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transportation3 days ago•6 min saved

Manassas Airport clears FAA hurdle, eyes commercial flights by 2027

Washington Manassas Airport earned the FAA Part 139 operating certificate, clearing the way for commercial passenger service and marking the first such Virginia milestone in more than 50 years. The airport, under a public-private partnership, plans a 32,000-square-foot terminal, TSA screening, 2,000+ parking spots, and an initial schedule of 3–4 departures per day with ambitions to reach up to 24; officials expect to secure an airline soon and target first flights by late 2027, aiming to boost the regional economy while balancing noise and traffic concerns.

via WTOP News|

#airport-expansion #aviation #economic-impact

lottery1 year ago•1 min saved

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.4 Billion Ahead of Tonight's Drawing

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Manassas, Virginia, with the jackpot now reaching $1.4 billion for tonight's drawing. Two other tickets won $150,000 each through Power Play. The lottery funds support Virginia's K-12 education system.

via InsideNoVa.com|

#jackpot #lottery #lottery-winnings

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Manassas Training Center Horror: Police Identify Suspect in Deadly Attack

Two police officers shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect, Philip Austin Brant, after he carried out a "horrific" stabbing at a Manassas-area training center, resulting in the death of one victim and critical injuries to another. The incident occurred at the IBEW Local 26 training center, where Brant stabbed two victims, one of whom died at the scene. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, and the investigation has been turned over to the Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team.

via InsideNoVa|

#crime #investigation #manassas

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man After Stabbing 2 at Virginia Training Center"

Police in Manassas, Virginia, fatally shot a man with a knife suspected of stabbing two people inside a training center for electrical workers. The suspect, identified as Philip Austin Brant, 26, was shot after he moved toward officers with the knife. One victim died and another was critically injured. The motive for the attack is still under investigation, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the shooting is being investigated.

via ABC News|

#crime #manassas #police-shooting