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.
The debate over student free speech and political club access in Prince William County has now spiraled far beyond its original scope. What began as a discussion about whether students could form a conservative Turning Point USA club at Patriot High School has exploded into a controversy involving personal accusations, party politics, and public trust.
Brentsville District School Board member Erica Tredinnick says she was threatened and intimidated by Tracy Blake, the Neabsco District’s representative and current School Board Vice Chair, following the October 1 meeting. In a detailed post on Facebook, Tredinnick alleged that Blake shouted profanities, invaded her personal space, and made a remark involving her husband before security escorted her to her car. Potomac Local News has independently confirmed several key details of the confrontation.
