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Hi Manassas Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What evidence will jurors hear in Manassas Park's high-profile murder trial?
- Can Manassas Park spoil Warren County's momentum on Oct. 9?
Also on today's calendar: Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Naresh Bhatt murder trial begins Monday: The disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt (wusa9.com) — Manassas Park residents are watching closely as the long-delayed murder trial of Naresh Bhatt begins Monday, more than two years after his wife Mamta vanished from their Manassas Park home. Prosecutors say extensive forensic evidence and his shifting explanations will be central in a seven-week trial that has galvanized the local Nepalese community and drawn intense regional attention.
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• Prep roundup: Wildcats rally for football win over Eagles (nvdaily.com) — Manassas Park football fans have a road trip coming as Warren County, fresh off a comeback win over Liberty, hosts the Cougars on Oct. 9. The roundup also highlights recent volleyball results around the region, including Stonewall Jackson, Rappahannock County, Strasburg, Meridian, and Warren County teams, giving Manassas Park readers a broader look at local high school sports.
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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
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Volleyball & Boys Soccer @ Unity Braxton
Grace E. Metz Middle, 10100 Lomond Dr, Manassas
5:00 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 - 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
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
📣 Manassas Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Historic Manassas Farmers Market (Saturdays) →
9024 Prince William St., Manassas
8:00 am - Farmers Market (Saturdays) →
Prince William Street Commuter Lot, 9024 Prince William St, Manassas
8:00 am - SAC: A Gathering for the Newly Awakened →
Light Works Spiritual Wellness Center, 9321 West St., Manassas
9:30 am - Manassas Fall Jubilee →
Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas
10:00 am - 43rd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee →
Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas
10:00 am - Weaving Demo
Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
10:00 am - Wonder Wanders
Independent Hill Library -
10:30 am
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In 2024, 7,080 pedestrians were killed in US traffic crashes resulting in a rate of one pedestrian fatality every 74 minutes.
The HRBT Expansion Project is surrounded by pedestrian crossings with Hampton residents, university students, veterans and VA Hospital employees… (Nextdoor )
- Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Manassas. Apply here.
- Sheetz, Inc posted a job opening for Store Team Member - #595 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)
Vienna
- Huge New Fitness Center Planned For Vacant Space At Tysons Galleria: Report (patch.com)
- E-Bikes, E-Scooters Banned From Athletic Fields, Vienna Elementary Reminds Parents After Misuse (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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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