Manassas is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is home to more than 37,000 residents. Located in Northern Virginia, it is the seat of Prince William County. The local economy is powered by aviation, manufacturing, technology and small businesses. Manassas is served by the Manassas Regional Airport, several major highways and commuter rail service by Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Amtrak. VRE easily connects residents to Alexandria and Washington, D.C.