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Hello again Manassas! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Manassas hoops star reached George Mason’s unforgettable Final Four run
  • How 390 winter clothing boxes will reach Georgetown South kids
  • Could your family qualify for the Chamber’s 2026 scholarships?

Also on today's calendar: Manassas Chorale "Merry and Bright" Winter Concert and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy; windy, colder, with a high of 35 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 32, low: 16.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• For Osbourn Park grad Chris Fleming, George Mason's Final Four run never gets old (insidenova.com) — A former Osbourn Park High School standout from Manassas is reflecting on how his time there led to a role on George Mason’s legendary 2006 Final Four basketball team, now being honored on its 20th anniversary. Chris Fleming, who grew up playing locally before heading to Fairfax, shares vivid memories of that Cinderella run and how it continues to shape his life, career, and ties to the region.
   

• Boxes of Basics Brings Essential Clothing Boxes to Children in Georgetown South (princewilliamliving.com) — Children in Manassas’ Georgetown South neighborhood are set to receive nearly 200 Boxes of Basics clothing kits this Wednesday, kicking off a 390-box effort so every child gets winter essentials. Local partners like MG Movers and the Georgetown South Community Center are helping deliver coats, sneakers, books, and hygiene kits that ease financial strain and boost comfort for families.
   

• Prince William Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Scholarship Opportunities (princewilliamliving.com) — Students, workers, and business-minded residents in the Greater Manassas region can tap into the Prince William Chamber’s 2026 scholarships, with applications due Feb. 6, 2026. Five categories cover workforce certifications, college, military and public service, adult education, and entrepreneurship, offering Chamber members and their families flexible paths to advance careers and education.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Coyote in Great Oak?
    Yesterday I saw an animal walking down the sidewalk in front of my house. At first I thought it was a dog. But he had no collar and moved like a wild… (Nextdoor Great Oak)
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    I am looking for a house cleaner for every other week cleaning. I would prefer an individual rather than a company so the same person comes every … (Nextdoor Poplar Ford Trail)
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  • Six VHSL football championships will be decided Saturday. Here's who's playing. (cardinalnews.org)

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