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π± Patch AM: What answers might emerge as this Manassas Park murder trial begins?
And on the Manassas Park Patch calendar - Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus!

Greetings Manassas Park! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What answers might emerge as this Manassas Park murder trial begins?
- How did Manassas Park fare in this week's football action?
Also on today's calendar: Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Murder trial to begin for Manassas Park man accused of killing wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt (wset.com) — A high-profile murder trial involving Manassas Park resident Naresh Bhatt, accused of killing his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt and concealing her body, begins Monday with jury selection. Prosecutors plan to present DNA and other evidence, while Mamta's family and friends hope the seven-week trial finally explains what happened and where she is.
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• Prince William County Week 6 high school football results (princewilliamtimes.com) — Manassas Park High's football team fell 19-0 to visiting Brentsville, dropping to 1-5 after an early-season schedule packed with tough regional opponents. The roundup also shows how other Prince William County teams are faring, giving local fans context for rivalries and upcoming matchups.
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📸 Around Manassas Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas Park
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - Breast Cancer Awareness →
8517 Rixlew Ln, Manassas
10:00 am - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm - 2026 Running with the Saints 5K →
All Saints Catholic School, 9294 Stonewall Rd, Manassas
8:00 am
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Sound Bath with Crystal Ashram →
10125 Lakehaven Ct
7:00 pm - Volleyball & Boys Soccer @ Unity Braxton
Grace E. Metz Middle, 10100 Lomond Dr, Manassas
5:00 pm - Health Insurance Assistance
Central Library - Group Study Room A
5:30 pm - Storytime →
Park Central Library, 100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 100, Manassas Park
10:30 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 - 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 - 5th Annual Fall Festival →
5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
3:00 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
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you see Columbia Gas of Virginia upgrading the natural gas lines in your neighborhood, we want to share why it's important.
This work will lead to long-term benefits for you, your neighborhood and your community, especially from a safety and reliability standpoint. Link… (Nextdoor )
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Manassas. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manassas
- Manassas Park football wins their own special championship (insidenova.com)
- November & December 2026 Events and Performances at the Hylton Center (princewilliamliving.com)
- How will the Capitals do this season? (wjla.com)
Centreville
- Chantilly volleyball riding hot into district play (fairfaxtimes.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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