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Mall Shooting, Home Explosion, Mamta Kafle Bhatt: Top News Of 2024 In Manassas
Top news of 2024: Manassas Mall shooting, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, Digital Gateway data center lawsuit, city buys shopping center, and cat colony.
MANASSAS, VA — There was plenty of news Manassas Patch readers were following in 2024, from police and fire stories to business and local government news.
Some of the top police and fire stories were the police fatal shooting of a stabbing suspect at an apprenticeship training center, shooting causing a panic at Manassas Mall, a home explosion in western Prince William County and more. Manassas readers were also paying attention to the Manassas Park case of missing mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt and her husband's murder charge and trial.
In business news, Manassas welcomed Raising Cane's, Bob & Edith's Diner, Dill Dinkers Pickleball facility, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Lume Asian Fusion, Voodoo Brothers and more. Readers also said farewell to Out Of The Blue Crabs & Seafood and Uno Pizzeria.
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Other top stories included a cat rescue's fight to help a feral cat colony, the city's purchase of the Manassas Shopping Center and Marsteller property, a late teacher's gift to the school district, city and school board election results, and Virginia Railway Express fare changes.
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Police and Fire
- Naresh Bhatt Charged With Murder In Missing Wife Case: Reports
- Mamta Kafle Bhatt's DNA Matched Blood Found On Power Saw: Report
- Fatal Police Shooting Of Manassas Stabbing Suspect 'Justified': Police
- Fifth Suspect Arrested In Manassas Mall Shooting: Report
- Home Explodes In Prince William County After Gas Leak, No Injuries Reported
- Dog Rescued From Rubble 6 Days After Home Explosion In Haymarket
- Cat Reappears 10 Days After Home Explosion In Haymarket
- Fatal Shooting In Manassas Parking Lot Prompts 22-Year Prison Sentence
- School Employee Accused Of Assault On 3-Year-Old Boy: Police
- Sexual Assault By Person With Animal Mask Investigated At Osbourn Park
- Student Sprayed With Eye Irritant During PWC School Bus Brawl
- Loose Dog Killed After Attack In Manassas Area: Police
- Manassas Businessman Agrees To Pay $1M In Pandemic Fraud Case
- Suspect Charged In Double Homicide In Manassas Area, Victims Identified
- Loose Dogs Seized After Attacks On 3 People In Western Prince William County
- 4 Suffer Burn Injuries From Manassas House Fire: Fire Department
- Girl, 12, Arrested For Making Violence Threat On TikTok: Police
- Illegal Hazmat Dumping Of 55-Gallon Drums Investigated In PWC
- Indecent Exposure Happens During Jiffy Lube Live Concert: Police
- Attempted Church Shooter In PWC Deemed Competent For Trial
- Fugitive In Sexual Assault Of Manassas 8-Year-Old Found: Police
- I-66 Crash Kills Mother, Child In PWC As Family Returns From Vacation
- Man Dies In Lake Manassas Drowning: Police
- Crash Kills Adult, Child On I-66 In Prince William County
- Manassas Mall Bomb Threat Sent By 12-Year-Old: Police
- Traveling For Sex With Prince William County Minor Leads To Prison Sentence
- 2 Die In Plane Crash After Flight Left Manassas Regional Airport
- Driver Charged In Manassas Crash That Killed Passenger, Dog
Business
- Wawa Grand Opening In Manassas Features Freebies For First 100, Free Coffee
- Onelife Fitness Sees Line At Opening Of Amenity-Filled Manassas Club
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Expanding At Manassas Location
- Out Of The Blue Crabs & Seafood Closes Suddenly In Prince William County
- Duck Donuts Opening New Prince William County Location
- Entertainer-Turned Personal Trainer Opens Workout Anytime Gym In Manassas
- Pickleball Facility Dill Dinkers Holds Ribbon Cutting At Manassas Mall
- New Shawarma Restaurant Gives Free Food To First 200 In Manassas
- Book Signing Part Of Relocated Barnes & Noble Grand Opening In Manassas
- First Tesla Dealership In Prince William County Planned: Report
- bb.q Chicken Celebrates its Manassas Grand Opening
- Expanding Studio Luxe Boutique To Hold Ribbon Cutting In Manassas
- Extended Stay Hotel Home2 Suites By Hilton Planned At Manassas Development
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Other Ribbon Cuttings Planned In Manassas
