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🌱 Patch AM: Gov. Spanberger Tours Manassas High School, Touts State Education Investments

Spotted on the Manassas calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K

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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Governor spotlights major education funding during Manassas high school STEM tour
  • How commercial flights at Manassas airport could change your travel options
  • Could this data center plan ease pressure on Manassas neighborhoods?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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🗞 Nearby News

Manassas Park

Nokesville

  • Prince William County week three high school football schedule (princewilliamtimes.com)
  • FDNY Squad 252 fire truck, recovered from 9/11, arrives at Prince William County government complex (insidenova.com)
  • Six local youth selected for health leadership roles (heart.org)

Centreville

  • Husband, Wife Found Shot To Death Inside Centreville Home: Police (patch.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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