What's up Manassas! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Gov. Spanberger Tours Manassas High School, Touts State Education Investments (patch.com) — Manassas residents get a close look at how new state education investments are reaching local classrooms as Gov. Abigail Spanberger tours Osbourn Park High School's advanced STEM and career programs. She highlights record funding for teacher raises and school construction, while local and state education leaders underscore Prince William County's growing, diverse student population and strong academic performance.
• Manassas airport to add commercial flights (virginiabusiness.com) — Manassas's city-owned airport has FAA approval to pursue commercial passenger flights, aiming to launch service by late 2027 and become the region's fourth commercial airport. The project includes a new control tower, major state and federal funding, and a long-term partnership with Avports, promising more travel options, jobs, and economic growth for Manassas residents and businesses.
• Rep. Subramanyam announces national data center plan in Ashburn (insidenova.com) — A new four-bill "National Data Center Plan" from Rep. Suhas Subramanyam aims to make big data users, not residents, pay for costly grid upgrades affecting Prince William and the Manassas area. Local advocates and lawmakers, including those representing Manassas and Manassas Park, say the effort could reshape how and where future data centers are built near your community.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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