The Mount Vernon nonprofit organization provides small necessities for children in the Alexandria area.
Join thousands of volunteers to beautify the country on Sept. 28.
You may want to tell your kids not to use electronic cigarettes, but so far the federal government has passed no regulations against their purchase by minors.
John Greer, 46, of Springfield died after police responded to a domestic dispute call on Aug. 29.
Enjoy different events this weekend, right here in Fairfax County.
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Robert Sarvis will be sharing his thoughts with Patch. How about you?
Do you agree with Forbes.com ranking Virginia as the nation's most business-friendly state?
See which local counties are at the top of the list.
With a little olive oil and sea salt, it's pretty easy to take almost any fruit from sweet to savory.
If cooking is your jam (and your peanut butter and your perfectly cooked steak dinner)...let us know!
It really is fall now.
Dabbing: like "the crack of marijuana."
Like to eat out in Lorton? Check here first.
Local food co-ops can help families buy high-quality groceries for a fraction of the costs.
Laura Fornash plans to take a job with the University of Virginia.
Jobs in healthcare, retail, restaurants and automotive all make the list
Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli go at it head-to-head Wednesday.
Plus, explosion near campus and lighting the WO&D Trail.
Plus, driving while intoxicated and drunk in public.
Spending a few bucks on a cup of coffee every day could sack your retirement plans — or not — depending on whom you believe.
Bulova doubled the amount of cash in her campaign war chest.
Where's the big stink? In all lower 48 states, but the East Coast can expect to get stink-bombed especially hard.
Here comes two more 2013 meteor showers.
Take a seat and enjoy the view.
Patch survey lets you share your ideas for struggling libraries.
Here's the weekly crime report in Lorton.