Have you ever wished Patch would cover more events in South Riding? Ever thought, "I wish our team would get the attention they deserve?"  Or maybe, "More people should know about the awesome work that nonprofit is doing."  Then keep reading.  Sign up to blog on Chantilly Patch. Share your expertise and knowledge with the rest of your neighbors. Share sports scores, events hosted by your business or nonprofit, maybe even your take on what's in the news lately (Yes, you should post under your real name. If you own a business or run a nonprofit, it's ok to post under that name, too).  This isn'…

If you've missed a story on Chantilly Patch recently, be sure to check out August's most popular articles.  1. Chantilly Man Dies in Single-Car Crash 2. Parking Attendants at Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center Charged With Stealing $400,000 in Fees 3. Fourth Circuit Critical of Prosecutors in Wolfe Case 4. National Reconnaissance Office Officials Accused of Crimes 5. Where and When to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower 6. Speak Out: Chick-fil-A Day, Yea or Nay? 7. Pain Clinic Owner Convicted on Drug Trafficking, Fraud Charges 8. Graduates' New Task: Fight Fires, Save Lives 9. AAA: Gas Prices May Not…

As the new editor of Chantilly Patch, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to our readers Some of you may already be acquainted with me. As the editor of Centreville Patch for the last two years, I'm often in the area, reporting on stories. Moving forward, I will continue to edit Centreville Patch in addition to Chantilly Patch.  While I'm not a Chantilly resident, my home in Centreville is only five minute's drive from there. Still, I'm going to need some help getting to know the ins and outs of the area.  Over the next few weeks I will introduce myself to as many people in the area…

We're excited to inaugurate a new series for our Patch Readers: "DisPatches: The Changing American Dream."Every day, the national media is full of stories about how American families, businesses, and neighbors are adjusting to these trying times. There are so many changes happening so fast that it's dizzying: national debates about unemployment, foreclosures, debt, religion, government and private enterprise all touch on fundamental ways in which we see ourselves and our communities. At Patch, we want to explore that conversation on a daily basis so we can better understand how our neighbors …