Prince William

“When former Alexandria City Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Alicia Hart resigned in late September to take a high-ranking government job in Prince William County, her duties were temporarily split between two directors — including Ayanna Harrison,” The Alexandria Times reported. “Weeks later, Harrison was found to have secretly been working full-time in Atlanta as the chief operating officer of The Kindezi Schools.”

“An anonymous employee said human resources was warned in early October about Harrison’s dual employment,” the paper continued. “But by the time the issue surfaced publicly, Hart had already departed for her new role as Prince William County’s deputy county executive overseeing government operations and innovation.”


Features

“Join us for Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Garrison Park, 17749 Main St.,” the Town of Dumfries announced. “Enjoy thrilling music, games, and of course: CANDY!”

The free, family-friendly Halloween event invites residents to dress up, play games, and collect treats in a festive community setting. Hosted by the Town of Dumfries in partnership with the Heavenly Minded Club, the celebration encourages costumes and promises a “spooktacular” evening of fun for all ages.


News

“SCFR units responded for a report of a vehicle into a structure in the area of Town and Country Drive and Walsh Lane with people trapped,” Stafford County Fire and Rescue stated. “First arriving units confirmed a vehicle into a storage facility, with two individuals out and one trapped in the vehicle.”

Crews stabilized the vehicle and quickly removed the trapped person. All three patients were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the 5:40 p.m. crash on Thursday, October 30.


Weather

🎃 👻 Get ready for a spook-tacularly windy Halloween morning! As kids head to the bus stop Friday, expect plenty of sunshine—but don’t be fooled by the bright skies. A chilly west wind will howl through the region, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph, strong enough to send hats and treat bags flying! Temperatures will hover in the upper 40s to low 50s early on, rising to around 61° by afternoon under clear, crisp skies.

🎒 Friday Morning Bus Stop Forecast (Oct. 31, 2025)


Features

Prince William Water has launched a new quarterly video podcast called “Behind the Tap,” offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at the county’s largest water and wastewater utility. The podcast will feature interviews with staff, answers to frequently asked customer questions, and tips on how to protect local water resources.

The debut episode includes an interview with Deputy General Manager and Chief Administrative Officer Ari Nelson, who discusses the national “Imagine a Day Without Water” campaign and the utility’s emphasis on reliability and infrastructure. The podcast aims to raise awareness about the systems that deliver clean water and treat wastewater for over 380,000 people in Prince William County.


Police Blotter

In a separate incident, officers responded to reports of an individual running into traffic in Haymarket. The suspect, under the influence, attempted to headbutt an officer and caused damage to a police vehicle. The 27-year-old male from Centreville was arrested without further incident.

Additionally, a 20-year-old man from Dumfries was arrested for indecent exposure at a Walmart on Richmond Hwy. He was found undressed and chasing customers, later determined to be under the influence.


Police Blotter

A 22-year-old man from Fredericksburg was arrested in connection with a sexual assault that occurred at a commuter lot in Woodbridge on October 21. The suspect, taken into custody by the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office, faces charges of abduction with intent to defile, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, forcible sodomy, and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

In a separate incident, a 44-year-old man was robbed and assaulted by four unknown men in Manassas. The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money and other property before fleeing the scene.


Fairfax

“We are thrilled to continue our expansion across the DMV to bring the dream of a better home within reach for more people across the country,” IKEA U.S. CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer Javier Quiñones said in a press release, FFXnow reported. “The opening of IKEA Chantilly highlights our commitment to bring IKEA closer to the many people and make it easier and more affordable to access our home furnishing products and solutions.”