projects, including buying more space at a sewage treatment plant
November 30, 2018
MANASSAS — Micron Technology is the biggest user of water in Manassas. And, they’re about to get even bigger. Once the chip maker opens its $3 billion expansion in 10 years — the largest economic development project in Virginia history — the tech giant will increase its water demand by 1.3 million gallons per day. It’s […]
Latest Odysseus Autonomous Aircraft Utilizes Advanced Solar Cells
November 30, 2018
Original Press Release: Aurora Flight Sciences Reveals Solar-Powered Autonomous Aircraft Odysseus Odysseus is a groundbreaking persistence aircraft inspired by the need for climate and atmospheric research MANASSAS, Va., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aurora continues its nearly 30-year legacy of advancing autonomous systems with Odysseus, the world’s most capable solar-powered autonomous aircraft. Powered only […]