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Arrest made after downtown shops burglarized

By Potomac Local News

Cops nab downtown Manassas prowler 

From Manassas police: On August 15, 2021, the Manassas City Police Department began investigating several property crimes that occurred in the Old Town area. During the overnight hours, on August 15, an unknown individual entered The Things I Love located at 9084 Center St and removed numerous items of value. That same night, items were stolen from a vehicle parked in the Candy Factory parking lot, and a citizen reported an attempted burglary at a residence in the 9500 Block of Main St. Additional similar incidents occurred in the weeks following.

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Marine Corps Marathon canceled; 22,000 affected

By Potomac Local News

More than 22,000 people looking forward to running in the Marine Corps Marathon will need to find something else to do that weekend or participate in a virtual event.

The Marine Corps Marathon today announced it canceled all events associated with the Marine Corps Marathon Weekend, Friday, October 29 to Sunday, October 31. That includes the signature 10K and 50K marathon events in Arlington, which draws tens of thousands of people each year from across the U.S. to our region.

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New Stafford schools superintendent expected by January

By Rick Horner
Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

Stafford County Public School’s search for a new permanent superintendent continues.

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Youth baseball’s new home likely won’t be in city, says league president

By Uriah Kiser
GMBL attend a Manassas City Council meeting to rally support for the youth baseball league that has served the city for more than 60 years. [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

City officials on Thursday night put it in writing, promising to find a new home for the Greater Manassas Baseball League.

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Schools, fire department partner to provide winter coats for children

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County Public Schools has teamed with the county’s fire and rescue department to once again collect coats for children.

Stafford County Public Schools, in conjunction with Stafford County Fire & Rescue Department and volunteer fire stations, will again partner with Operation Warm, a national non-profit organization, to provide nearly 2,000 SCPS students in need with a new winter coat. Operation Warm: More than a Coat provides brand-new winter coats in a variety of styles and colors to students.

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Fall Jubilee to return Oct. 2 with live music, vendors

By Press Release

After pausing the event last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, adults and children alike are ready for the return of the Fall Jubilee in Manassas.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, more than 100 booths will line the streets for the free, family friendly outdoor event. Vendors will be selling handmade jewelry, quilts, clothing, soaps, lotion and more. Community non-profit organizations will also have spaces throughout the 10 blocks of  Downtown Manassas.

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Residents invited to celebrate opening of refurbished Chatham Bridge

By Press Release
Chatham Bridge [Photo: VDOT]

The improved Chatham Bridge between the city of Fredericksburg and Stafford County will reopen to vehicle traffic on Sunday, Oct. 10, after 16 months of repair and reconstruction.

The day before the detour is removed, the public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony and pedestrian preview on the bridge on Saturday, Oct. 9.

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