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“This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then isolated showers between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

“Tonight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”


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Stafford County Government: “Stafford County has launched a new Neighborhood Services program to assist residents better. The program acts as a liaison between neighborhoods and Stafford County, helping better assist and assess neighborhood issues. It is like a personal concierge service for neighborhoods.”

“The Neighborhood Services program’s ultimate goal is to form partnerships with neighborhoods, providing them with the resources and knowledge they need for a thriving community. The program also seeks to actively engage neighborhoods to participate in all aspects of improving their communities.”


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OmniRide: “OmniRide held a ribbon cutting for new buses on August 23 at the OmniRide Western Facility in Manassas. Members of the Board of Commissioners were in attendance. Remarks were made by Board Chair Victor Angry, OmniRide Executive Director Bob Schneider, and Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) Executive Director Kate Mattice.”

“Eight of the 15 commuter buses and one of the four local buses were purchased through NVTC’s Commuter Choice program. The commuter buses will be used to serve the Staffordboro Commuter Lot – with transportation to Washington, D.C, and the Pentagon. These buses include custom designed upholstery, passenger seatbelts, charging stations, brighter destination signs, and an on-board air purifier.”


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Prince William police: “Fatal Crash Investigation – On August 22 at 10:32PM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Lake Jackson Dr. and Hillcrest Dr. [near] Manassas (20111) to investigate a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed the operator of a motorcycle was traveling southbound on Lake Jackson Dr. at a high rate of speed when the operator lost control of the motorcycle while navigating a turn in the roadway. The motorcycle left the roadway and traveled up an embankment, where the operator separated and struck a tree. The operator was transported to an area hospital where he later died on August 23.”

“Identified: The driver of the 2022 Yamaha motorcycle was identified as Muhammad MUBASHAR, 30, of Manassas”


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National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Near to slightly below normal temperatures and lower humidity will continue today. The daytime will likely remain dry, but clouds may begin to increase this afternoon.”

“Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.”


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OmniRide: “OmniRide will be adding Saturday Service to its list of mobility services starting August 26, 2023. Saturday service will include Local Manassas North (65N), Local Manassas to Manassas Park (67), OmniRide Connect microtransit in Manassas / Manassas Park, and OmniRide Access paratransit in Manassas / Manassas Park. It even includes the East-West Express (96) route that travels between Manassas and Woodbridge! Saturday timetables have been added to the new schedule brochures and they will be available from bus operators and online beginning Aug. 14.”


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Prince William Times: “About 650 big yellow school buses hit Prince William County roads Monday morning as the new school year dawned for more than 91,000 students.”

“Superintendent LaTanya McDade began the morning outside Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, where the school’s cheerleaders and marching band performed for TV news cameras and arriving students.”


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National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Seasonable temperatures along with lower humidity will arrive today as a cold front departs to the south. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny.”

“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph.”


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The Center Square: “Virginia’s long-awaited Interstate 95 express lanes were ceremonially opened during a ribbon-cutting led by political and transportation leaders, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sen. Tim Kaine, who touted the project as a time-saver and economic boost to the region.”

“The 10 miles of new lanes, privately funded through Transurban in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, will complete the stretch through Stafford County – notorious for being one of the nation’s worst spots for traffic congestion. Ground was broken in 2019. The new lanes in the major corridor serving north-south travelers between Maine and Florida are estimated to reduce commuting time between Fredericksburg and Washington by 35 minutes.”


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Manassas police: “Pedestrian Struck by Train — On August 18, 2023, at 10:54 p.m., Manassas City Police responded to the area of the train crossing on West Street. When officers arrived, they located a 25-year-old male on the train tracks. Rescue was summoned and declared the male deceased. The initial investigation located several witnesses that said that the male subject attempted to jump onto a moving train and fell under it. The investigation is active and ongoing.”


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