Pizza place coming to Lincolnia
Pizzato Pizza, an Italian restaurant in Arlington, plans to open a second location on Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia next month. A sign on the storefront promises pasta, wings, Philly steaks, and salads, as well as pizza. The restaurant will be located in Landmark Plaza between Total Wine and Subway. In addition to the standard … Continued
Culmore kids promote tap water
By Shane Gomez A local program is teaching students and residents in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads about the benefits of drinking tap water and the harm of single-use plastic. Friends of Holmes Run and Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect (HACAN) are partnering on programming to discourage residents skeptical of tap water from … Continued
Grow your business at the Taste of Annandale
Here’s a great way to shine a spotlight on your business or organization and show your support for the community: Sign up as a sponsor of the 2025 Taste of Annandale. This huge, family-friendly festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia Pike, in … Continued
Chick-fil-A hosts events for kids
The Annandale Chick-fil-A offers more than food; the restaurant, at 7130 Little River Turnpike, is hosting several fun events for kids this month. Chick-fil-A is a sponsor and vendor at the 2025 Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Sept. 20. The restaurant has scheduled the following cow-themed events: Cow Breakfast Bingo – July 17, … Continued
Capital Bikeshare is increasing prices
Capital Bikeshare is raising its prices on bike rentals on Aug. 1. Annual memberships will increase from $95 to $120 a year. The price of a 30-day pass will rise from $20 to $25. Day passes will increase from $8 to $10. Capital Bikeshare is raising the fees for e-bikes for members from 10 cents … Continued
Medicaid cuts would harm Virginians and the state budget
The budget reconciliation bill expected to be passed by Congress would impose a significant burden on Virginia, including the elimination of Medicaid benefits and safety net assistance for hundreds of thousands of residents. The bill will result in a 21 percent cut in Medicaid for Virginia, state Sen. Saddam Salim (37th District-Merrifield) said at a … Continued
Virginia no longer the top state for business
Virginia has dropped from first to fourth place in CNBC’s ranking of top states for business. North Carolina is now in the No. 1 spot for 2025, with Texas in second place and Florida coming in third. “Virginia, America’s Top State for Business in 2024 and a top-three finisher in each of the past five … Continued
Police seek stabbing suspect
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is seeking information about a stabbing in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 6 a.m. on June 29. The victim was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds. The victim reported to police that he was stabbed by an unknown man in the 3800 block of S. George Mason Drive. The … Continued
Fairfax County experienced modest population growth
The population of Fairfax County grew by a modest 0.9 percent between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024, according to a newly released demographics report. As of Jan. 1, 2024, the county’s population exceeded 1.19 million residents. Earlier this year, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission reported that Fairfax County had the largest population increase compared to … Continued
Holmes Run project will fix storm damage
The City of Alexandria is gearing up to begin construction this summer on a stream and trail restoration project on Holmes Run in the Dora Kelley Nature Park. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2026. This is the last of four major projects along Holmes Run Stream Valley to repair extensive damage … Continued
FCPS ACE scholarships available for trade skills training
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult and Community Education (FCPS ACE) invites students interested in careers in the skilled trades to apply for a scholarship. Current and prospective FCPS ACE students can apply for a $1,000 scholarship that can be used toward upcoming apprenticeship classes starting this fall. The deadline to apply is Aug. 15. This targeted initiative aims to support … Continued
ArtsFairfax survey identifies artists’ needs
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Advisory Council Fairfax County’s premier arts non-profit, ArtsFairfax, recently released the results from a large, county-wide survey of artists that explored the challenges and successes of the cultural environment. The results align very closely with the findings from the Mason District arts roundtable this spring and last … Continued
Inova sewer replacement will affect nearby neighborhoods
Inova Health plans to start work next month on a sewer replacement project serving the Inova Center for Personalized Health. Members of affected communities, including Fairview Park, Holmes Run West, and Holmes Run Acres, are invited to an informational meeting on the project on July 23, 7 p.m., at the Inova Conference Center, 8100 Innovation … Continued
Moon to run for Braddock supervisor
At-large school board member Ilryong Moon plans to run for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, representing the Braddock District. That seat will be vacant, assuming the current Braddock Supervisor, James Walkinshaw wins a special election on Sept. 9 to fill the 11th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Walkinshaw won a Democratic … Continued
Feedback sought on transportation priorities
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on the proposed FY 2025-30 Transportation Priorities Plan (TPP). The plan anticipates an estimated $3.9 billion to fund continued investment in more than 300 existing priority projects, including interchanges, road widening, new road construction, active transportation projects, transit planning studies, and traffic calming initiatives. Among … Continued