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Good morning Manassas! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Family shares heartbreak after deadly United Rentals shooting in Manassas.
  • How Manassas families are honoring loved ones lost in workplace shooting.
  • How Manassas became a hub of the region's growing Hispanic community.

Also on today's calendar: Fall Into Fitness Health Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Family mourns United Rentals employee killed in Manassas workplace shooting (dcnewsnow.com) — Relatives of United Rentals employee Christopher Serrano are mourning his death after Wednesday's deadly workplace shooting in Manassas, while trying to stay strong for his young children. Manassas City Police say a coworker allegedly announced his intent to kill three people before fatally shooting Serrano and Ricky Lamot and injuring another employee.
   

• Families, friends remember those killed in deadly Manassas shooting (dcnewsnow.com) — Families are grieving two men killed in Wednesday's workplace shooting at United Rentals in Manassas, as loved ones share memories of their devotion to children and youth sports. Friends plan to honor victim and coach Ricky Lamot with a new legacy award at a Fauquier Football and Cheer event later this month.
   

• Why the DC region's Hispanic population is growing (wtop.com) — Manassas remains a key center of Hispanic population growth in the D.C. region, even as that growth spreads into surrounding counties. A Virginia demographer explains how more U.S.-born Hispanic families, rising diversity, and high intermarriage rates are reshaping communities like Manassas, Prince William, and nearby jurisdictions, with younger, often well-educated residents driving long-term change.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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