Miller & Smith Announces First Build-to-Rent Community

The Skyline at Embrey Mill: Townhome-style apartments are now leasing in Stafford, Virginia

Earth Day 2023 In Mount Vernon: Environmental Expo, More Things To Do

From festivals with family activities to cleanups, Earth Day activities are planned throughout the weekend.

Army Sergeant Scores Lottery Jackpot On Richmond Highway

The son of an Army recruiter thought it was an April Fool's joke when his dad won a Virginia Lottery jackpot on April 1.

Cleanups Planned At Little Hunting Creek, Known For Litter Concerns

Little Hunting Creek, which has been affected by litter concerns over the years, will be the site of numerous upcoming cleanups.

Alexandria Man's Hunch Ends Up Multiplying His VA Lottery Win To $100K

An Alexandria man's decision to play the same four numbers on 20 Pick 4 tickets earns him $100,000 from the Virginia Lottery.

2 Northern VA Cities Rank Among The Most Ethnically Diverse In U.S.

Two Northern Virginia cities are among the most diverse communities in the U.S., with 10 ranking in the top 300, according to WalletHub.

Smaller IKEA, Pickleball War, Board Pay Hike, Best Places: Top VA News

Top VA news includes Missing Middle Housing approval, cop fired over shooting of accused shoplifter, jail inmates dig out with toothbrush.

Niche Names Hybla Valley Most Diverse Place To Live In Virginia

Niche, a platform for community and school ratings, put Hybla Valley on top of its most diverse places to live in Virginia list.

🌱 APD Investigate Fatal Shooting + Medal Of Honor Delayed 60 Years

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Earthquake Relief For Turkey Announced By Northern Virginia Leaders

A fundraiser was launched by Northern Virginia leaders to provide food for people of Turkey affected by the devastating Feb. 6 earthquake.

St. Patrick's Day Parade, Restaurant Weeks: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

A St. Patrick's Day parade, mega children's consignment sale, and restaurant week are some of the weekend things to do in Northern Virginia.

🌱 Local Bank Applies For Nasdaq Listing + APD To Wear Body Cameras

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🌱 Man Wanted In Alexandria And Portsmouth + DASH Carjacking Update

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🌱 New Brewery Coming To Alexandria + Bill Regulates THC Products

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Store Closings, Police Shooting, Dog Poisoning Attempt: Top VA News

Top VA news includes home retailer closing some stores,"missing middle" zoning changes, safest cities and a longtime delegate to retire.

🌱 Local Arrested For Attempt To Poison Dogs + APD Investigates Crash

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🌱 Feedback Needed For Local Survey + Environmental Award​ Nominations

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After Busy Presidents Day, Mount Vernon's Next Free Admission Day Set

Photos: George Washington's Mount Vernon held its first of two free admissions days with special events. The next is Wednesday.

George Washington Birthday Parade, Mardi Gras: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

A parade, Great Migration Light Show at the new NOVA Wild, Mardi Gras events, a winter weekend sale and more are coming up this weekend.

Developments, New Trail, Tourism: What's New In Mount Vernon

From land use proposals and developments to stream restorations and a new trail, here's what's new and coming in the Mount Vernon District.

Alexandria Cancer Survivor Holds 24-Hour Stand Up To Cancer Fundraiser

Pat Malone, a survivor of a rare form of cancer and veteran, will host his ninth annual Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser.

Girl Scout Cookie Mania: Where To Find Sales Around Route 1 Corridor

Girl Scout cookie season is here. Here's where you can get boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas and other cookies from stands.

Patch Needs You Alexandria! Become A Newsletter Curator

Are you proud of your community? Does sharing the inside scoop with others bring you satisfaction? Then apply to be a newsletter curator!

Mount Vernon Spotlighted In 'If You Lived Here' Show On PBS Station

Homes around the Mount Vernon area will be highlighted on WETA’s "If You Lived Here" series Monday night.

Mount Vernon Rec Center Renovation Groundbreaking Held

With Mount Vernon Rec Center closed to the public, its two-year renovation and expansion project will get underway.

The Arden, Affordable Housing Community Near Huntington Metro, Opens

The Arden, a 126-unit affordable housing community, serves households with 40 to 80 percent of the area median income.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Students Donate Handmade Blankets

Students handmade blankets and held a donation drive to support community members in need this winter

One Of DC Region's First Babies Of 2023 Born At Fort Belvoir Hospital

A girl born in the first hour of 2023 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital was among the DC region's first New Year's babies.

Pathway Homes Location Near Mount Vernon Gets New Roof For Holidays

A home serving adults with mental health challenges got a new roof through DryHome's Free Roof for the Holidays program.

Route 1 Speed, Affordable Housing: Top Greater Alexandria News Of 2022

South county tourism brand was unveiled. Mobile home residents spoke up. Bus Rapid Transit planning continued. Here's the top news of 2022.

Little Food Pantry Installed At Hybla Valley Community Center

A new food pantry installed by Be the Good Project serves residents in the area of Audubon Estates mobile home park.

Northern Virginia Nonprofits: Share Your Wish List For 2023

As a new year approaches, we want to hear from nonprofits on how the community can help them in 2023.

Mount Vernon Rec Center To Close For Multi-Year Renovation Project

A renovation and expansion project at the Mount Vernon Rec Center is expected to last two years, according to the park authority.

Star Athlete In Greater Alexandria Has Selfless Attitude, High GPA

Brian, a lacrosse star athlete, is being recognized for putting others before himself and achieving high grades in school.

U.S. Homeless Students Undercounted: What It Means For Fairfax County

While a report shows some school districts undercount students experiencing homeless, here's how FCPS supports homeless students.

Patch Holiday Food Drive Aims To Fight Food Insecurity In Mount Vernon

At least 66,080 residents of Fairfax County, including 12,490 children under the age of 18, are food insecure, according to Feeding America.

Star Athlete In Alexandria Collects Equipment For People In Need

An athlete at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School overcame injuries and started sports equipment collections for under-resourced neighborhoods.

Hypothermia Shelter Program Begins For Season In Fairfax County

Homeless people can receive guaranteed shelter during the winter months at locations around Fairfax County.

Mobile Home Residents Worry About Housing Loss After Communities Sold

Residents have concerns rent increases will drive people out after their Mount Vernon mobile home parks were sold to an investment firm.

McCutcheon/Mt. Vernon Farmers Market Has Extended Season Into December

Shoppers can continue to buy goods from farmers market vendors through most of December outside Sherwood Regional Library.