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Good day Manassas! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Jury convicts Manassas man in double killing of two women
  • Why Sudley Car Care earned a Best of 2025 nod
  • Why shoplifting confrontations at Manassas stores are turning more dangerous

Also on today's calendar: Land of Forgotten Toys: A Christmas Musical and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Manassasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy; windy, colder, temps: high: 33, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Double Killing Involving Pregnant Victim In Manassas Leads To Conviction (patch.com) — Manassas residents are learning that a local jury has convicted Edward Jackson Bland in the brutal 2024 killings of two Manassas women, including a pregnant victim, at the Westgate Apartments and Townhomes. Authorities detailed how a late-night carjacking on Portwood Turn led investigators to the apartment, where the victims were found, and sentencing is now set for June 4, 2026.
   

2. Local Auto Shop Is Reliable & One Customers Can Trust: Why Sudley Car Care Is A Manassas Best Of 2025 Pick (patch.com) — Manassas drivers are praising Sudley Car Care Center for dependable repairs, fair pricing, and a staff they say they can truly trust. As part of Patch’s Best of 2025 series, a local resident highlights how the shop supports the community and makes it easy to find quality auto service close to home.
   

3. Fake ICE Agent Reported in Woodbridge, Robbery Arrest at Manassas Mall, and Another Shoplifting Incident (potomaclocal.com) — Recent incidents at Manassas Mall and a nearby Marshalls involved suspects allegedly pulling or threatening violence when confronted over suspected shoplifting, though no injuries were reported. Police also arrested a woman in an earlier Macy’s robbery case. Separately, officers are investigating a man who impersonated an ICE agent at a Woodbridge apartment complex.
   

4. Manassas Barricade Arrest Follows Weapon Assault; Two Men Face Charges (potomaclocal.com) — Manassas police say a domestic dispute on Carlton Drive escalated into a barricade situation involving a knife injury and a brandished gun before officers safely arrested the suspect Thursday afternoon. Another man was also detained, and police report recovering firearms and suspected narcotics. Investigators are still seeking additional information or video from nearby residents.
   

5. UVA Health Experts Explain What's Changing in Obesity Treatment and Access (princewilliamliving.com) — Manassas residents using or considering new obesity medications will see evolving rules on Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance coverage, with possible federal changes as early as spring 2026. UVA Health experts explain current Virginia Medicaid criteria, the promise and limits of GLP-1 drugs, supply shortages, and why long-term, medically supervised treatment is crucial for lasting health benefits.
   

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