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In today's newsletter:

  • How the new Nexus234 district could reshape Manassas’s economic future
  • How a 1973 Prince William murder was finally solved decades later

Also on today's calendar: Cheryl Van Ornam, Organ Celebrating 1776 to 2026 St Pauls Masterworks Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Damp early in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PWC Debuts Expanded Innovation Division With GMU, Manassas (patch.com) — A major new Nexus234 Innovation District is taking shape in and around Manassas, tying George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus to nearby tech companies along Route 234. The 6,000-acre mixed-use area promises labs, offices, and incubator space aimed at life sciences, defense, data centers, and more, backed by state and local funding to grow jobs and research opportunities.    

• 52-Year-Old Murder In Prince William County Solved: Police (patch.com) — Manassas-area readers are learning that Virginia State Police have finally identified a suspect in a 1973 Prince William County murder, though he died in 2013 and won’t face trial. The case update comes through Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth, whose office serves Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William County, and highlights ongoing efforts to resolve thousands of unsolved homicides statewide.    


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  • Cuteness alert!
    Meet Beckett, the 10 week old, 10 lb aussie mix, up for adoption through Operation Paws for Homes (ophrescue.org). Fostered in Manassas VA, this boy… (Nextdoor Riverview)
  • Update!
    She has been reunited and found safe! Kitty Bitty came home tonight, safe, healthy and fat! Thank you to all who were concerned and offered help ——… (Nextdoor Baldwin District)
  • Commonwealth Assisted Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Manassas. Apply here.
  • Trilon Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Instrument Operator in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nokesville

  • San Francisco 49ers sign Notre Dame S Jalen Stroman as undrafted free agent (on3.com)

Centreville

  • Woman hospitalized after crash on Route 29 near Centreville library - Woman hospitalized after crash on Route 29 near Centreville library (ffxnow.com)
  • This Unassuming Virginia Restaurant Serves The Most Authentic Neapolitan Pizza In The State (familydestinationsguide.com)
  • Female Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Centreville, Airlifted (newsline.com)

Ok Manassas! 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: Ohio (Thank you Mary D. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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