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Good morning Manassas Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new federal funds will expand veteran support in Manassas Park
  • How Manassas Park residents can help investigators after the Manassas shooting

Also on today's calendar: Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Chance of a morning shower, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• [2026-09-30] Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million To Support Veteran... (senate.gov) — New federal funding will bring $750,000 to support veteran suicide prevention services that specifically include Manassas Park, alongside neighboring Northern Virginia communities. Local veterans and their families could see expanded access to mental health resources, outreach, and crisis support through EveryMind, Inc., as part of a broader $4.1 million statewide initiative.
   

• Manassas Shooting Suspect Dies After Standoff on I-81 (thewinchestergazette.com) — A deadly workplace shooting at a Manassas business left two people dead and one hospitalized, and the suspect later died by suicide after a police pursuit on I-81. Manassas Park residents are urged to share any information through the Manassas City/Manassas Park Crime Solvers tip line as investigators continue piecing together what happened and why.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Chantilly

  • Fatal Pedestrian Crash Closes Route 28 Northbound In Chantilly (patch.com)

Ok Manassas Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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