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🌱 Patch AM: How a Woodbridge fighter turned rezoning win into a family business
And on the Woodbridge Patch calendar - Informational Meeting on Data Centers
Hey there, Woodbridge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Woodbridge fighter turned rezoning win into a family business
- Try this Woodbridge cook's make-ahead white chicken chili tonight
Also on today's calendar: Informational Meeting on Data Centers and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 51.
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Meet the former MMA fighter building his business in Prince William County (wtop.com) — A Woodbridge small-business owner and former MMA fighter just won county approval tied to his HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios & Decks operation, reinforcing his deep roots in the community. From his home gym in Woodbridge, he now mentors local teens and builds a family-run enterprise, turning a difficult past into motivation to grow opportunity in Prince William County. 
• Crocktober: Make-Ahead White Chicken Chili (princewilliamliving.com) — A slow-cooker white chicken chili recipe from Woodbridge resident Steve Graham offers an easy, make-ahead dinner option for busy local families as cooler evenings arrive. With freezer-friendly prep, flexible toppings, and clear safety tips, it's designed for weeknight convenience while fitting neatly into Prince William Living's seasonal "Crocktober" series.
📸 Around Woodbridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Informational Meeting on Data Centers →
17080 S River Rd, Woodford
6:30 pm - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- 911 Story Time and Touch-the-Truck
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
10:30 am - Fight The Flu →
Free Flu Clinic, Sentara Farmer's Market, 2300 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge, VA, 22191
2:00 pm - Tech Clinic: Computer and Device Help
Potomac Library -
2:00 pm - 5K Cancer Awareness Walk/Run →
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 15695 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge
8:00 am - Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat →
The Learning Experience - Potomac Shores, Woodbridge
10:00 am - IKEA & Xbox Collaboration event →
IKEA, 2901 Potomac Mills Cir, Woodbridge
11:00 am - Ghost Doctors' Columbus Day Wknd Ghost Hunting Tour in Manassas VA...It's Paranormal! →
9101 Prince William St, Manassas
8:00 pm - Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am - Quantico Creek Cleanup →
17757 Main St, Dumfries
9:00 am - No Kings Rock Da Vote Early →
Lake Ridge Commuter Lot, 12745 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, 22192
1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- House Cleaning Needed – Woodbridge
Empty 2-level townhouse needs cleaning. Main focus: 2 bathrooms, appliances, windows, floors, and general cleaning. Looking to get it done ASAP… (Nextdoor Estate Dr) - I am planning to do a Home addition above my garage and I'm looking for someone who can draw up the plans/ design.
Can you guys drop some recommendations in the comments or if you specialize in county permits and plans and/or designs please drop a comment. TIA (Nextdoor Port Potomac)
- KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Woodbridge. Apply here.
- Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lorton
- River Dragons Ink Three Rookies (oursportscentral.com)
Dumfries
- Dumfries grocery permits return to council Tuesday (potomaclocal.com)
- OmniRide's Transit & Treats Returns Oct. 31 at Two Locations (princewilliamliving.com)
- Maryland's governor visits Virginia to stump for Vindman, according to Cole's Facebook page (potomaclocal.com)
Burke
- 93-Year-Old Fairfax County Man Dies After Crash In Burke Intersection: Police (patch.com)
Ok Woodbridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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