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Also on today's calendar: Fall Into Fitness Health Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Popular Immersive Game Is Now Available In Downtown Manassas (patch.com) — Downtown Manassas now features Game Over Escape Rooms, bringing four themed immersive experiences—ranging from horror to fantasy and sci-fi—to 8955 Center Street. City officials highlight the opening as part of ongoing efforts to attract investment and entertainment options to Historic Downtown, with the venue already tracking successful teams on a public leaderboard.
2. NVFS Fall Food Drive Helps Stock Shelves for Greater Prince William Families (princewilliamliving.com) — Families in Manassas and Greater Prince William rely on the NVFS Hunger Resource Center, and this fall's food drive aims to restock its shelves before the holidays. You can drop off donations at 10058 Dean Drive in Manassas on several November dates, give gift cards or funds, or volunteer to help sort and distribute food.
3. Army Field Band Hip-Hop Artist Lamar Riddick Brings His Music to Manassas (princewilliamliving.com) — Manassas residents can catch the U.S. Army Field Band's 80th Anniversary Concert, featuring hip-hop artist Staff Sgt. Lamar Riddick, this Sunday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Admission is free with a ticket, and the program blends classical, jazz, and rap in a family-friendly show celebrating veterans and community connections.
4. Judge allows cameras at Naresh Bhatt murder trial but blocks full livestream (wset.com) — A Prince William County judge in Manassas has approved limited camera access for the upcoming Naresh Bhatt murder trial, allowing recording but blocking a full livestream to protect jurors. The case centers on Bhatt, a Manassas Park man accused of killing his wife despite her body never being found, with trial set to begin October 5 and expected to last several weeks.
5. Fatal Stabbing In Warrenton Leads To Charges For Manassas Man, Brother: Report (patch.com) — A Manassas resident has been charged in connection with a woman's fatal stabbing in Warrenton, after police say they found him with blood on his clothes and a utility knife at the scene. He and his brother, from Williamsburg, face charges related to concealing a body and obstructing the investigation, with court hearings set for November 4.
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