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Music Theatre Workshop to Kick Off at Metropolitan School of the Arts/Broadway Instructors

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Tuesday, July 7th, 2015, 2:58pm
Music Theatre Workshop to Kick Off at Metropolitan School of the Arts/Broadway Instructors

Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) is bringing together an all-star instructor ensemble from around the U.S. to provide a Music Theatre Workshop tailored to provide real-world experience by teaching students the integration of drama, voice, movement and choreographed dance from July 13 to July 24 for ages 8 years-old to 18 years-old for $900 and a junior class from July 20 to 24 for ages 6 years to 7 years old for $500. Both classes are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MSA Alexandria studio at 5775 Barclay Drive. Go to www.metropolitanarts.org.

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Someone in Manassas won $100K and doesn't know it

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Monday, June 29th, 2015, 3:09pm


MANASSAS (WUSA9) -- Calling all lottery players who buy tickets in Manassas, Va.! You better check your tickets, because someone is owed $100,000 and the deadline to cash out is approaching.

The ticket was purchased on Jan. 12 at the 7-Eleven located at 9807 Cockrell Road for the Cash 5 drawing. No one has come forward to claim the prize.

Winning lottery tickets in Virginia expire 180 days after the drawing, according to the VA Lottery. That means the winner has until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13 to claim their prize.

The winning numbers were 3-7-10-20-25. The ticket matched all five numbers. The person who has that ticket should contact the Virginia Lottery immediately at 703-494-1501.

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Man exposes himself to woman crossing Va. pedestrian bridge

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Friday, June 19th, 2015, 12:33pm


MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA9) -- A man who exposed himself to a woman crossing a pedestrian bridge in Manassas Thursday morning is being sought, Prince William County police said.

The incident happened around 10:37 a.m. in the area of Urbanna Road close to Community Drive in Manassas. The victim, a 29-year-old woman was walking across a pedestrian bridge when she spotted a man.

When the woman walked past the man, he turned an exposed himself towards her.

Police said no physical contact was made and he did not approach the victim.

The area was sought, however police did not find the man.

The suspect is described as a black man between the ages of 18 and 28, standing 6'0" tall and weighing 190 pounds. He has a medium build, a dark complexion and black hair.

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Manassas man arrested on child porn charges

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Wednesday, June 17th, 2015, 2:07pm


MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA9) -- A 23-year-old man has been arrested on several child pornography charges, Manassas City police said.

David Alexander Battle, II, 23, was arrested in the 9800 block of Buckner Road and is being charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and nine counts of possession of child pornography second or subsequent offense. Battle is being held without bond and has a pending court date of July 23.

Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at (703) 257-8092 or Crime Solvers. The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases. The confidential 24-hour tip line is (703) 330-0330.

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LEARNINGRx’s SUMMER STUDY TIPS; AVOID THE ACADEMIC ‘SUMMER SLIDE’

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Thursday, June 4th, 2015, 1:22pm
LEARNINGRx’s SUMMER STUDY TIPS; AVOID THE ACADEMIC ‘SUMMER SLIDE’

LearningRx brain training centers in the Washington, D.C. area are helping parents avoid the academic “summer slide” by providing summer brain training tips. During the summer, kids can lose an average 2 months of grade-level equivalency in math skills and 25 percent of their reading skills. LearningRx suggests cognitive exercises and games that can build brain ‘muscle’ and be fun too. For a free booklet of games, or for more information, go to www.learningrx.com.

“In many ways, the brain is like a muscle and the old adage “use it or lose it” certainly holds true,” said Maureen Loftus, executive director of LearningRx of Reston, Va. and Vienna, Va.   “Mental exercise can keep the brain strong, just as physical exercise can keep the body strong,” said Loftus.

These exercises keep the brain energized while building cognitive skills, the underlying mental abilities needed to learn.

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Domestic disturbance leads to Manassas barricade incident

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Thursday, June 4th, 2015, 10:56am


MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA9) -- A domestic disturbance involving a wanted individual has turned into a barricade situation in Manassas Thursday morning, police said.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Manassas Drive around 8 a.m., according to Manassas Park police. The suspect threatened to hurt himself and others and may have poured gasoline throughout the home, authorities said.

Police have shut down the area of Manassas Drive between Kent Drive and Colfax Drive as a precaution.

Some residents in the area are being evacuated as a precaution.

Additional assistance is being provided by the Manassas City Police, Prince William County Police and Sheriff and Manassas Park and Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department personnel.

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Man assaults woman at Va. assisted living facility

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015, 2:53pm


MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA9) -- A 79-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by another resident at an assisted living facility in Manassas, Va. on Sunday Prince William County police said.

The assault happened around 12:45 p.m. at the facility located at 8595 Centreville Road in Manassas, police said. The investigation shows that the victim was sexually assaulted by 61-year-old Lloyd Don Carter, a known acquaintance.

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Carter and the victim both live at the facility. The victim was taken to the hospital for evaluation and Carter was arrested, according to authorities.

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