TODAY · 3 things you must know
  1. 1The weather outlook is mostly clear this week with a high of 68 degrees.
  2. 2Important dates are approaching, including Food and Beverage Taxes due on 10/20/2026 and school quarter milestones.
  3. 3Local library events and reading activities are scheduled throughout late October and early November.

Upcoming Community Deadlines The filing and payment deadline for Food and Beverage Taxes is 10/20/2026. Prince William County Public Schools will mark the end of the first quarter on 10/30/2026. On 11/01/2026, the second half of Prince William County Real Estate Tax is due, coinciding with a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits issuance impact due to a federal government shutdown.

Local Community Events Residents can participate in Punch Needle Jack 'O Lanterns at Central on October 20, followed by a visit from the Mobile Library at River Oaks Shopping Center on October 28. The Level Up Your Reading Challenge is set for October 31. Additionally, Central Library will host a Teen Board Game Afternoon on November 02.

County Overview and Weather The weather outlook calls for mostly clear skies this week with a high of 68 degrees. County updates also include six breaking local news stories alongside six traffic and safety reports.


This briefing was automatically compiled by TNT from public sources — county notices, library and school calendars, and local news. Please confirm important dates and details on the official source.