Air Force Vet Turns PTSD Battle Into Hope For Veterans And Shelter Dogs

Through the Wounded Paw Project, Ernesto Hernandez transforms high-kill shelter dogs into service companions for those in need.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

Personalized Dementia Prevention & Care from Sunday Health

Sunday Health’s clinicians help patients assess their cognition and manage their risk with a personalized plan to protect their memory.

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.

Improving Pain Management and Recovery for Mastectomy Patients

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

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.

Share the Joy of Thanksgiving with a Neighbor!

Food For Neighbors invites community members to contribute to holiday meals.

VA Stop Of Halal Rib Fest Tour Coming To Springfield Town Center

Springfield Town Center is hosting the Virginia stop of the Halal Rib Fest this weekend, a celebration of community, culture and food.

Volunteer Fair At Springfield Town Center To Host Dozens Of Nonprofits

The Venture into Volunteering Fair at Springfield Town Center on Oct. 15 will offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities to the public.

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.

Carl Sell Honored For Service To Rose Hill: Patch Community Leaders

Carl Sell is being recognized as a prototypical example of a community leader in the Franconia area by his neighbor Robbie Thomson.

Fun Activities At Springfield Town Center's 'Fuel For School' Event

Springfield Town Center is holding a back-to-school event on Saturday, Aug. 12, with family-friendly activities and entertainment.

Pride Night Out At Springfield Town Center To Benefit Safe Space NOVA

Springfield Town Center is hosting a family-friendly Pride Night Out event on Friday, June 23 in partnership with Safe Space NOVA.

John R. Lewis High School 2023 Graduates Awarded Memorial Scholarships

A group of John R. Lewis High School alumni gave back to the class of 2023 in honor of one of their beloved classmates who died in 2006.

Fairfax Co. Police To Play Charity Hockey Game Against Fire And Rescue

The Fairfax County Police Department and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department are facing off Saturday in a charity hockey game.

Miss Fairfax Volunteer 2023 Spreads Message Of Service At Blossom Fest

Christina Blake, the reigning Miss Fairfax Volunteer, will be competing at the Miss Virginia Volunteer​ pageant in Lynchburg in August.

Franconia District Park Renamed By Fairfax County Park Authority

The Park Authority approved the name change of Franconia District Park to distinguish it from the recently renamed Franconia Park.

Bunny Photos, Mad Hatter Tea Party Coming To Springfield Town Center

Springfield Town Center will be celebrating the start of spring with Bunny photos and a tea party with the Mad Hatter and special guests.

🌱 Police Release Names Of Officers + Fort Belvoir Understaffed

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Kingstowne-Rose Hill.

🌱 Fairfax County New License Plate Readers + Fairfax Co. Sheriff Race

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Kingstowne-Rose Hill.

🌱 Gov. Requests AP African Studies Review + Local Houses For Sale

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🌱 Fairfax County Proposed Budget + FCSD Board Member Controversy

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🌱 Black History Events + Springfield Assistant Drags Student

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🌱 Real Estate Assessment Increase + Search & Rescue Team Returns

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Kingstowne-Rose Hill.

5K Fun Run In Kingstowne To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health Issues

The ConnerStrong Foundation and Franconia Supervisor Rodney Lusk are hosting an inaugural 5K race and fun run in Kingstowne on March 25.

Retiree Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Bought In Kingstowne

A Fairfax County man claimed the $1 million Powerball prize he won after purchasing the winning ticket in Kingstowne, the VA Lottery said.

12th Annual Stuff The Bus Food Donation Event Coming To Springfield

The 12th Annual Stuff the Bus event to help restock the shelves of local food pantries will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Springfield.

Patch Needs You Kingstowne And Rose Hill! 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!

Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Giant Food In Kingstowne

A Powerball ticket was bought in Kingstowne that is worth $1 million. Whoever bought the ticket has 180 days from Monday to claim the prize.

Springfield Man Wins $1M Top Prize In New Year's Millionaire Raffle

A Springfield man won the $1 million top prize in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle after buying his ticket at a Safeway in Burke.

Alexandria Man Buys Winning $100K Lottery Ticket At Kingstowne Giant

Augustus Alvarez, an accountant, bought the winning 10X the Money lottery ticket at the Giant Food on Kingstowne Boulevard in Kingstowne.

Lake Accotink Park To Hold Cleanup Competition For High School Teams

Friends of Lake Accotink Park is hosting a quarterly clean-up competition for Fairfax County high schools on Sunday, Nov. 27.

Hot Foods, Coffee Available At Kingstowne, McLean Farmers Markets

Customers will be able to purchase hot meals from select vendors at the Kingstowne and McLean farmers markets for the rest of the season.

Go Ape Hosting 'Frights at Height' Adventure At South Run RECenter

Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park, at the South Run RECenter in Springfield, is hosting several fall events in September and October

GreenDrop To Hold Grand Opening For Franconia Donation Drop-Off Center

GreenDrop is opening a new donation center in the Festival at Manchester Lakes shopping center parking lot at 9 a.m. on Friday.

Interstate Moving Hosting Food Drive At Springfield Headquarters

Interstate Moving is hosting a “fill-a-truck” food drive July 18-29 at its Springfield headquarters on Rolling Rd.

National Museum Of The Army To Host Memorial Day Weekend Events

Due to COVID-19, this year marks the first time the National Museum of the United States Army will be open to the public on Memorial Day.

EU Embassy Open House, Asian Festival: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend will feature a Viking Festival, Washington Capitals playoff game, Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour and more.

A Meal for My Brother, Please?

Springfield Community Responds to Prevalent Food Insecurity

Over 100 Rounds In DC Shooting, VA Democratic Leader Ousted | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes appeal dropped in Bijan Ghaisar shooting, Loudoun school board election bill fails and Amazon helix building.

Back in Business After the Blaze

ZIPS Dry Cleaners Rises Up from the Ashes following a February 2020 fire to resume offering garment care and related services to Alexandria