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Photos: Occoquan at Halloween

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2024 at 9:40AM | Updated October 25, 2024 at 1:27PM

Halloween decorations have brought the spooks and goblins to Occoquan.

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‘Seal the Deal’ Event Coming to Occoquan in December

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 16, 2024 at 2:30PM

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Haunted Maze Returns to Occoquan to Support Patriots for Disabled Divers

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 9:44AM

Occoquan’s annual haunted maze is set to spook and thrill visitors again on Saturday, October 26, from 5 to 10 p.m., with net profits benefiting Patriots for Disabled Divers (PFDD).

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Spooky Season Returns with Workhouse Haunt: Twisted Tales of Terror

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 8:30AM

Workhouse Haunt is back for its 11th season, delivering spine-chilling thrills with a twisted take on classic fairy tales. Running every weekend from October 4 to November 2, this haunted trail through the historic Workhouse prison will transport guests into reimagined, terrifying versions of Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and more.

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Prince William County Fire to Hold Public Safety Expo Saturday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 8, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

Prince William County's Fire Department is hosting an all-county safety expo. [Photo by Craig Adderley via Pexels]

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New Occoquan Elementary Construction Breaks Ground for Fall 2026 Open

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 1, 2024 at 2:00PM

The Perkins Eastman design team joins the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Occoquan Elementary School. L–R: Huyen Nguyen, Lina Taheri, Jeannine Otieno, Ken Terzian, Ed Waters (PWCS on-site construction representative), Mike Massey (IMEG), Michael “Buddy” Lint (Occoquan Elementary School principal), Sean O’Donnell and Omar Calderón Santiago. [Photo: Courtesy of Perkins Eastman]

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Occoquan Fall Crafts Show Returns Sept. 28 & 29, 2024

By Aya Karouane

Published September 24, 2024 at 10:30AM

Occoquan Craft Show

The 2025 Fall Arts & Crafts Show will be held in historic Occoquan on September 28 and 29 from 10 am to 5 pm, featuring over 300 vendors, live music, and a Beer Garden.

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Don’t Forget! Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner on October 19 to Support Untrim-A-Tree – Grand Prize $10,000!

By Aya Karouane

Published September 17, 2024 at 9:30AM

Mark Your Calendars for Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner in support of Untrim-A-Tree, October 19, 6:30pm at Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas 20112. Doors open at 6pm, the raffle begins at 7pm.

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OWL VFD Introduces Little Free Library in Honor of Assistant Chief Michael Clark

By Aya Karouane

Published September 10, 2024 at 12:15PM

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The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department has launched a Little Free Library in front of Station 14 to honor Assistant Chief Michael Clark’s 35 years of service and commitment.

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ICE’s Struggle with Sanctuary Cities in Virginia Detailed in New Report

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 24, 2024 at 11:52AM

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Several Virginia locales, including Occoquan, Dumfries, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Quantico, are now classified as sanctuary jurisdictions, according to a recent update from the Center for Immigration Studies.

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