Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye

10/14/2026

Groundwater doesn’t stop at county lines. Neither should planning.

At a recent Board of County Supervisors meeting, a unanimous resolution was passed asking the Commonwealth of Virginia to formally include Prince William County in regional groundwater studies currently focused on Loudoun and Fauquier counties.

Why this matters:

💧 Shared Geology - Prince William shares the same fractured-rock groundwater systems as our neighbors.

💧 16,000+ Homes - Thousands of mid-county and western PWC households rely heavily on private wells. What happens to the water on one side of a jurisdictional line directly impacts the other.

💧 Protecting the System - This isn't about a water supply crisis. It’s about getting the critical data and regional coordination we need to protect our water before a crisis happens.

From groundwater and private wells to the Occoquan Reservoir, water is one connected system. To protect it, we need to address complex challenges like upstream PFAS "forever chemicals" and rising salinity from road salt and household products.

Shared water requires a shared conversation. Let’s keep working to protect our drinking water source.

Head to the comments to read more. 👇

10/09/2026

Are you a PWC business looking to strengthen your workforce with skilled, mission-ready talent?

The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program connects employers with highly skilled veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses ready to contribute to the workforce. Prince William Economic Development and Tourism invites employers to learn more at the next V3 Workshop on October 22 at Brickyard Woodbridge.

Register today: https://pwcded.typeform.com/V3102226

10/07/2026

Barktoberfest 2026 was a blast, and now.....we're ready to let you pick the winner of this year's Pet Costume Contest!

👀 Scroll through to see each entry
⌨️ Vote for a winner by commenting on the photo

Deadline to Vote: Midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 14

Want to make a difference in the lives of the animals around us? Support the animal rescue groups that helped make this year's event success! Adopt, foster or donate if you can. 🫶

🐾 Prince William SPCA - pwspca.org

🐾 Prince William County Animal Services Bureau - pwcva.gov/department/animal-services/available-pets

🐾 To The Rescue, Inc. - totherescueinc.org

🐾 Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare (BREW), Inc.

10/03/2026

Rain or no rain, we're here setting up for Barktoberfest 2026! Head over to the commuter lot at Tackett's Mill for the annual celebration of PWC's beloved pets. We're here with our 🐾 pawesome partners from noon to 3 p.m. Spread the word!

09/30/2026

Let us know if we'll see you at Barktoberfest, this Sat., Oct. 3, 12-3 at Tacketts Mill Two FREE events in one stop. We encourage costumes, for animals and they're humans 🎃

09/25/2026

We're excited for you to meet our Barktoberfest 2026 exhibitors! Join us Oct. 3, 12-3 PM at the Tackett's Mill Commuter Lot to find adoptable pets, animal advocates, pet treats, dog pedicures, children's books (animal-themed, obvs), and more. You can also stroll over to Tackett's Fall Festival for pumpkin carving and other seasonal fun, from 1-3 PM.

PWC Animal Services Bureau
Prince William SPCA
PWC Dogs supporting K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park
Dave's Dogs Food Truck
Pet Nutrition Center - Woodbridge
Scouting America -Troop 102
Lunchbox is on the Case
Crossroads Animal Care Center
To The Rescue, Inc.
Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare (BREW), Inc.
Dog Eaze Inn
Bogey's Mix
Community's for Youth

As always, costumes are encouraged for animals and their humans -- we'll have a pet costume contest and photo booth. This year, we are also collecting pet food for the animal shelter.

Don't see your favorite animal rescue on the list? Let them know registration is open through Monday and FREE for nonprofits.

09/25/2026

Know a County high school sophomore, junior or senior who wants a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity?

The Prince William County Government, Virginia Office of Human Rights is accepting applications for the 11th cohort of its Human Rights Student Leadership Council, a program that builds youth leadership and civic engagement skills focusing on human and civil rights.

/ Prince William Living

Prince William County Human Rights Commission Recruiting for 11th Student Leadership Council

09/22/2026

Meeting reminder: The Board of County Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. today in Board Chambers at the McCoart Building (1 County Complex, Woodbridge). Key items will include a zoning text amendment that would modify the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District to add new restrictions on the data center industry and changes data centers to need a Special Use Permit, and a Special Use Permit that would allow Dominion Energy to upgrade and expand their existing substation in order to improve electric service. For the full agenda as well as ways to participate, visit pwcva.gov/bocsmeetings.

09/20/2026

October 3 is rapidly approaching, and we're excited for the event that has become a tradition - Barktoberfest! This year, we're partnering with Tackett's Mill Fall Fest to bring fun for the whole family, plus opportunities to celebrate and support our community's furriest residents. Find animal rescues, a fall photo booth, resources for pet parents and more!

When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 1-3 p.m.
Where: 2241 Tackett's Mill Dr., Lake Ridge

Don't miss it! And if you're with an animal-related nonprofit or business, there's still time to apply to be an exhibitor. Visit occoq.org/barktoberfest for details.