Army Veteran Alan Salisbury Builds Lifeline for Veterans Through Alexandria-Based Nonprofit

A retired major general, Salisbury founded the Code of Support Foundation to guide veterans through life’s toughest transitions.

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.

Holiday gift guide for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias

Alzheimer’s Association resource also offers gift suggestions for caregivers

Local Scout Pack 888 Brings Hope Through Service Projects

Cub scouts based in the Fort Hunt area prepared breakfast bags for a shelter, seasonal care packages and other service projects.

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's of other dementias.

Community Partners Rally to End Teen Food Insecurity

Amazon Sponsors Food For Neighbors Event

Reliable Nutrition Is Key to Student Success

Help Food For Neighbors tackle teen food insecurity in 47 Northern Virginia schools.

Improving Pain Management and Recovery for Mastectomy Patients

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

It's Back-to-School Time!

Double Your Impact for Local Students!

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Northern VA on 8/3

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

New Native Plant Memorial Garden Opens At River Farm In Fort Hunt

The Clara B. Plein Memorial Garden​​ is a new native plant area of River Farm, which is the American Horticultural Society headquarters.

250-Year-Old Cherries Found At George Washington's Home

We cannot tell a lie: Bottles of cherries that could date back to the late 18th century were dug up at George Washington's estate.

Alexandria Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors.

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In VA; New Jackpot Tops $1B

A ticket from Fairfax County's Richmond Highway corridor won a runner-up prize in Powerball.

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!

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.

Alexandria Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors!

Mount Vernon Town Meeting 2024: Taste Of Mount Vernon, More

The Mount Vernon Town Meeting hosted by Supervisor Dan Storck includes a virtual tour of the district and tastes from restaurants.

Metro Rape | 'Kill Casino Bill' | Thief Tunnels Into Business: VA News

Flower Delivery Burglar | Parvo Hits Shelter | Shoplifter Flees On Tracks | Arsonist Kills Kitten | Missing Middle Lawsuit | 200 Pets Abused

Historical Marker To Recognize Little Hunting Park Desegregation Case

A state historical marker is planned at Bucknell Manor's Little Hunting Park, where a case helped desegregate recreational associations.

River Farm-Based American Horticultural Society Refreshes Branding

New branding and a reaffirmed commitment to preserving River Farm are a few new changes announced by the American Horticultural Society.

Baby Born At Fort Belvoir Hospital One Of Region's First 2024 Babies

It's a girl! A couple at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2024.

Richmond Highway Barricade, Aldi: Top Greater Alexandria News Of 2023

Top news of 2023 included serial burglar, police shooting after cop attacked, speed limit lowered, and co-located fire station, shelter.

Affordable Wait List To Open For Select Fairfax County Voucher Units

Wait list applicants will be accepted for several affordable and project-based voucher units in Fairfax County.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Christmas Fireworks, Wreaths Across America

Dec. 15-17 weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: Enchant Christmas, Holiday Bricktacular, bar crawls and Christmas Illuminations fireworks.

Co-Located Fire Station, Homeless Station To Be Considered By Board

A comprehensive plan amendment would be the first step in approving a co-located homeless shelter and fire station near Richmond Highway.

Remember Area Students on Giving Tuesday

Donate to Food For Neighbors and help children near you!

Gum Springs Trail Addition Planned By Park Authority

The Fairfax County Park Authority held a community briefing at the planning site of a Gum Springs trail with a boardwalk portion.

8 Student Overdoses | Shots Fired Over Food | Back On Ballot: VA News

Vape Detection In Schools | Lawsuit Spooks Builders | Boiling Liquid Attack | Infant Death | Food Delivery Gunshots | Fighting Antisemitism

Share the Joy of Thanksgiving with a Neighbor!

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

Elimination Of Vacuum Leaf Collection On Pause In Fairfax County

For parts of Fairfax County receiving the county's vacuum leaf collection, a proposal to end the service has been paused.

Miller & Smith Wins 4 Awards at the 2023 GALA Event

Virginia homebuilding company wins GALA awards for architecture, merchandising and marketing

'I Can't Breathe' | Sneaky Bear | $900M Indoor Waterpark: VA News

Escapee Caught | Candidate Ousted | Drone Resolves Standoff | 6-Figure Housing | Giant Pandas Leaving | Cop Car's 'I Can't Breathe' Display

Lottery Jackpot Scored By Alexandria Man At Richmond Highway Store

An Alexandria man's lucky jackpot win in the Richmond Highway corridor will go toward helping his family.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Boo At The Zoo, Fall Harvest Festival, Haunts

Oct. 20-22 weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: Pet Palooza, a Home Tour, a Latino Festival, various fall festivals, and tall ship visit.

George Washington's Mansion Restoration Work To Impact Visitor Access

The first president's mansion is undergoing a restoration, which means visitor access in some parts will be restricted.

Tour De Mount Vernon 2023 Offers Scenic Bike Ride Through District

Supervisor Dan Storck's Tour de Mount Vernon will return at George Washington's estate and a shorter bike route for kids.

Vouchers For Homeless Veterans Get Boost In Fairfax County

Vouchers to provide housing for veterans experiencing homelessness have been increased in Fairfax County.

River Farm's Future Gets Boost At 50th Anniversary Gala

Funds raised at the American Horticultural Society's River Farm 50th anniversary will support the landmark's preservation and improvements.

Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors!

2023 Candidate Profile: Rodney Lusk For Franconia District Supervisor

Rodney Lusk is running for a new term as Franconia District supervisor of Fairfax County in the November general election.

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