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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• WEEKEND READ: Workplace shooting shatters 2 young families; police investigation reveals few answers (princewilliamtimes.com) — A recent workplace shooting at the United Rentals branch in Manassas left two fathers dead, another coworker injured, and investigators still searching for a motive. Manassas officials and state leaders are responding with renewed calls to address gun violence, while the community rallies around the victims' families through donations and tributes that highlight their deep ties to local schools, sports, and businesses.
• The 2026 Political Tidal Wave Alarms are Sounding … in Virginia and New Jersey (meidasnews.com) — Recent Democratic gains in Virginia include especially strong 2025 gubernatorial results in Manassas Park, where Abigail Spanberger outperformed Kamala Harris's 2024 margin among Hispanic voters by more than 21 points. With early voting already high statewide, party strategists see Latino-heavy communities like Manassas Park as crucial to flipping several U.S. House seats in 2026, while Republicans argue Democrats are vulnerable on gas prices and the economy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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