— By: Theresa Ellis — To continue my 4th annual Shadow for a Day program, I decided to include spotlights on women for National Women’s Small Business Month. First: My mom. I shadowed her in business for many years. Linda Mary Ranck Schmalhofer — even though she passed away in 2016. I know her story well. Strengths: Math, English, Finance, BusinessBuilt and managed our family … Continue reading 4th Annual Shadow for a Day: Women Small Business Owners — Linda, my mom, and auto repair shop manager.

Last night in a very emotional and passionate Manassas City Council meeting, our residents came out to be honored for Hispanic Heritage month, discuss the Georgetown South Community parking issues, and the Greater Manassas Baseball League fields next to Micron. Learn more: Continue reading SAVE THE BALL FIELDS and more

SEPTEMBER Suicide Prevention MonthNational Honey MonthSickle Cell Awareness MonthNational Hispanic Month 9/15 to 10/15 9/4 to 9/6 Labor Day weekend9/6 Rosh Hashana9/11 Patriot Day of Service and Remembrance9/13 Grandparent’s Day9/14 Yom Kippur9/14 Virginia Day9/17 Constitution and Citizenship Day9/17 Early Voting Begins9/18 National Clean up Day9/19 Out of the Darkness Walk Manassas9/21 International Peace Day9/22 Women in Business Day9/25 National Daughter’s Day9/26 Pancake Day9/28 Voter Registration … Continue reading September Dates: from remembering 9/11 to celebrating Daughter’s Day + more.

Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis is leading the charge this year by not only recruiting new candidates but also landing a position on the Glenn Youngkin for Governor campaign as the Prince William region director for “Women for Youngkin.” Contact Theresa@TheresaCoatesEllis.com with questions! Visit WomenforGlenn.com to join the coalition! Continue reading Women for Glenn Coalition grows in Prince William County region with Ellis leading.

(Anna Phillips for Treasurer, Stacia Jennings for Commissioner of the Revenue, Lynn Forkell Greene for Council, and Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis) Great news! When I was elected to Manassas City Council in 2018, I vowed to help recruit and mentor new qualified candidates. And after meeting and guiding many interested potential candidates, it is such a pleasure to officially endorse our 1st all-women slate in the history … Continue reading Councilwoman introduces historic 1st all-women slate in Manassas!

We expected 300 to 500 guests and logged in with up to 2,500 visitors to our City of Manassas from all over Northern Virginia and Maryland as per our Committee Chair! Our Manassas Bee Festival on Sat. June 26th 10am-2pm was just an amazing family and community celebration for our new national Bee City USA designation for our City. Folks came from all over Northern … Continue reading Councilwoman Ellis: Record-breaking crowd at Manassas Bee Festival!

Manassas to celebrate new ‘Bee City USA’ designation with festival Bee City USA Initiative Embraced By Manassas City Council https://patch.com/virginia/manassas/bee-city-usa-initiative-embraced-manassas-city-council Bee swarm creates a buzz at Baldwin Elementary School https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/bee-swarm-creates-a-buzz-at-baldwin-elementary-school/article_b438b4fe-ad5b-11eb-8bca-d37773f0b665.html Continue reading In recent news: Bee City USA and the Manassas City Bee Festival

— By: Theresa Coates Ellis, Manassas City Council Member — IMPORTANT UPDATES: VACCINE SUPPLIES + APPOINTMENTS: Because of the shortage of COVID-19 vaccine supplies to be allocated in Manassas City, Prince William, and Manassas Park, please visit the following to make an appointment to receive a vaccine. Please sign up or call to be added to the wait list.1. Prince William Health District (PWHD) ( … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccines/Testing, Blood + Food Donations

— Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis — As we move forward closing out the year and starting a new one, here are the Legislative Priorities from VML, the Manassas City Public Schools, and the City of Manassas. The legislative priorities were presented in person and with zoom. Not all state representatives attended, but were invited. Most school board members and staff, city council members and staff … Continue reading Legislative Priorities for VML, Public Schools, and City of Manassas