Fairfax County is getting more diverse and multiracial
Data from the 2020 Census, released Aug. 12, show Fairfax County is continuing to become more diverse and more multiracial. The Census is critically important, as it will be used to determine congressional districts and the amount of federal funding allocated to states and localities. The data will inform the redistricting effort underway in … Continued
Park Authority Board endorses dog park report
Mason District Dog Park The Fairfax County Park Authority Board endorsed the Dog Park Study report, which will serve as a guide for the planning and maintenance of future dog parks. The study is based in part on a survey of dog park visitors, as well as research, policy analysis, and identification of best practices. … Continued
Annandale shop to offer yogurt smoothies and mochi donuts
Smoothies from Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt. One of the shops coming to the new Eastgate shopping center on John Marr Drive in Annandale combines two separate franchises that together offer a perfect snack – mochi donuts from Mochinut and yogurt-based smoothies from Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt. Min Zheng, the franchise owner of both Mochinut and … Continued
Tree sculpture celebrates local wildlife
When Broyhill Crest residents Storme and Joe Sixeas realized the big beautiful oak tree on their front lawn had to be taken down, they decided to save the trunk and have it turned into a sculpture featuring local wildlife. “The tree was a focal point for the house for a very long time,” Storme said. … Continued
Seven Corners house fire started in the attic
Residents were out of town when their house caught fire. [Debi Gerard] A fire at a single-family home in the 6100 block of Munson Hill Road in Seven Corners was caused by “an unspecified electrical event involving household wiring” in the attic, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports.
Del. Kory wants to improve Park Authority transparency in light of Justice Park parking lot conflict
Del. Kaye Kory talks to a reporter at an open house at Justice Park in June hosted by opponents of the parking lot proposal. Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Park Authority were able to push a proposal for a parking lot in Justice Park without public hearings because they used a section … Continued
Bailey’s Rotary Club provides school supplies for the needy
Volunteers stuff backpacks with school supplies at the Great Assembly. By David F. Borowski On Aug. 7, after last year’s COVID-19 hiatus, the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club resumed its Great Assembly school supply project. With the help of 70 volunteers, including more than 35 Rotarians and their friends and family members, the club assembled 2,300 … Continued
Westminster School’s new head of school has a long history at the school
For only the third time in its 59-year history, Westminster School has a new leader. Nancy Schuler, the former director of admissions, started a new position as head of school on Aug. 1. She succeeds Ellis Glover who retired after a 45-year career at Westminster, including 29 years as head of school.
An open house at the White Gardens reveals how much work a resident curator would have to take on
The foyer in the White House. Potential resident curators and curious neighbors got a chance to look inside the house at the Margaret White Gardens at an open house on Aug. 7. The Park Authority is seeking a resident curator to fix up the house. The curator would pay for the needed repairs and maintenance … Continued
Bolivian Independence Day celebrated in Annandale
The local Bolivian-American community celebrated Bolivian Independence Day at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale Sunday with folkloric dance performances. Bolivia gained its independence from Spain on Aug. 6, 1825.
Funding approved for Braddock Road improvements
Braddock Road approaching Port Royal Road. The Braddock Road Multimodal Improvement Project will get more than $55 million through a VDOT program called Smart Scale, Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw announced in the August Braddock Beacon. The funds, approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, will cover Phase 1 of the project.
As Delta COVID variant surges, masks required in Fairfax County facilities
The best defense against COVID variants is vaccination. [Fairfax County Government] Due to the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, masks will be required in all Fairfax County facilities, beginning Monday, Aug. 9. That includes all employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
Weekly crime report: stabbing, concealed weapon, robbery
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes: There was an assault incident in the 5900 block of Seminary Road at 5 p.m. on Aug. 4. A man assaulted and stabbed the victim as he attempted to walk past him on the sidewalk.
Police chief defends use of lethal weapon against woman in crisis
FCPD Chief Kevin Davis speaks at a press conference about the recent police-involved shooting. [FCPD] Body camera footage of a police-involved shooting at a group home in North Springfield appears to show that the use of less-lethal force wouldn’t have been as effective in a chaotic situation with other people in harm’s way, said Fairfax … Continued
Virginia sales tax holiday this weekend
This weekend is a good time to stock up on school supplies. [Amazon] Virginia is having its annual sales tax holiday this weekend. You can buy certain school supplies, clothing, emergency preparedness supplies, and energy-saving and water-saving products without paying state sales taxes. Purchases can be made in person, online, or by phone.