June 24, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Lt. Gov. urges bolder state action on coronavirus

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Fairfax Virginia is not doing enough to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax charges. Fairfax urges Gov. Ralph Northam to “implement much bolder and swifter measures to flatten the curve and combat this unprecedented health and, consequently, economic threat.” Here are Fairfax’s recommendations: Join Maryland and the District of Columbia … Continued

More coronavirus cases in Northern Virginia, Metro announces cutbacks

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The most recent coronavirus cases in Northern Virginia involve a nursing home resident in Falls Church, a female in her 60s in Fairfax County who was exposed during travel in Iran, and a female in her 30s in Fairfax County whose situation is under investigation. A resident of the Kensington, an assisted living and memory … Continued

Annandale townhouse fire caused by candle mishap

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A fire at an Annandale townhouse went to two alarms. [FCFRD] A fire at an Annandale townhouse sent a resident to the hospital for a checkup, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. The two-alarm fire struck the three-story home, in the 5000 block of American Drive, shortly before 11 p.m. on March 16. … Continued

Board of Supervisors approves declaration of emergency

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McKay speaks at an emergency Board of Supervisors meeting March 17. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a “declaration of emergency” March 17 aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The resolution, effective March 17, facilitates applications for federal and state disaster assistance.  “It gives us more flexibility” said Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey … Continued

Lake Accotink pipeline could threaten park’s habitat

#Annandale, #environment, #infrastructure, #Lake Accotink, #nature
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County officials and community residents take a “pipeline walk” in Lake Accotink Park, accompanied by the sounds of spring peepers, wood frogs, and birds. When Fairfax County officials announced a plan in September to install a pipeline to haul dredged sediment away from Lake Accotink, many community members were happy that the lake would be … Continued

FCPS closes schools until further notice, expands meal distribution to 18 locations

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Brabrand In order to curb the spread of coronavirus, all Fairfax County Public Schools are closed until further notice, FCPS announced March 15. That includes all administrative offices, as well as all school buildings. The laptop distribution that had been scheduled for March 16 has been cancelled, states a notice from Superintendent Scott Brabrand. Only … Continued

Minding the gap: Scholarships help Justice seniors take the last step toward college

#Annandale, #charity, #community organizations, #higher education, #Justice High School
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Justice High School Scholarship recipients from the Class of 2019. By Jean King and Tara Rethore  Hop on any Underground (subway) train in London and an announcer will tell you to “mind the gap” between the train and the platform. Here at home, the Justice High School Scholarship Fund (JHSSF) has been minding a different … Continued

Health Department announces four new coronavirus cases, including a teacher

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The Fairfax County Health Department is reported four additional presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) today. That brings the total number of positive cases to 10 in Fairfax County and 41 in Virginia. The coronavirus cases in Fairfax County include three individuals from the same household who were close contacts to a presumptive positive … Continued