🌱 Patch AM: Manassas Park driver killed after risky pass ends in fatal crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Manassas Park driver killed after risky pass ends in fatal crash
• See how Manassas Park High fared in Friday night's showdown

Also on today's calendar: Called To Praise Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
• Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
• Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Attempt To Slip Past Turning Car Ends In Deadly Manassas Crash Into Parked Tractor-Trailer: PD (dailyvoice.com) — A 21-year-old Manassas Park resident was killed when his Toyota Corolla crossed double yellow lines to pass a turning vehicle on Hansen Farm Road in Bristow and crashed into a parked tractor-trailer. Police say speed likely contributed to the Thursday afternoon wreck, and the other vehicle involved was not struck and completed its turn safely.
   

• High School Football scores from Friday, September 18, 2026 (rocktownnow.com) — Manassas Park High's football team fell just short in a tight 14–12 loss to TJ-Alexandria on Friday night, one of many games played across Virginia. The statewide roundup highlights how local teams, including Manassas Park, stacked up heading into the rest of the season.
   

📸 Around Manassas Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Called To Praise Band →
  Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" →
  Online,
  11:30 am
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

Sunday September 20
• Conner Drive Street Clean Up! →
  Conner Drive, 8228 Conner Dr, Manassas
  2:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Family Funday
  Central Library -
• Health Insurance Assistance
  Central Library - Group Study Room A
  5:30 pm
• Teen Manga Club
  Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Storytime →
  Manassas Park VA
  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
Wednesday October 7
• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Signal Hill Back of House BOH Team Member in Manassas. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Manassas

• Candidate Profile: Sara Brescia For Manassas City School Board (patch.com)
• Candidate Profile: Colin Turner For Manassas City Council (patch.com)
• 8743 Noether St, Manassas, VA 20109 (redfin.com)

Centreville

• 14 Fall Festivals Around the DMV (arlingtonmagazine.com)

Chantilly

• Chantilly Woman In Wheelchair ID'd In Fatal Route 50 Crash (patch.com)

Ok Manassas Park! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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