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/**/ Chatting with the chief By Tiffany Schwab Staff Writer MANASSAS – The new superintendent is going to lead the city to what school board members have been calling, “the next level.” He just doesn’t know what that means yet. Chip Zullinger said he’s still studying the schools, diligently poring over stacks of information on…

Take a look inside local businesses with a 360 Tour. The panoramic images give you a feeling for what it’s like to be inside one of the many establishments listed below. To view a 360 Tour, select a Real Estate from the menu below. — Select Real Estate Tour — Hour Homes, Inc. – Stafford,…

/**/ Doctors kick off medical games By Louise Cannon Staff Writer      MANASSAS – Some local doctors and dentists are making plans to trade in their stethoscopes and scrubs for cleats and sweats to compete in this summer’s World Medical Games in Evian, France. Practicing two nights a week at Manassas’ Sports Network indoor soccer…

/**/ Expand, enliven museums, study says By Keith McMillan Media General News Service     MANASSAS The Manassas Museum System could receive a facelift and significant expansion if city officials back the findings of a September development study.     The plan, prepared by the PRD Group of Fairfax, suggests the museum’s main building on Prince William Street expand…

A stitch in time — Sewing Day brings Nokesville circle together By Lucy Chumbley Staff Writer   Amy Drewry/Staff Photographer Two-year-old Alex Fields carefully cuts off a stray thread while her day-time caregiver, Alma Fisher, of Catlett, ties knots in a quilted lap robe. Fisher has been coming to Nokesville’s annual Community Sewing Day with…

    Sunshine Week “Freedom of information” isn’t just for professional journalists. Open access and public records laws are intended for everyone. The Potomac News and its partners are commemorating “Sunshine Week” – March 13-19 – with a package of stories on freedom of information as it relates to ordinary people living ordinary lives. We…