Braddock residents invited to Neighborhood College
Braddock residents are invited to learn more about the workings of the Fairfax County government at the Braddock Neighborhood College. The program is hosted by Braddock Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer in partnership with the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Sessions will be on Thursday evenings, beginning with an orientation session on March 12, 7-8:30 … Continued
Fairfax Connector proposes schedule changes
Fairfax Connector seeks public comment on proposed service changes for several routes, including routes 401 and 402, which go through Annandale. The changes will be discussed at two virtual meetings on Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. Route 401 goes from the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station to the Tysons Westpark Transit Station, traveling along Backlick … Continued
Bills to curb police cooperation with ICE advance in the General Assembly
Legislation to limit law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration actions is moving through the Virginia General Assembly. Three related bills introduced by Sen. Saddam Salim (D-Merrifield) were passed by the Virginia Senate 21-19 on “crossover day” on Feb. 17. That’s the date when all bills passed by the Senate or the House of Delegates move … Continued
Native seedling sale starts today
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual native seedling sale opens today, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. Customers need to open an account on the NVSWCD website to order seedlings. The seedlings and other pre-ordered items will be available for pickup at the Sleepy Hollow Bath and Racquet Club in Falls Church on … Continued
The Culmore Clinic relocates while its new home is built
The Culmore Clinic, a nonprofit that provides free and low-cost healthcare to lower-income residents of Seven Corners and Culmore, is temporarily relocating. The clinic plans to reopen next Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Columbia Crossroads Baptist Church at 3245 Glen Carlyn Road in Bailey’s Crossroads. “We will have all the same services, including primary care, optometry, … Continued
Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year at the Eden Center
The Vietnamese community celebrated the Lunar New Year at the Eden Center on Feb. 17 with a lion dance, speeches, the raising of Vietnamese and American flags, recognition of Vietnamese military veterans, and fireworks. The celebration commemorated the progress of the Vietnamese refugees who immigrated to the D.C. area and their descendants since the war … Continued
FY 2027 budget would retain current tax rate
Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill presented a FY 2027 advertised budget to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17 that proposes maintaining the current real estate tax rate of $1.1225 per $100 of assessed value. If that rate is adopted by the board, the average homeowner’s tax bill is projected to increase by approximately $356 … Continued
Real estate assessments are up 4.3 percent
Real estate assessments for residential properties in Fairfax County for 2026 are up an average of 4.31 percent from last year, the Department of Tax Administration announced Feb. 17. County Executive Bryan Hill’s recommendation for the advertised budget for FY 2027 would retain the current real estate tax rate of $1.1225 per $100 of assessed … Continued
HOA leaders propose data center land swap
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering selling county-owned land in Chantilly to a private developer for a data center. The property, located at 3721 Stonecroft Blvd., is in an industrial area near Dulles Airport and other data centers. The proposed agreement would allow the county to sell approximately 41.7 acres of the 128-acre … Continued
Virginia Supreme Court approves referendum on redistricting
In a major win for Virginia Democrats, the state Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 13 that a public referendum on a redistricting plan can go forward. A special election on a redrawn map of Virginia’s congressional districts is set for April 21. Early voting will start on March 6. The new map was developed by … Continued
School news roundup – February 2026
Boundary update – Fairfax County Public Schools updated its boundary explorer tool to show the school boundaries adopted by the school board on Jan. 22. The changes will take effect for the 2026-27 school year. The tool lets families plug in their address and view their assigned school. The school board will not provide transportation … Continued
Local writer hosts poetry workshops
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Council Community members are invited to a pair of poetry workshops here in Annandale this month led by local writer Lisa Lowry. The Poetry for All workshops will be held on subsequent Thursdays (Feb. 19 and 26) 10-11:30 a.m. at the John Calvin Presbyterian Church, at 6531 … Continued
Don’t flush wipes in the toilet
Fairfax County urges residents not to flush wipes in the toilet, including those labeled “flushable.” A major regional sewer line that carries wastewater from Fairfax County is currently undergoing emergency repairs. During maintenance work, wipes clogged several pumps along the line, reducing capacity and contributing to a wastewater overflow, the county states. Crews are working … Continued
Woman arrested for carjacking
Police arrested a woman for carjacking in Bailey’s Crossroads on Feb. 12. The victim reported that a woman approached his vehicle shortly before 2 a.m. in the 5900 block of Seminary Road and asked for a ride. When the victim refused, the suspect opened the door and pulled the victim out of the vehicle. The … Continued
Bill approved by Senate committee doesn’t limit a casino to Tysons
A substitute version of the casino legislation (SB756) approved by the Virginia Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committee removes language that required a casino to be located in Tysons. The original bill pushed by Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) included restrictions on the location of a casino in Fairfax County that meant the only place it … Continued