- Manassas Dunkin' Location To Celebrate 25 Years With 25-Cent Donuts, Manager Recognition
- Manassas Uno Pizzeria Closes Near Shopping Center Slated For Redevelopment
- Lume Asian Fusion, Voodoo Brothers To Co-Host Ribbon Cutting
- Brightworks Brewery Plans Grand Opening Amidst Independence Day In Manassas
- Manassas Restaurant Honored With Wine Spectator Award
- New Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care Center Opens In Manassas Area
- Artidoro Rodriguez Peruvian Coffee Bar Opens First U.S. Location In Manassas
- Manassas Low Waste Store Fillagreen On Sustainability: 'Do It Imperfectly'
- New Black-Owned Winery, Brewery To Open In Prince William County
- Free Raising Cane's Giveaway Planned At Manassas Location Opening
- Women-Owned Law Firm Earns Trustworthy Reputation In Manassas
- 'Magic Show With Sugar': Floss King Makes Cotton Candy A Show
- New Housing Community Near Downtown Manassas Prepares For Construction
- Yorkshire Restaurant Remaining Open Despite Ownership Change
- Locally-Based Bob & Edith's Diner Opens New Location In Manassas
Local Government
- Manassas Local Election: Davis-Younger, 3 City Council Candidates Win
- Assistant City Manager Steve Burke Appointed As City Manager In Manassas
- Same Tax Rate In Approved First Reading Of Manassas Budget
- Manassas City Hall Ribbon Cutting To Be Held With Chamber Renaming
- Prince William County Digital Data Center Ruling Appealed By Opponents
- Manassas To Acquire Shopping Center For Future Redevelopment
- Marsteller Property Discussions Continue After City Of Manassas Purchase
- Manassas Community Survey Shows Perception Of Livability, Branding
- Campaign Discourages Panhandler Donations Launches In Prince William County
- Wheelchair Accessibility Boosted At Manassas Battlefield Park
- Historic Manassas Earns Main Street America Accreditation
- Lawsuit Over Cemetery Site In Western Prince William County To Proceed
- Extension For Speed Camera, Red Light Camera Pilot Programs Considered In PWC
- 61 Trash Cleanups, 15 Years As EMT, Museum's Friendly Face: Manassas Honors Volunteers
- Manassas Population Remains Steady From COVID Era
Schools
- Manassas Local Election: 4 Manassas School Board Candidates Projected To Win
- New Cell Phone-Free Guidelines Approved By Prince William School Board
- Late Teacher's $1 Million Gift Supports Prince William Schools' Foundation
- Tutoring Services To Be Offered To All Manassas Public Schools Students
- Prince William County School, Clifton School Earn Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award
- 7 Prince William County Schools Named Among America’s Healthiest Schools
- PWCS Superintendent LaTanya McDade's Contract Extended Through June 2028
- Jennifer Chapman To Become New Principal At Osbourn High School In Manassas
- Student Gives Back Through Back to School Drive For NoVA Disadvantaged Students
- Osbourn Park Students Win NASA Challenge For Wildfire-Fighting Drone Idea
- Manassas Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
- Osbourn Park Principal Named Outstanding High School Principal Of VA
- Manassas Teacher Honored As Washington Post Teacher Of The Year Finalist
- Lightbridge Academy To Celebrate Grand Opening in Manassas
Transportation
- Virginia Railway Express To Increase Fares, Offer Free Children Fares
- $4M In NVTA Money To Help Fund Manassas Transportation Project
- Traditional Left Turns Eliminated In Traffic Reconfiguration On Prince William Parkway
- VRE Saturday Service Could Come Within A Year: Report
- Suggested Route 28 Corridor Improvements Emerge From Yorkshire Study
- First Pedestrian Bridge Over Road Part Of Completed Prince William County Interchange
- Roundabout Opening On Grant Avenue In Manassas
- Route 28 Bypass Project Faces Doubts Of Advancing In Prince William, Fairfax
- Widening Of Balls Ford Road Near I-66 In Prince William County Complete
- Manassas Or Manassas Park: Road Renaming Considered
More Local
- 'Let Us Save These Cats,' Rescue Pleads To Help Cat Colony At Manassas Apartments
- International Cat Nonprofit Weighs In On Cat Colony In Manassas
- Manassas Native, Paralympians Nick Mayhugh's Fundraiser Gets Boost From Flavor Flav
- Bette Nash, Longest Working Flight Attendant, Manassas Resident, Dies
- Baby Delivery On I-66 Aided By Prince William Co. 911 Operator
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