Jackson will speak at the Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield.
Like to eat out in Lorton? Check here first.
Community members, military and elected officials walked across the Veteran's Bridge and renewed the Army Community Covenant.
Plus, what’s open on Labor Day and a rescued puppy.
Telework could lighten traffic congestion and save federal workers commuting delays and travel disruptions, according to OPM.
And the Bureau of Land Management is conducting a new feasibility study.
It doesn't take much to help out a lot.
A backyard barbecue doesn't have to dent your wallet. Here's how to throw a gourmet feast on the cheap.
Plus, Tom Ford's birthday and Lorton's weekly crime report.
Tell us, Lorton: 50 years after the civil rights leader's historic speech, what would his message have been in 2013?
Libraries, government officers will be closed for the September holiday.
If you need someone to watch the kids after school or just want a grown-ups-only night on the town, babysitters are a necessity — but how much will one cost you?
The top recipes will be entered into the DC101 Chili Cook-Off!
Join the Springfield community in the annual summer celebration.
Forget about those long lines at the DMV!
Plus, Mason Neck State Park events and the final Mount Vernon Nights Summer Concert Series.
Here's the weekly crime report.
Lorton's weekly arrest listing.
Top news of the week from our Patches around Virginia and Washington.
Waterfront, patios, historic homes, high ceilings and more. Check out these homes for sale in Virginia and DC.
Puppy dies after family purchase at Fairfax City store. Tell us what you think.
Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova says she will ask county library board to delay beta testing, but also wants citizens to chime in on proposed changes.
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." - John F. Kennedy
It's the 93rd anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Lorton's top stories of the week!
Top stories from our Patch sites in the Faifax area.