Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help. A new survey by No Kid Hungry Virginia shows that more than three-quarters of Virginians (78%) say groceries have ...

New water fountains are coming to the Mount Vernon Trail thanks to a $475,000 grant from the National Park Foundation. The new fountains will have water bottle fillers and remain operational year ...

Area residents have a chance to support local, mom-and-pop businesses – and do some holiday shopping at the same time – during Fairfax City’s Small Business Saturday. It’s observed ...

During the weekend of Nov. 23-24, the Fairfax County Public Library hosted its third annual Native American Heritage Celebration. Spearheaded by Information Services Librarian Luis Aponte, the ...

The pedestrian zone on lower King Street in Old Town has been expanded to include the 200 block of King as part of an extended pilot program that took effect Nov. 22. The new pedestrian zone runs ...

Giving Tuesday is almost done, but it is giving season, and The Connection, Alexandria Gazette Packet, Mount Vernon Gazette and Potomac Almanac need your help to keep going. One of the important ...

Cornerstones, the nonprofit organization and contracted provider based in Reston has “purposely worked to strengthen the local community and help individuals and families living in crisis.” ...

The Old Town Walled Garden Club announces the annual holiday outdoor decorating contest. Founded in 1959, this will be the 55th year the Old Town Walled Garden Club has sponsored this contest.