Occoquan News

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

Today's rain couldn't quite quench the local spirit at Occoquan's River Fest, as local residents still turned out to fish, explore the river, and support local businesses.

Today's business headlines in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas: Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Coming Soon to Smoketown Plaza.

Construction continues on the controversial Oaks III development near the Tanyard Hill Road entrance to Occoquan.

The weekend is upon us in Northern Virginia and it's time to start making plans for some fun.

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Woodbridge hasn't yet announced its opening date.

For the third consecutive year, Madison High School 's women's first and second eight took the state championship Saturday at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championship .

Occoquan celebrated Art on the Block today, and the four art galleries in town welcomed visitors with demonstrations, exhibits, receptions, and special drawings.

Pamper the mother in your life this weekend with any of the local restaurant and gift options below, and share your Mother's Day ideas in the comments.

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Today's business headlines in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas: Not Your Average Joe's Gets Closer to Opening Day.

Madison High School's Men's Freshmen Boat took the State Championship on Saturday, capping an exciting day at the Ted Phoenix Regatta on the Occoquan.

Pamper the mother in your life this weekend with any of the local restaurant and gift options below, and share your Mother's Day ideas in the comments.

There is a lot to love at 105 Poplar Lane - $4.8 million of love. At every turn, there are huge baths and tremendous bedroom views .

Here are the five top local stories you read on Lake Ridge Patch in April: Police Discover Marijuana During Lake Ridge House Fire .

River Fest returns to Occoquan on May 18 , and Occoquan will spend the entire day in family-oriented activities celebrating the small waterfront town, the river that gives it its name, and the nearby Occoquan Regional Park.

Saturday was Springfest a joint Earth day and Arbor day celebration in Fairfax County.

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.

Please remember that this Saturday, April 27, is the date of the Friends of theOccoquan spring clean-up, and the Town of Occoquan is again one of the host locations.

Today's business headlines in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas: Virginia ABC Store Opens at Tacketts Mill.