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Bob’s Discount Furniture opens store in Manassas

Bob’s Discount Furniture held a grand opening of its 171th store now located in Manassas, with a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7673 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109, in the shopping center next to Burlington Coat Factory.

Farmers markets now open or opening soon

By Gretchen L.H. O'Brien 05/11/11 / Breaking News / Bristow / Features / Gainesville / Haymarket / Health & Safety / Manassas / New Baltimore / Nokesville / Sudley / Warrenton /

Farmers markets are open now, and others are opening soon, to provide locals with homegrown tomatoes, berries, corn and other produce. Some markets even have local vendors who sell their crafts and wares. Read all the details about local farmers' markets in the May 13 Manassas Observer. And, check out the list of area markets and when they're open.

PWC Police Beat 5/9/11

05/10/11 / Breaking News / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /

Prince William County Police Department's May 9 Crime Report

May 4 fire on Old Carolina Road

From Staff Reports 05/10/11 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Police & Fire Beat /

No one hurt in a May 4 fire on Old Carolina Road in Gainesville

Gainesville library fundraiser builds on success

By Gretchen L.H. O'Brien 05/09/11 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Haymarket /

A fundraiser at Battlefield High School was held May 7 to raise funds for a new Gainesville library. Thousands of Legos were available for those who wanted to build something cool. Many youngsters came out to enjoy the day. They could bounce in the moonbounce, check out the many vendors, buy some used books or bid on more than 70 silent-auction items.