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You won't want to miss Spanish Storytime on the Manassas Patch calendar
What's up Manassas! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a secret Manassas data center tenant may pay no city taxes
- Which Manassas native just landed on a national NIL hoops list?
- How a Manassas drug investigation led to two arrests and seizures
Also on today's calendar: Sip & Sketch with Jortt (Jan 9) and 5 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.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 25 degrees.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 23.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. These were InsideNoVa's most-read stories of 2025 (insidenova.com) — One of 2025’s most-read stories centered on Manassas officials discovering a major data center tenant classified as a bank and therefore exempt from key business taxes, sharply cutting expected city revenue. The roundup also revisits high-impact regional stories, from a tragic Potomac crash to school board decisions and new retail arrivals that shape daily life across Northern Virginia. 
2. NIL Top 50 Men's College Basketball Rankings: Name and Likeness List (sportsgrid.com) — Manassas gets a shout-out in national college basketball NIL rankings, with Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament listed as hailing from Manassas. The broader list compares top men’s players’ name, image, and likeness value, social media followings, and teams across the country.
3. Police seize 232 small bags of suspected crack cocaine in Manassas City drug bust (wusa9.com) — Manassas residents may notice increased police activity after a recent drug bust where officers seized more than 200 small bags of suspected crack cocaine and other narcotics from a home on Bruton Parish Court. Two women, wanted on multiple warrants from Prince William County and Manassas Park, were arrested after being found hiding inside the residence.
4. Meet sweet lil' Ailany, UVA Health Prince William's first baby of 2026 (insidenova.com) — Manassas’ UVA Health Prince William Medical Center rang in 2026 by welcoming baby Ailany, the city’s first newborn of the year, early New Year’s morning. Staff at the Hylton Family Women’s and Children’s Center helped deliver the healthy baby girl and celebrated with the family, highlighting the hospital’s busy maternity unit and its recognition for top-tier maternity care.
5. $100k lottery ticket bought at Hampton Wawa (wtkr.com) — A $100,000 winning Virginia Lottery ticket was sold in Manassas as part of the New Year’s Millionaire Raffle, alongside other winners across the state. While Hampton grabbed one of the $100k prizes, five $1 million tickets were sold in other Virginia cities, and lottery profits continue to support K–12 public education statewide.
📸 Around Manassas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas
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★ Featured events ★
- Spanish Storytime
Manassas Park City Library, 100 Park Central Plz Suite 100, Manassas Park
10:30 am
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- Lotus Reiki Share: Connect & Recharge!
The Lotus and The Light Metaphysical Center , Historic District , 9256 Mosby St #101 , Manassas
1:00 pm - "Midget Mayhem / Little Mania" Mini-Wrestling Event - Manassas VA (All-Ages+)
The Salisbury Center , 8890 Mathis Ave , Manassas
5:30 pm - Old School Sk8 (18+ only)
Skate N' Fun Zone , 7878 Sudley Rd , Manassas
8:00 pm - School Board Organizational Meeting
Historic District , 8700 Centreville Rd , Manassas
4:30 pm - Sip & Sketch with Jortt (Jan 9)
Laconiko , 11301 Braden Dr , Manassas
5:30 pm - Call for Candidates 2026
Manassas and Manassas Park, VA
1:23 pm - Lifelong Learning Institute Registration Begins
, Manassas
9:00 am
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
📣 Manassas Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bull Run Ukulele Players
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
1:00 pm - Lego Build Program
Manassas Park City Library , 100 Park Central Plz Suite 100 , Manassas Park
5:30 pm - Kpop Karaoke Party
Bach to Rock Bristow , 9070 Devlin Rd Suite #100 , Bristow
5:30 pm - 8-Bit Art with Perler Beads
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
10:30 am
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors, Lost Dog at point of woods
Is someone recognized this dog ? He is very friendly but we can't put him inside our house because we have other two dogs ! It is very cold outside… (Nextdoor Point of Woods) - It would be great if people picked up their leaves.
We are ~12 hours away from Jan 1 and yards are still covered and blowing into my yard. If you can't remove them because of health issues, let your… (Nextdoor Great Oak)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Manassas. Apply here.
- Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas here.
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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