Clerk of the court focuses on improved access
Fairfax County court records are now more accessible than ever, due to innovations implemented by Clerk of the Court Chris Falcon. “All people deserve the right to access their case information,” Falcon said at a community barbecue he hosted at Mason District Park on Aug. 16. Until recently, people had to physically go to the … Continued
Second Story makes sure Culmore kids are ready for school
Culmore children are ready for the start of school tomorrow, thanks to a school supply giveaway event hosted by Second Story on Aug. 15. Second Story and officers from the Mason Police District handed out 250 backpacks filled with paper, pencils, pens, and other school supplies. The back-to-school event, at the Culmore Family Resource Center … Continued
FCPS won’t comply with federal order to rescind bathroom policy for trans students
Fairfax County Public Schools will not comply with a U.S. Department of Education order to change its policies on bathrooms for transgender students. On July 25, the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights notified FCPS and four other Northern Virginia school systems that their policies and regulations violate Title IX, a civil rights law … Continued
Prepare for higher electric bills
Dominion Energy is asking the Virginia State Corporation Commission to approve a 15 percent increase in the base rates for electricity over the next two years. That would result in an increase of over $20 per month for a typical residential homeowner. A homeowner using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month could see their … Continued
Patient First offers sports physicals
If you’re child plans to play a sport in school or in a youth league, they’re going to need a sports physical. Patient First, a healthcare facility at 7042A Little River Turnpike in Annandale and a Taste of Annandale sponsor, is offering sports physicals on a walk-in basis. An appointment is not necessary. Patient First … Continued
Urban farm to open in Fairfax
Fairfax is getting a farm. It’s not a traditional farm, however; it’s an urban farm being developed as a partnership between Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) and Area 2 Farms. The new farm will be located on a long-vacant site at 9571 Fairfax Boulevard at Fairfax Circle. FCED expects it to open by the end … Continued
Audrey Moore pool to temporarily close
The pool at the Audrey Moore Rec Center will be closed from Monday, Aug. 18, to Sunday, Sept. 14, for deep system cleaning and maintenance. This happens every two years, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced. The Park Authority notes that membership is valid at any Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Center and encourages people … Continued
Information sought on fatal pedestrian crash in Lincolnia
Fairfax County police are seeking information about a fatal pedestrian crash near Little River Turnpike and Beauregard Street in Lincolnia at about 12 a.m. on Aug. 1. The pedestrian, Angel Benito Matom Velasco, 19, of Alexandria, was on the roadway in the eastbound lanes when he was struck by the driver of a 2003 Lincoln … Continued
Invasive spotted lanternflies are spreading all over the county
By Shane Gomez Spotted lanternflies are booming this summer throughout the D.C. region, including Fairfax County. The species is native to East Asia, but is invasive here and is growing in number and range. Since the nymphs started maturing into adults in July, residents are spotting more of them. A prolific appetite, lack of enough … Continued
Justice students encouraged to become Public Health Youth Ambassadors
Justice High School students interested in a health career are encouraged to apply for the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program’s fall 2025 cohort. The program offers instruction to students in grades 10-12 in learning about community health, teen mental health, and reducing opioid use. Students who qualify for the Youth Ambassador program take classes and … Continued
Rep Beyer gets a progressive challenger
Mohamed “Mo” Seifeldein, a former member of the Alexandria City Council, is challenging Rep. Don Beyer in the 2026 Democratic Primary for Virginia’s 8th congressional district. All seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for re-election in the 2026 midterms. Seifeldein, the son of Sudanese refugees, says he is entering the race “with … Continued
Registration underway for the Senior Olympics
Seniors are invited to show off their athletic and mental skills at the 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Sept. 13-30. There are more than 70 events, including sports, such as pickleball and power walking, and leisure activities, like Scrabble and crossword puzzles. Registration closes on Aug. 29. Register here. The fee is $20 per athlete … Continued
Rezoning proposed for Annandale office buildings
Nicholas LRT LLC has submitted a rezoning application for a 6-acre property on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The company wants to change the zoning from C-6 (community retail commercial district) to PDC (planned development commercial district). The proposal calls for transforming the six-story office building at 7620 Little River Turnpike to residential uses. An … Continued
Brothers sent to prison for armed robberies
Three brothers have been sentenced to prison for a series of armed robberies across Virginia and Maryland, including the robbery of a tobacco shop in Bailey’s Crossroads. A news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Virginia says the brothers, from Washington, D.C., robbed a convenience store, four tobacco shops, and … Continued
Visit the animals at the Taste of Annandale
For the first time ever, the Taste of Annandale will have a petting zoo. Squeals on Wheels, a family-owned business based in Maryland, is bringing two alpacas, a miniature goat, and a variety of smaller animals. The Taste of Annandale, a community festival, is happening Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic … Continued