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“Join us this Sunday, October 26th for our Halloween Farmers Market!” Town of Haymarket (Facebook) posted. “Come in costume and let the kids trick-or-treat at the vendor booths while you shop!”
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature live music, crafts, trick-or-treating, and food vendors at the Haymarket Farmers Market.
The joint meeting, which took place on Oct. 8, came only one week after the federal government shut down. The shutdown went into effect on Oct. 1 when the Senate could not pass the spending bill; many Democrats have cited healthcare funding as their primary reason for opposing the bill.
And while government services have begun to slow or cease altogether, thousands in the DMV region are being impacted. Around 30,500 federal workers lived in Prince William County in February according to a county presentation. It’s unknown how estimates have and will change due to the Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies.
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Mayor Ernie Porta highlighted a busy stretch of community milestones in his October 12, 2025 episode of the Occoquan Radio Podcast, from a new business ribbon-cutting to fall festival traditions and the close of the town’s beloved Trivia Night series.
A new wellness destination has joined Occoquan’s historic business district. Evidi Massage, a boutique massage and wellness studio, recently opened at 300 Ellicott Street, Suite C. Porta congratulated the owners and thanked them for choosing Occoquan as their home.
“Haunted Mini Golf,” Prince William County Parks posted. “Swing by Locust Shade Park for some frightfully fun mini golf on our haunted 18-hole course!”
The event runs Friday through Sunday, October 24–26, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $6 per player at Locust Shade Park, located at 4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle.
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Tracy Blake (Facebook) – “No matter what’s happening around us, the mission stays the same: make sure every student has the support, opportunities, and encouragement to thrive — in school and in life,” Blake wrote on Facebook.
This is Blake’s first public statement since the Prince William County School Board voted to censure him on October 18, 2025.
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.
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)