🌱 Patch AM: See how Manassas Park runners placed at the massive Third Battle meet

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Manassas Park runners placed at the massive Third Battle meet
• How Manassas Park Police helped crack a major trafficking operation

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: A morning shower; warmer, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Third Battle Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com) — Manassas Park cross-country runners turned in solid performances at the Third Battle Invitational, with Jason Romero leading the Boys JV B squad in 18:33 and several teammates close behind. The massive meet drew schools from across Virginia and beyond, giving Cougar athletes a chance to test themselves against deep competition. Full results show where every Manassas Park runner placed and their times.
   

• Fairfax Resident Among 3 Arrested In Massive Prostitution Bust (patch.com) — A major prostitution and human trafficking investigation in nearby Manassas shut down six massage businesses, led to three arrests, and involved Manassas Park Police alongside several other agencies. Investigators say several trafficking victims were identified, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Manassas City Police or Crime Solvers. The National Human Trafficking Hotline is also highlighted as a 24/7 resource for potential victims.
   

📸 Around Manassas Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas Park

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 5th Annual Fall Festival →
  5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Storytime →
  Park Central Library, 100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 100, Manassas Park
  10:30 am
• Football @ Unity Braxton
  Grace E. Metz Middle, 10100 Lomond Dr, Manassas
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball & Boys Soccer @ Reagan
  Grace E. Metz Middle, 15801 Tanning House Pl, Haymarket
  5:00 pm
• Busy Hands Social Club
  Central Library - Central Library Community Room
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Click Here to Get Scammed: The Art of Fraudulent Instructions
  City of Manassas Park, 1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park
  10:00 am
• Me Gusta Spanish
  Central Library -
  10:30 am
• English Conversation-Conversación en Inglés
  Central Library - Central Library Community Room
  11:00 am
• 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 October 21
• 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 October 28
• 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

• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Stocking/Shelving Merchandiser in Manassas. Apply here.
• Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0227 in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manassas

• Manassas Public Schools Improve In VA Assessment, None Earn Highest Rating (patch.com)
• Candidate Profile: Sonia Vasquez Luna For VA House District 20 Delegate (patch.com)
• Crocktober: Crockpot Applesauce or Apple Butter (princewilliamliving.com)

Centreville

• 9 Pumpkin Patches And Corn Mazes To Visit In Northern Virginia This Fall (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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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