🌱 FCPD Search For Chantilly Burglar + 12th Annual Manassas Runway Run

Welcome back, Chantilly! I'm here in your inbox this chilly morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A couple of morning showers. High: 45 Low: 32.
• Tuesday: Rather cloudy; windy, chilly. High: 44 Low: 29.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy. High: 49 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chantilly:

1. The Fairfax County Police Department is searching for a man who burglarized a Burger Shack and a grocery store in Chantilly on Wednesday, Mar. 8. The suspect broke a window to enter La Tienda Confienza before forcefully entering the Burger Shack, fleeing on foot with stolen property and money. The man wore all-black clothing and a white mask, and anyone with information can contact the Sully Police District or Crime Solvers anonymously. (WJLA)
2. The 12th annual Manassas Runway Run 10K/5K race is coming up on Apr. 30! The Manassas Bull Run Rotary Club is organizing the event to raise funds for various organizations, including the Manassas City Police Association and the Prince William County Civil Air Patrol. The run will take place at the Manassas Regional Airport and welcomes runners of all ages and abilities to participate. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, finisher's medal, and refreshments after the race. (Inside NoVA)
3. The Fairfax County school board has unanimously passed a measure granting collective bargaining rights to thousands of teachers and other staff members, including full and part-time teachers, school counselors, and librarians, among others. According to Virginia law, members of the bargaining unit cannot go on strike, but they can negotiate topics such as pay, hours, and benefits. Several other Northern Virginia school systems, including Prince William County schools, have also adopted similar collective bargaining agreements. (WTOP News)

Coming up in and around Chantilly:

Monday, March 13

• Sahaja Yoga Meditation For All Ages At Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center (7:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night At The Old Brogue, Great Falls (9:00 PM)

Tuesday, March 14

• Breakfast & Networking With Business Owners At Intelligent Office Tysons, Tysons Corner (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Chantilly area at the link! (Chantilly Patch)
• The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to the Dulles Lead share meeting! The meeting takes place every first and third Thursday of the month at Sonesta Suites in nearby Herndon from 8:30-9:45 a.m. and is an opportunity for business leaders and innovators to network and promote their businesses to like-minded peers in the community and business environments. (Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The opioid and fentanyl overdose epidemic is affecting more students nationwide and locally. In response, Fairfax County Public Schools is hosting a conversation about the epidemic at Fairfax High School today, Mar. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m. You can register for the meeting here. (Fairfax County Government via Facebook)

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• Estate Planning Seminar on March 14th and 15th at Northern Virginia Community College (March 14)
• Pi Day Celebration! (March 14)
• Sneak Peek Happy Hour at Brightview Dulles Corner Senior Living Community (March 16)
• Homebuyer Blueprint Live Webinar (March 16)
• Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents American Stories (March 25)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.