by John Reid After getting elected to city council in 2018, only for her to become the first Black woman to be elected Mayor two years later, she has navigated through several challenges, and the city has thrived. Now, as she seeks re-election, she sat down with the PW Perspective about her journey so far, […]
On July 17 at Georgetown South in Manassas, My Natural Me will host a new program designed to help teenage girls and their parents with empowerment and positive self-imagery. The nonprofit organization focuses on providing specialized programs and resources to address mental health, caregiving responsibilities, career demands, and financial literacy. The program will cover essential […]
by John Reid On Saturday afternoon at Manassas Museum, Conversations in the Community will host a discussion on the book ‘Caste: The Origin of our Discontents.’ According to a summary via Intensive Life Publishing, the book explains how interconnected the caste system in countries such as India and Nazi Germany is to racial inequality in […]
by John Reid Those are the words of civil rights activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, whose Freedom Rider mugshot is one of the most iconic in American history. Today, she and her son Loki, an award-winning documentarian and author, visited Manassas Museum for their Juneteenth celebration. Featured in several books and documentaries, including “Eyes on the […]
by John Reid Running for elected office can be a daunting challenge, especially for the first time. It helps when you have an intimate knowledge of the area you grew up in, which is the case for Ashley Hutson. Born and raised in Prince William County, the Osbourn Park High School graduate and Democratic candidate […]
by Jennifer Roberts I am excited that we have a variety of summer engagement opportunities coming up in our community and we have a new business in Gainesville (STEMality) to share with you. “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” YOUNG ADULT EDITION by Isabel Wilkerson Community Conversation: Join the Manassas Museum, Manassas City Schools and Conversations in the Community for a […]
Just in Time for the Holidays – First Dedicated Gluten Free Establishment Opens in Old Town Manassas Manassas, VA — A Prince William County farmers market favorite opens their doors in Old Town Manassas just in time for the holidays. Honey and Ivy Gluten Free began selling at the Manassas Farmers Market last season. They have […]
by Bridget Bell In ancient Celtic culture, for centuries there existed a religious rite called the Banais Ríghi in which the king married the Goddess Sovereignty, who was the guardian and protector of the land, the spirit of the Earth itself, the anima mundi, known to be the animating force of nature. She carried the […]
On Sunday, October 8th, the picturesque trails of Manassas, Virginia, bore witness to the 2nd Annual Hiking for Hope event. Hosted by the dynamic Elethia Gay of AlexanderQ Health, this event was a remarkable celebration of both the human spirit and the healing power of nature. With a mission to connect people with the great […]
by John Reid On a hot, beautiful summer day, the citizens of Manassas were treated to a living historical dedication of the Manassas Industrial School this past Saturday. Presented by the Manassas Museum, located at the Jennie Dean Memorial site off of Wellington Road, the dedication ceremony featured a welcome by Ms. Jennie Dean (played […]
