Happy Birthday, Centreville Patch

Happy birthday, Centreville Patch!

One year ago today, our website launched with little fanfare. Since that time, we've grown and changed tremendously, and I can't help but want to acknowledge the occasion. Most of all, I want to say a word of thanks to the community. Our readers are what make this website great. You add events, you post announcements, you send in story tips and you move the discussion about current events. 

When I moved to Centreville last year from Fairfax, I didn't know the community that well, in all honesty. I had spent time in Centreville because my (now) fiance lived here, but I hadn't ever attended, or , or . 

All of that changed over the past year. Obviously. And the experience has enriched my life in ways that I can't even begin to talk about, or you would be reading all day. 

I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way, had patience with some rookie mistakes, and pushed me to make this website better. Thank you to all the people who have taken time to answer my questions over the past year, including police at the Sully Station, staff at local schools, and many, many, many others. 

Without help from regional editor Chris Moore and other editors in Fairfax and Prince William counties, Centreville Patch would not be what it is today. We also owe a great deal to many of our freelance contributors. Some of them have contributed to Centreville Patch on a regular basis since it began, or close to the time it began, including but not limited to, ace reporter , photographer , and calendar editor . 

With your help this website will grow to be even better next year. Please continue to send in news tips, add information to the site, and send me your ideas. I also invite all of you to find us at today. We will be there, handing out some cupcakes to celebrate.