Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Manassas weighs 'First Friday' return with safety changes after deadly shooting

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A popular downtown Manassas street festival could return in November with some changes following a deadly shooting at the September event.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Manassas debates future of First Friday after deadly shooting (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Residents, leaders and law enforcement in Manassas, Virginia, are debating whether the city should keep hosting First Friday after a teenager who was an innocent bystander was shot and killed at the most recent event.

  2. DC News Now

    Manassas weighs 'First Friday' return with safety changes after deadly shooting (opens DC News Now)

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    A popular downtown Manassas street festival could return in November with some changes following a deadly shooting at the September event.

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