Residents in Manassas debate canceling more monthly block parties after a deadly shooting

Manassas, Virginia, is debating whether to cancel or modify its monthly block parties following the fatal shooting of a teenage girl. City officials are considering new safety measures for the gatherings. The discussions aim to prevent future violence while maintaining community events.
The city of Manassas, Virginia, is trying to come up with way to make a monthly event safer after a teenage girl was shot and killed during one earlier this month.
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