Fairfax County hosts back-to-school fair
Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and its partners hosted a back to school resource fair at the James Lee Community Center.
Descano launches an online case overview dashboard
The Office of Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano launches an online case overview dashboard.
Homeless people are camping out in central Annandale park
Toll House Park in central Annandale has become a gathering place for unsheltered individuals struggling to survive during a weeks-long heat wave.
The Halal Depot specializes in imported food
The Halal Depot, a relatively new grocery store in Bailey’s Crossroads, offers the neighborhood a variety of products imported from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, freshly butchered halal meat, baked goods, spices, teas, pickles, and much more.
Jimenez: County will begin process to remove sidewalk squatters
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has outlined the actions his office is taking to address the problems caused by the unsheltered individuals hanging out on Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners.
Former bank building for lease
The former Wells Fargo Bank building at 4260 John Marr Drive in Annandale is being marketed as a good location for a coffee shop, bakery, restaurant, or medical facility. It cannot be used for another bank branch, according to the broker.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue celebrates National Spam Musubi Day
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Annandale invites the public to celebrate the fourth annual National SPAM® Musubi Day on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Board delays decision on data centers
A Board of Supervisors again delayed a decision on data centers, this time because the staff failed to follow the requirements for public notification.
Farmers Market week Aug. 4-10
The Fairfax County Park Authority is celebrating Farmer Market Week Aug. 4-10 with giveaways and recipe swaps at all 10 markets.
County expands eligibility for affordable homeownership
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a measure to lower the eligibility threshold for the county’s affordable homeownership program.
Free summer concerts underway in the parks
We’re heading into the homestretch of summer, but the Starlight by Spotlight concerts in local parks are still going strong.
Residents concerned about sidewalk squatters
A small group of unsheltered individuals who have who’ve got nowhere else to go have created a community on the sidewalk on Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners.
Virginia tax holiday starts Friday
During Virginia tax holiday Aug. 2-4, certain hurricane and emergency preparedness supplies, Energy Star and WaterSense products, school supplies, and clothing are tax-free.
Justice HS gets a stadium restroom
Justice High School has a new permanent outdoor restroom next to the stadium.
Phone store robbed at gunpoint
Two armed suspects robbed a Boost Mobile store at gunpoint at 6531 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia at about 11:30 a.m. on July 25, Romeo reports on X.