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🌱 Patch AM: Why Manassas hospital ERs are bringing back mandatory masks now
Coming up on the Manassas Patch calendar: Author Kathleen (Kate) Goggin Book Signing
Hi there, Manassas! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Manassas hospital ERs are bringing back mandatory masks now
- How Nvidia’s new Manassas AI center could reshape data center cooling
Also on today's calendar: Author Kathleen (Kate) Goggin Book Signing and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Manassasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Manassasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy at times, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
- Sunday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 46, low: 28.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two regional hospitals mandate masks in high-risk areas amid flu spike (insidenova.com) — If you’re heading to a UVA Health hospital in Manassas, you’ll now need to wear a mask when entering the emergency department as flu and respiratory illnesses surge. Inova facilities and other nearby hospitals are also tightening masking or strongly encouraging it, while urging people with mild symptoms to use urgent care, clinics, or virtual visits instead of crowded ERs. 
• Nvidia's Vera Rubin Has Chilling Effect on HVAC Industry (achrnews.com) — Nvidia is planning a major Vera Rubin NVL72 AI factory research center in Manassas, which could significantly boost the city’s role in next-generation data center technology. The project focuses on ultra-efficient warm-water cooling that may disrupt traditional HVAC demand, even as data center energy use surges nationwide. Local residents could see growing tech investment and infrastructure tied to AI development.
📸 Around Manassas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas
★ Featured events ★
- Author Kathleen (Kate) Goggin Book Signing
Barnes & Noble, 8139 Stonewall Shops Square, Gainesville
11:55 am - YMS B.O.L.D. Moves Conference 2026
Magnoliya Grand Conference and Event center, 6991 Infantry Ridge Rd, Manassas
8:00 am
Saturday January 10
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Call for Candidates 2026
Manassas and Manassas Park, VA
1:23 pm - Sunday Sculpting
ARTfactory , 9419 Battle St , Manassas
10:00 am - MONTHLY CLUB MEETING - January 2026
Bull Run Harley-Davidson , 9321 Center St , Manassas
11:00 am - Lifelong Learning Institute Registration Begins
, Manassas
9:00 am - Little Makers
Central Library Community Room Central Library -
10:30 am - Open Enrollment for Virginia Marketplace
Group Study Room A Central Library -
5:00 pm - Busy Hands Social Club
Central Library Community Room Central Library -
6:00 pm - Pied Piper Theatre presents Grease
Hylton Performing Arts Center , 10960 George Mason Cir , Manassas
7:00 pm - 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration January 19th
18410 Chapel St , Triangle
9:00 am - Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee Biennial Reorganization
Social Soiree , 8270 Shoppers Square , Manassas
6:30 pm
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Friday January 16
Monday January 19
Wednesday January 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found.
Signal hill park. Black shorthair female chihuahua. Police officer is taking her to scan for a chip. Otherwise she'll be held at the shelter… (Nextdoor Hastings/Signal Hill) - Looking for roof repair contractors.
Any recommendations? Please message me or text my cell 443-257-6773. Location is home in Meadowbrook Woods neighborhood. Stan (Nextdoor Meadowbrook Woods)
- Duluth Trading Company posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Associate in Manassas. Apply here.
- Krispy Kreme posted a job opening for Team Member in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manassas Park
- Warren County Girls' Basketball Team Set to Face Manassas Park This Friday (royalexaminer.com)
Centreville
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