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Coolio is the big 5-0, Manassas 100 Year Anniversary and the Number of the Day
Five things you need to know today in Manassas.
Region 6’s Five Things Thursday, Aug. 1
It’s Thursday, Aug. 1. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!
1. Today: It's Thursday, that means its drawing day for Manassas utility customers. A weekly giveaway drawing is held each week in August and September as part of the Manassas Utilities and Public Works 100 days until 100 Year Anniversary celebration in October. Read here for more details.
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2. You Said It: “Obviously, our effort to mitigate the danger of the front seat has contributed to the danger that they will be forgotten in the back seat.” — A reader commenting on a new social website push #heatstroke to raise awareness of children left in hot cars.
3. ICYMI: This should be your favorite post from the past 24-48 hours.
4. Number of the Day: $235 million. That’s the payout for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. Take a look at the winning Powerball numbers.
3. ICYMI: This should be your favorite post from the past 24-48 hours.
4. Number of the Day: $235 million. That’s the payout for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. Take a look at the winning Powerball numbers.
5. Today…in History: Coolio (yes, Coolio) turns 50 today. The rapper best known for “Gangsta's Paradise” was born Aug. 1, 1963. He’s still performing and updates fans on Twitter.
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