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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Manassas Park murder trial could be delayed yet again.
• When Manassas Park SNAP users will get new chip EBT cards.

Also on today's calendar: Aging Gracefully Expo Returns to Manassas Mall and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Defense seeks another delay in Naresh Bhatt trial (princewilliamtimes.com) — A Manassas Park man charged with killing his wife may see his October murder trial delayed again, as public defenders say they need more time to prepare a PTSD-based defense. The judge heard arguments over expert testimony and potential text-message evidence, while family and friends of the victim expressed frustration that justice could be postponed further.
   

• Virginia begins issuing chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards (nbc29.com) — Manassas Park SNAP recipients are among the first in Virginia slated to receive new chip-enabled EBT cards designed to cut down on skimming and benefit theft. The state will mail replacement cards in phases through December, so residents should update their contact information with social services and promptly activate the new card to avoid any interruption in grocery benefits.
   

📸 Around Manassas Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas Park

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Aging Gracefully Expo Returns to Manassas Mall →
  Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas
  8:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Called To Praise Band →
  Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Toddler Story Time at Central Library
  Central Library -
  10:30 am
• English Conversation-Conversación en Inglés
  Central Library - Central Library Community Room
  11:00 am
• Central Reads Book Club
  Central Library - Central Library Community Room
  1:00 pm
• Junk Journaling Club
  Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
  5:30 pm
• FREE Music Bingo Night Every Wednesday | Manassas Park VA | Drink Specials & Prizes →
  The All American Steakhouse, 110 Park Central Plz, Manassas Park
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Preschool Story Time
  Central Library -
  10:30 am
Wednesday September 23
• FREE Music Bingo Night Every Wednesday | Manassas Park VA | Drink Specials & Prizes →
  The All American Steakhouse, 110 Park Central Plz, Manassas Park
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• FREE Music Bingo Night Every Wednesday | Manassas Park VA | Drink Specials & Prizes →
  The All American Steakhouse, 110 Park Central Plz, Manassas Park
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! →
  St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Rd, Clifton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Things had been a bit tough lately, but the situation finally seems to be improving.
  I'm breathing a sigh of relief, enjoying the little things, and looking forward to better days ahead. How are things going for you? (Nextdoor Manassas Park)
• Does anyone have a cleaning service recommendation?
  I need an affordable cleaning service that can do a deep clean of a house and isn't crazy expensive. Thank you!! (Nextdoor Blooms Crossing / Cougar)

• General Dynamics Mission Systems posted a job opening for Senior Contracts Specialist in Manassas. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Chantilly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centreville

• Husband, wife found shot to death inside Centreville home; police investigating (wavy.com)
• FFXnow Daily Update podcast (ffxnow.com)

Burke

• Burke Motorcyclist Dies After Braddock Road Crash (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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