Kick Off the New School Year with Food For Neighbors!

Help provide supplemental food to power students’ growing minds and bodies!

It's Back-to-School Time!

Double Your Impact for Local Students!

Metropolitan School of the Arts to Present Spring Ballet: Coppelia

Local Performing Arts Studio to Perform at George Washington National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Va.

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.

40K Free Books Distributed To Students, Teachers From Title 1 Schools

Families and educators from area Title 1 schools​ received 40,000 free books Saturday as part of the World Literacy Fair at Lorton Library.

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

Lorton Man Attacked McDonald's Worker With Hammer For Free Food: Cops

Bertram Smithen, 48, was arrested by authorities after an hours-long search following the attack in Caroline County.

Remember Area Students on Giving Tuesday

Donate to Food For Neighbors and help children near you!

German Military Hosts Traditional Christmas Market

A festive holiday event held on Thursday, December 7th, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at 11150 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA

How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Lorton?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

Cappies Review: Much Ado About Nothing at South County High School

A student reviews the performance of "Much Ado About Nothing" by South County High School.

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."

Much Ado about Disco?

South County Theatre’s Take on This Shakespeare Classic Will Make You Want to Boogie

Cruelty To Animals, Hit And Run Among Charges Against Lorton Man

A Lorton man is facing multiple charges, including a cruelty to animals charge, after he shook a dog and then rammed several vehicles.

Walk to End Alzheimer's this Saturday at Harris Pavilion

Hundreds to unite to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research

South County High School Makes AP Honor Roll In 2023

South County High School and other Fairfax County high schools were recognized by the College Board for excellence in AP programs.

Series Of 7-Eleven Robberies Linked To 21-Year-Old Lorton Man: Police

Police arrested a 21-year-old Lorton man in connection with a series of robberies at a local 7-Eleven, Fairfax County police said.

South County Area Students Need Your Help!

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Police Charge Different Man In Lorton Crash That Sparked House Fire

The FCPD charged a different man in connection with a stolen vehicle that crashed, causing a Lorton house to catch fire earlier this month.

89-Year-Old Man Dies In Crash In Lorton Area: Police

An 89-year-old man died from injuries in a crash Saturday morning on Route 123 in the Lorton area, according to Fairfax County police.

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.

Man Accused Of Crashing Stolen Car, Causing Fire In Lorton: Police

A 32-year-old man accused of stealing a car in Lorton and then crashing into an electrical box was arrested Thursday, police said.

Lorton House Catches Fire As Stolen BMW Crashes Into Transformer Box

A man who drove a stolen BMW into an electric transformer box in front of a house in Lorton Thursday morning remains at large, police said.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Lorton

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

VA Man Pleads Guilty To Killing His Lorton Landlord In 2021

A Virginia man charged with killing his landlord Emily Lu in 2021 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, Fairfax County officials said.

Fairfax County's 1st Electric Trash Trucks Part Of Carbon-Neutral Goal

Fairfax County is holding an unveiling on Friday of its first electric garbage truck that will pick up trash on routes across the county.

2 People Arrested In Lorton After Found Sleeping In Stolen Car: Police

Two people were arrested in a Lorton shopping center parking lot after they were found sleeping inside a car that had been reported stolen.

Extreme Heat Precautions for Families Facing Dementia

As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer's

Where Can I Find Affordable Landscaping Services In Lorton?

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.

Hire A Lorton Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Lorton Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

Lorton Landfill Fire Causes Significant Smoke

A fire involving mainly logs and brush prompted an ongoing fire department response. Smoke was visible from Richmond Highway and I-95.

Springfield Motorcyclist Dies In Collision With Car In Lorton: Police

A fundraising campaign has been set up to help the family of Carrington Fitzgerald of Springfield, who died in a motorcycle crash on May 6.

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Police Learn Woodbridge Woman Died From Injuries In Lorton Crash

Fairfax County police recently learned that a 74-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a three-car crash last November in Lorton.

Man Charged With Pointing Laser At Fairfax County Police Helicopter

Fairfax County police charged a 25-year-old man accused of pointing a laser from an apartment balcony in Lorton at a police chopper above.