🌱 Patch AM: How burglars allegedly hit a recently burned home on Blu Steel Way.

Be sure to catch Alexandria Fall-O-Ween on the Lorton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a new glassblowing studio could reshape arts in Lorton

And on the Lorton Patch calendar - Alexandria Fall-O-Ween

🌱 Patch AM: Alexandria Fall-O-Ween and 10 more events

You won’t want to miss Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas on the Lorton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Alexandria Fall-O-Ween and 10 more events

You won’t want to miss Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas on the Lorton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What this big-money deal means for The Shoppes of Lorton Valley

You won’t want to miss ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception on the Lorton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What we know about yesterday’s armed robbery at a Lorton intersection.

Also, don’t miss ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception on the Lorton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How burglars hit a Lorton wings shop in under two minutes.

Coming up: ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception on the Lorton Patch calendar

Local Business Spotlight: True Honey Teas

True Honey Teas offers naturally sweet, honey-infused teas crafted with globally sourced botanicals and proudly made in the USA.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

Virginia to Texas: A Dog House Delivered with Gratitude

Father/Daughter team drives cross-country, raising over $7K to sponsor a service dog and donates a dog house to CSM Gretchen Evans.

National Service Dog Month: Dogtopia Drives Change with Care

The Dogtopia Foundation supports veterans with service dogs—while Dogtopia’s daycare services bring joy to pups and pet parents alike.

Holiday gift guide for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias

Alzheimer’s Association resource also offers gift suggestions for caregivers

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's of other dementias.

Reliable Nutrition Is Key to Student Success

Help Food For Neighbors tackle teen food insecurity in 47 Northern Virginia schools.

Improving Pain Management and Recovery for Mastectomy Patients

Learn how Dr. Willey provides her mastectomy patients with non-opioid pain management options

It's Back-to-School Time!

Double Your Impact for Local Students!

Lorton Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors.

Community Members Tackle Teen Hunger

In one morning, over 900 volunteers collect and sort over 26,500 pounds of donations from 2,036 households–a Food For Neighbors Record!

Spring into Action to Fight Teen Hunger!

Donate to provide food for local students for Spring Break.

Lorton Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors!

7th Grader Mobilizes Community to Address Food Insecurity

Contributes to Food For Neighbors program at South County

Remember Area Students on Giving Tuesday

Donate to Food For Neighbors and help children near you!

Food For Neighbors Celebrates 7 Yrs with Another Huge Food Collection

Lorton area schools supported include Hayfield Secondary School and South County High School.

Junior League Of NoVA Helps Launch 'Period Pantry' At Lorton Center

The Junior League of Northern Virginia, through its partnership with the Lorton Community Action Center, helped to launch a "period pantry."

South County Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors!

Amazon Rolls Up Sleeves and Mobilizes Delivery Vans to Support Schools

Hundreds of local volunteers joined Food For Neighbors in the fight against teen food insecurity.

🌱 World's Oldest Female Hockey Player From Lorton + Musicians Wanted

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Lorton.

🌱 Local Sentenced For Drug Trafficking + Lorton > FL Amtrak Sale

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Lorton.

🌱 Fairfax Co. Board Of Supervisors Raises + Lorton Center Demolished

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Lorton.

🌱 South County High Celebrates Black History + Outstanding Fire Dept

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Lorton.

🌱 Lorton Man Fatally Shot In DC + Proposed Flat Rate Real Estate Tax

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Lorton.

🌱 Army To House Horses In Lorton + Mt. Vernon Town Meeting Updates

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Lorton.

Patch Needs You Lorton! 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!

VA Truck Driver Wins $50K Powerball Lottery Prize In Maryland

A Virginia truck driver won a $50,000 portion of the Powerball jackpot in Maryland, lottery officials said Tuesday.

Star Athlete: Lorton 8th Grader Shines On The Court, In The Community

We all know athletes who shine whether they’re competing or not. Here's an 8th grader from Lorton, who is a star on and off the court.

Grand Opening Of Lorton Community Center, Library Attracts All Ages

Hundreds of people gathered in Lorton on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of a community center and remodeled library.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Community Foundation Receives $100,000 Gift To Support Critical Needs In Northern V ...

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT: RESILIENCE

During the past year, our local government supported those most adversely impacted by the pandemic with new and innovative programs. Thi ...

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Grant For Nueva Vida Supports Mental Health Intervention Program For Latinos In Nor ...

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: The Gemini 3 Group Launches Charitable Fund With $1.5M Donation To The Community Fo ...

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Starting The Conversation: How To Engage Your Clients In The Topic Of Philanthropy

What does this mean for your work with your clients? It means your clients are walking into your office with "doing good" on their minds ...

Alzheimer’s Association To Host Film Screening

A short film screening followed by a virtual community discussion about dementia, resources, and caregiving through the power of music.

Alzheimer’s Association to host Northern Virginia Community Forum

Caregiver Compass: Navigating Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss on January 13

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Philanthropist Karen Schaufeld Chosen As 2021 Community Leadership Honoree

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.