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Morning Manassas! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you near Balls Ford Road during this Christmas Eve robbery?
  • How did Manassas’ UVA Prince William Medical Center earn top maternity marks?
  • How a 2023 child homicide case finally ended in conviction

Also on today's calendar: Ghost Doctors' Ghost Hunt in Old Town Manassas: A Supernatural Holiday Adventure and 2 more events.

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

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 48, low: 44.
  • Monday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 63 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 59-year-old man attacked, robbed at gunpoint in Manassas shopping center on Christmas Eve (wjla.com) — A 59-year-old man was forced into his vehicle, assaulted, and robbed at gunpoint in a Manassas shopping center parking lot near Balls Ford Road and Stream Walk Lane on Christmas Eve. Prince William County police say three suspects, including one armed with a pistol and knife, fled before officers arrived, and the victim suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information is urged to contact PWCPD.
   

2. These 15 VA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expectant parents in Manassas may be glad to know UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center is ranked among Virginia’s best hospitals for maternity care and as a Maternity Care Access Hospital. U.S. News evaluated 901 hospitals nationwide using measures like C-section and complication rates, and the Manassas facility stood out for quality care and service to its community.
   

3. Kenyatta Oglesby Convicted in January 2023 Child Homicide and Multiple Shootings in Prince William Area (hoodline.com) — Residents of Manassas are learning that a major 2023 child homicide and multiple-shooting case tied to the Prince William–Manassas–Manassas Park area has ended in a conviction. Prosecutors say the outcome reflects months of investigative and legal work and hope it helps restore some sense of safety, while encouraging residents to review the full details in the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s official release.
   

4. NIL Top 45 Men's College Basketball Rankings: Name and Likeness List (sportsgrid.com) — A national NIL ranking of men’s college basketball players briefly spotlights Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament, who hails from Manassas. While the list focuses on projected endorsement value and social media reach, it offers a fun way for locals to track a hometown player’s rising profile on the national stage.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Update for everyone: Lucy is back home and safe!
    The reason she hadn’t eaten her food at the door is because she caught some stuff outside it seems, so she’s 1 1/2 so I guess it’s just her teen… (Nextdoor Webster's Way)
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    FOUND on December 25, 2025 in Manassas, VA 20110 near Near bruton parish ct Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Yorkshire Village)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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