4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills

A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.

5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work

Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.

5 Community Campaigns That Could Use Your Help

The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.

Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere

Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.

Fidelity Reveals the Secret to Becoming a Retirement Millionaire

Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.

WOW: 8-Acre Property Features in-Ground Pool

The home is on 9119 Mountain Valley Road.

10 Money Moments That Make You Grow Up

You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.

Police: Sen. Creigh Deeds Stabbed by Son

Gus Deeds likely committed suicide after altercation, according to Virginia State Police. Mental health questions raised in news report.

Run, Turkey, Run! Your Guide to Thanksgiving 2013 Turkey Trots in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC

2013 Holiday Running and Walking Guide.

Easy on the Pumpkin Pie: 10 Fattest Cities or Counties in Virginia

We're not the fattest people around.

NASA Rocket Launch Set for Skies Over Northern Virginia

Forecast great for seeing the rocket.

Rocket Launch, Turkey Trot, Pedestrian Death, More Mall, Safeway Robbery and Xbox One

Plus, assault on a police officer and murder investigation.

Police: Motorcyclist Speeds Away From Traffic Stop

The latest incident reports from the West Springfield and Sully District Stations, which includes parts of Fairfax Station.

South County High School Craft Show

Job Openings in Fairfax Station: Applications Analyst, Retail Associate, and More

See what companies are hiring in the Fairfax Station area.

Family, Friends, Food: Share Your Gratitude Today

Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.

The Great Thanksgiving Debate: Stuffing vs. Dressing [SPONSORED]

What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love. Sponsored by Sony.

Why I'll Shop Small

This holiday season, I pledge to shop small. Will you be shopping small, too?

Virginia Attorney General Race: And in a Tie, the Winner Is ...

In case of tie, vote shifts to general assembly.

Board of Supervisors Meeting, Christmas Craft Show, Health Fair, and More Events This Week

See what's happening in Fairfax Station and beyond this week.

WOW Houses for Sale in Virginia and DC: Billiard Room, Gym, Racquetball Court and Charm, Charm, Charm

Assault on Infant, Taser on Video, Transition Team, Kirby Investigation and 7 Tons of Food

Plus, assault acquittal. Top news of the week from our Patches around Virginia and Washington and Blue Tarp House.

STAND UP FOR LIBRARIES @ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 11/19 1O AM

Soups Hearty Enough for a Main Course

We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.

Block-by-Block Fairfax Station: Where are the Most Home Mortgages, Expensive Rentals, Government Workers and Grandchildren?

Brush strokes that paint a picture of Fairfax Station.

Thanksgiving Thursday is the New Black Friday: Stores Open on Thanksgiving

Will you hit the stores for these deals, or will you sleep off the turkey?

Obituaries: Daniels, Hitch, White and Vihstadt

Obits from Demaine and Fairfax Memorial Funeral home.

6 Gulf Coast Thanksgiving Fusion Recipes

Spice up your turkey day with these five Creole-inspired ideas.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Post-Graduate Degree Holders?

Roughly 11 percent of the total population has a graduate or professional degree. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people, 25 years and over, with those degrees.

Fire at Fairfax Station Home Causes $205,000 Worth of Damage

The fire was reported Thursday. The home was vacant at the time.

Vanessa Pham Murder Sentence, Traffic Alert, Team McAuliffe, Man Shot in Head and Shoe Defense

Plus, a new mixologist joins group.

Weird News: Toilet Rat, Shopping Drones and ‘Soletending’ Video

Plus, where pumpkins go between Halloween and Thanksgiving dinner.

Hands on Hanukkah

RSVP Volunteer Orientation for Volunteer Tax Preparer

RSVP Volunteer Orientation for Volunteer Tax Preparer

The Smart Spender's Thanksgiving Day Feast

Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.

Map: Where Are Grandchildren Living With Grandparents?

The number of grandchildren living with their grandparents spiked during the Great Recession. The map below shows a estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren under 18 years old.

The Best Mobile Apps to Get Your Family Organized

Here are the best digital tools for organizing your family's schedule.

'The Book Thief' Trailer + Review: Explores Ordinary Germans During WWII

The movie version of 'The Book Thief' focuses on how the world-changing event of WWII and Nazi control of Germany affects a single family.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.