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Hey there, Manassas Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When will Manassas Park SNAP users get their new chip cards?
  • How would this 10th District hopeful represent Manassas Park?

Also on today's calendar: Aging Gracefully Expo Returns to Manassas Mall and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia begins issuing chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards (nbc29.com) — Manassas Park SNAP recipients are among the first in Virginia to receive new chip-enabled EBT cards designed to reduce fraud and protect grocery benefits. Cards will be mailed by October 1 in this pilot phase, so households should promptly update their contact information, activate the new card, and set a PIN before the old one deactivates 60 days after mailing.
   

• VA Candidate Dave Beckwith Calls for Stronger Action on Transnational Repression (visiontimes.com) — Residents of Manassas Park are part of Virginia's 10th District, where Republican candidate Dave Beckwith is emphasizing a tougher U.S. stance against Chinese government intimidation and stronger support for Taiwan. He also highlights outreach to Northern Virginia's Asian American communities and a focus on human rights and security in U.S.-China relations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The neighborhood is filling up!
    Please join if you live here! I noticed there wasn't a group for us yet, so I made one. (Nextdoor Euclid Ave)
  • Join us for two hours!
    Bring gloves, Bags, racks and good humor. Help make a difference. (Nextdoor Courtney Drive)
  • PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Manassas. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for cashier in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centreville

  • Centreville's 41-acre Trinity Centre office park could be replaced with housing (ffxnow.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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