Volunteer Opportunities at United Community (formerly UCM)

Opportunities for all ages, families, groups with flexible schedules

OPINION: My Vote For A Young Progressive Alexandrian Revolution

A TC Williams student shares why she is supporting Elizabeth Bennett-Parker for Alexandria City Council.

OPINION: Potomac Yard Metro Project and Alexandria Deserve Better

Potomac Yard resident Adrien Lopez submitted this opinion piece on the changes to the Metro station plans.

Caring for your Equipment in the Cold

How to use photography equipment in cold weather conditions.

Not a Picnic

Photographing a Photographer: Tips on portrait photography

Holiday Print Gift Ideas

Looking to put all those photos to use? Why not as a gift for the holidays?

Owning It

The many roles of owning a small business.

Timing: Maternity and Infant Photography

How to best time your sessions for Maternity and Infant Photography

Sublime

Growing through Adversity in Photography

Del Ray Wedding Vendors

An Introduction to Del Ray Wedding Vendors

Car Accident? Personally Injured?

125 Great Business Ideas to Release Your Inner Entrepreneur

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

Last Chance to Win $25K to Help Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

U.S. House Approves Permanent Small Business Tax Breaks

Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.

Savant Capital Management Receives Top Awards for its Services

RGS Title, LLC welcomes Matthew White to Alexandria Office

Business: McCormick Moving? Restaurants Closing, Business Break-Ins, Taste of Del Ray and More

Some of the top business headlines from our Patch sites.

Studio Body Logic: First Pilates & Barre Studio in NOVA

Free Classes at Studio Body Logic - Alexandria

SewLab Sewing Classes for Ages 7-16 Registering Now for Summer Session

Big Business Good for New Products, but Bad for U.S. Jobs: Gallup Survey

A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.

Barre Body to Benefit The Children's Inn at NIH

Navy SEAL Gallery Show and Fundraiser

Here's How You Can Win $25K to Improve Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Big Tips for Small Business with Freelancer.com's Nikki Parker

Outsourcing, crowdfunding and getting things done for small businesses in the global web economy

These Must-See Sandwich Boards Will Crack You Up

FREE (hugs), (cold) BEER. Eye-catching, clever and inviting are three keys to mastering the sandwich board. What are your tips for signs that demand customers' attention and business?

Is Your Business Ready for the Shark Tank?

Other business from Patch towns have survived the Shark Tank. Learn how you can get on the show, and a few tips to help if you get there.

More People are Biking to Work; Are You?

It's National Bike to Work Week, and many more people are commuting on bikes than a decade ago. See where your city ranks nationally.

Virginia Relay Recognizes Better Hearing and Speech Month

Bohemian Retailer Free People Opening Date Set at Pentagon City

Store will celebrate with a grand opening.

Don't Fail Mother's Day: Share Your Gift Ideas Here

Money, Mentors and Messaging: How This Small Business Was Saved

Watch how a martial arts academy grew its business with the help of the Wells Fargo Works Project, and learn how you can win a similar experience, including $25,000 for your business.

What's going in the vacant ex-Audi location?

Auto Insurance in Del Ray Quote call 855-419-6909 Save up to 40%.

Letter to the Editor

FireFlies Restaurant is hiring waitstaff and a food runner!