To Kingstowne Patch Readers And Contributors: Thank You

KINGSTOWNE, VA — Eight years ago on Sept. 14, 2010, Kingstowne Patch launched. It was the 20th Patch site to start up in Northern Virginia. Since then, it's combined with the Rose Hill Patch and is among 36 sites today. We've come a long way, and you're a big reason why.

In August alone, more than 29,000 people visited Kingstowne-Rose Hill Patch. That's incredible given the population of about 15,000 in Kingstowne alone. The figure — compiled and verified through Google Analytics — includes readers on desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile and our app, and our visitors often access Patch on several devices over the month.

While we know a lot of local visitors come to look for information on road closures, business news and crime reports, our visitors come from around the region. That's especially true when something like the major St. James sports and entertainment complex opening happens.

Here are some of the most-read articles on Kingstowne-Rose Hill in August.

• Fairfax County Music Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes Against Kids
• Temporary Store Opening At Former Kingstowne Toys R Us
• Twin Girls And Dad Injured By Fallen Tree In Rose Hill
• Shoplifters Threaten Worker At Knifepoint In Kingstowne: Police
• Festival, Beer Garden Planned For New Alexandria Waterfront Plaza
• 5 Dates To Know On The Kingstowne School Calendar
• Giving Springfield Resident Gets Reward With Lottery Win
• A Mistaken Detour: Franconia-Bound Train Heads Wrong Way

Got a news tip? I'm Emily Leayman, your local editor. You might've seen me in the area covering business openings. I spend my free time volunteering with a dog rescue, watching Flyers hockey games and visiting sites and restaurants around the region. Send your tips, ideas and questions my way at Emily.Leayman@patch.com.

Our readers also love Kingstowne Patch's calendar of events. Coming up soon on the calendar are the Belvoir Toastmasters Club, Arts on the Horizon 5k and 1k Kids Dash, Hayfield Farm Neighborhood Yard Sale, Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale and Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. Sounds like a busy month around Kingstowne!

Kingstowne Patch is lucky to have a community of contributors as well. UCM Alexandria shares volunteer opportunities and Kevin Campbell announced a fundraiser held by the Springfield American Legion this past weekend.

If you would like to post on Kingstowne Patch, too, you may easily to sign up for a free user profile. As a Patch user, you can post articles, events, jobs, and announcements. And the "rules of Patch" are easy to follow: "no abusive content, no commercial spam, keep it local, and be awesome."

While many news websites are limiting access to free articles, Patch articles and events by our journalists and community contributors are always free to view. We're thrilled you've made Kingstowne Patch a part of your life. Thank you so much for your support and readership.

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