Facebook – WPCCA will be meeting on Thursday, October 30, at 6 pm in the IKEA Community Meeting Room, located on the 2nd floor next to the restaurant.
This month’s meeting will feature two important presentations. The Prince William County Police Department will be presenting on public safety in Woodbridge and the results of the Community Police Survey, providing key insights into local concerns and engagement.
After a windy Sunday night, cooler air settles in to start the workweek. Monday will be sunny but brisk, with temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees below Sunday’s highs. Conditions warm slightly by midweek, though another weak front on Tuesday night may bring a few brief showers. The rest of the week looks mostly sunny and seasonably cool.
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Visit Occoquan (Facebook) – Congratulations to Thai Ghang Waan Occoquan on their grand opening in Occoquan! While they have been open for a few months here (and have a location in Springfield!), we were excited to celebrate them officially today with a ribbon-cutting.
Savor the fusion of vintage ambiance, bold Thai flavors, and effortless cool. Open 7 days a week at 416 Mill Street in Occoquan.
Public schools across Northern Virginia will close on Monday, October 20, 2025, in observance of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.
Stafford County, Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park schools will all recognize the holiday this year, giving students and staff the day off. Offices and administrative buildings in each division will also be closed.
Historic Manassas, Inc. – From Monday, October 20, through Wednesday, October 22, the Manassas Museum will host the #VA250 Mobile Museum. You can see the free exhibit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside the Manassas Museum.
Manassas City Public Schools – Jennie Dean Elementary School is the proud recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation. The funds will be used to support Jennie Dean families during the holiday season, said Family Liaison Leydu Cabrera.
Prince William County Public Schools – The Hylton Performing Arts Center launched its 2025–26 season with an evening featuring Broadway and television star Jeremy Jordan. Before the concert, students from Forest Park, Patriot, and Woodbridge High Schools, along with their choir teachers, enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.
On October 22, Fredericksburg City Public Schools will celebrate Unity Day, a special day to wear orange and stand united against bullying. By choosing kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, students and staff help create a school culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
Prince William County Office of Elections – Today (Sunday, Oct. 19), all early voting satellite locations are open for voting.
Weekdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Extended until 7:00 PM on Wednesdays)
Manassas Police Department (Facebook) – The DEA National Prescription Take Back Day is happening Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can safely dispose of unused or expired medications at one of three convenient drop-off locations: Sentara Lake Ridge, UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center.
