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Occoquan, Virginia is located in Prince William County. Zip codes in Occoquan, VA include 22125. The median home price in Occoquan is $990,000. More Occoquan information.

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Saturday Jun 15 | Patch.com

Racing Rubber Ducks Revisit Occoquan

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.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Patch.com

Duck Splash Race This Saturday in Occoquan

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.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Patch.com

Father's Day: 8 Occoquan Gift Ideas

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

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Patch.com

Derecho Potential: Major Storm Could Bring 'Limbs and Trees Down,' Power Outages to Northern Virginia

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.

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Patch.com

Father's Day: What Did Your Father Teach You?

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.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Patch.com

Father's Day: MJ's Ice Cream-N-More

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

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

Patch.com

Virginia Primaries: Where to Vote, Candidate Info and More Coverage

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.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

Patch.com

Occoquan Dedicates New Historical Marker This Weekend

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

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Thu Jun 06, 2013

Patch.com

About Your Business: Art ala Carte Gallery

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

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Tue Jun 04, 2013

Patch.com

Coming Soon! Lake Ridge - Occoquan Patch Gets a New Look

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.

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Sun Jun 02, 2013

Patch.com

Occoquan Spring Craft Show Brings Thousands to Town

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.

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Fri May 31, 2013

Patch.com

14 Good Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree

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.

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Thu May 30, 2013

Patch.com

Puzzle Palooza Owner Reports Possible Ghostly Presence in Occoquan

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

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Wed May 29, 2013

Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Workhouse Promises Fireworks, Free Concerts, Artistic Programs

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)

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Patch.com

Occoquan Spring Craft Show Returns This Weekend

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

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Mon May 27, 2013

TBD.com

Memorial Day 2013 Virginia traffic: Some light congestion on 95

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

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Patch.com

Memorial Day 2013: What's Open, Closed in Lorton

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.

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Fri May 24, 2013

Patch.com

Where's the Cheapest Gas in Lake Ridge?

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.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

Zumba Instructor Remembers Growing Up Hungry in Virginia

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.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Patch.com

Long Lines, Strong Cravings at Bobby's Burger Palace Opening

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

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