🌱 Patch AM: House Fire With Rescues In Manassas Sends 3 To Hospital

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In today's newsletter:

• Three hospitalized after townhouse fire in Manassas Bull Run neighborhood
• See which Manassas restaurants passed or failed recent health inspections
• Police standoff on Carlton Drive ends with two suspects arrested

Also on today's calendar: Ugly Sweater Night and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 23 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 50, low: 25.
• Thursday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 49 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• House Fire With Rescues In Manassas Sends 3 To Hospital (patch.com) — Residents in the Bull Run neighborhood of Manassas saw a townhouse fire send three people to the hospital Monday afternoon after flames spread from the garage. Firefighters rescued two residents and quickly contained the blaze on Flager Circle, while the fire marshal’s office continues to investigate the cause.
   

• Manassas Restaurant Inspections: No Handwashing Before Food Prep, Encrusted Dirt (patch.com) — Health inspectors recently checked dozens of restaurants and food businesses in Manassas and nearby areas, noting both clean reports and concerning violations. Manassas diners can see which spots had issues like poor handwashing, low hot-water temperatures, and encrusted dirt, and which new food trucks and eateries were cleared to open.
   

• Standoff Follows Armed Fight At Manassas Home; 2 Arrested (patch.com) — Manassas residents are learning more about a tense armed dispute at a Carlton Drive home that led to a police standoff and two arrests last Thursday morning. Officers say one suspect fled and was quickly detained, while another allegedly barricaded himself inside before being taken into custody and charged with serious offenses involving weapons and attempted wounding.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Manassas Ballet - The Nutcracker
  Merchant Hall, 10960 George Mason Cir, Manassas
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Ugly Sweater Night
  Harris Pavilion , 9201 Center St , Manassas
  4:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• English Conversation-Conversación en Inglés
  Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• PWC Tech Help
  Central Library - Group Study Room B
  2:00 pm
• Christmas Cabaret
  ARTfactory , 9419 Battle St , Manassas
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• ALIVE! Drive Thru Caroling
  8110 Signal Hill Rd , Manassas
  3:30 pm

Friday December 26

• Winery Comedy Tour
  Aroma Wine Tasting Room , 9249 Center St , Manassas
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• English Conversation for Adults
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  10:00 am
• Wrapping up the Holidays Demonstrations
  Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
  5:30 pm
• Fab 50+ Club: Yarn Hat Ornament
  Manassas Park City Library , 100 Park Central Plz Suite 100 , Manassas Park
  5:30 pm
• Yarn On: Fiber Fun: Bull Run
  Bull Run Library , 8051 Ashton Ave , Manassas
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Music and Motion
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Airpods found on the ground at Golden Corral by 66.
  Not sure if apple allows me to find owner using my iphone but these look like new pros. Would like to find owner. (Nextdoor Westgate)
• It is Earth’s eye;
  looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” — Thoreau (Nextdoor Ballsford Townhomes)

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Manassas. Apply here.
• Beacon Home Services posted a job opening for Inventory & Delivery Assistant in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fairfax

• Fairfax Water looks to replace Seven Corners water tank with bigger model (ffxnow.com)
• Fairfax County solidifies new rules for electrical substations as energy demand grows (ffxnow.com)
• Investigation underway after man dies in Fairfax police's custody (dcnewsnow.com)

Woodbridge

• Special Election For VA House Seat: Caucus To Determine Democratic Nominee (patch.com)
• Stabbing At Juvenile Gathering In Dale City Leads To Teen's Arrest (patch.com)

Ok Manassas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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