Occoquan News

The Duck Splash returned to Occoquan this year, and about 3000 rubber ducks plunged into the river and raced from the footbridge to a spot near the Route 123 bridge.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Duck Splash race in Occoquan, the net proceeds of which benefit the 501 Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition, an organization that works to create trails and streams access points throughout Prince William County.

When shopping for Father's Day this year, stay local with our Occoquan gift guide.

A network of damaging thunderstorms and winds could cause power outages and flooding in Northern Virginia, with isolated storms Wednesday night and a more severe follow-up punch Thursday, according to weather forecasters.

What did you learn from the father figure in your life? "If you drink coffee, it'll put hair on your chest," Holly VandenHeuvel of Puzzle Palooza said.

Consider staying local this year, and shop for your Father's Day gift in Occoquan.

Here's a rundown of what you need to know for the election: The Virginia primaries will be held on Tuesday, June 11. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where Do I Vote? You can look up your polling place by address.

Visit Occoquan this Saturday, June 8, to meet some talented artists and participate in the dedication of a new historical marker.

We recently asked local business owners to tell us about their business for a new feature on Patch.

Lake Ridge - Occoquan Patch is getting a whole new look. Very soon, Patch will be even easier to use and be an even better place to connect and share.

Visitors flooded the streets of Occoquan today, the last day of the Occoquan Spring Arts and Crafts Show, to peruse the booths featuring local and handmade art, crafts, and jewelry.

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Dan Fastenberg As tough as the labor market is, college grads still have an easier time than those with only a high school degree.

A ghostly child may be haunting Puzzle Palooza in Occoquan, according to owner Donna Carleton and local paranormal investigator Kay Pietrewicz.

For the fourth year, the Workhouse, in collaboration with Urban Art Syndicate , presents an exhibition of artists from around the country who are part of the populist movement described as "low-brow urban art." The multi-media work is influenced by punk music, graphic novels, tattoo culture and street art, and is "seen by many in the art world as ... (more)

This weekend, Occoquan will once again draw thousands of visitors into town with its Spring Arts & Crafts Show.

When you see those brake lights coming at you, especially on a long holiday road trip, you probably feel a lot like Rob Sweitzer.

Making Memorial Day weekend plans? If you're staying here in Lorton, here's what you need to know about what's open and what's closed on Memorial Day 2013 and throughout the weekend.

Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60 th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

By the time the doors of Bobby's Burger Palace opened at noon on Wednesday, a couple hundred people were in line outside.