Farmers Market week Aug. 4-10
The Fairfax County Park Authority is celebrating Farmer Market Week Aug. 4-10 with giveaways and recipe swaps at all 10 markets.
County expands eligibility for affordable homeownership
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a measure to lower the eligibility threshold for the county’s affordable homeownership program.
Free summer concerts underway in the parks
We’re heading into the homestretch of summer, but the Starlight by Spotlight concerts in local parks are still going strong.
Residents concerned about sidewalk squatters
A small group of unsheltered individuals who have who’ve got nowhere else to go have created a community on the sidewalk on Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners.
Virginia tax holiday starts Friday
During Virginia tax holiday Aug. 2-4, certain hurricane and emergency preparedness supplies, Energy Star and WaterSense products, school supplies, and clothing are tax-free.
Justice HS gets a stadium restroom
Justice High School has a new permanent outdoor restroom next to the stadium.
Phone store robbed at gunpoint
Two armed suspects robbed a Boost Mobile store at gunpoint at 6531 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia at about 11:30 a.m. on July 25, Romeo reports on X.
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 2700 Columbia Pike in Annandale.
Park Authority honors outstanding volunteers
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board presented awards to 23 outstanding volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Night.
Weekly crime report
Weekly crime report for Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Seven Corners, and the Falls Church area of Mason District.
Lake Accotink sedimentation study to start this fall
The U.S. Geological Survey has gotten the go-ahead to carry out a $1.14 million three-year sedimentation study of Lake Accotink.
Nightspot opens in Annandale
1943 Classic, a Korean fusion bar and restaurant at 7220 Columbia Pike in Annandale, is having a soft opening.
Sign up for the Taste of Annandale 5K
Registration is now open for the Taste of Annandale 5K on Sept. 21 before the start of the Taste of Annandale..
Annandale building for sale
A small commercial building at 7229 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is up for sale.
County will demolish homes for a flood mitigation project
Fairfax County plans to demolish nine houses on Barrett Road in the Falls Church area of Mason District as part of a project to reduce flooding along Tripps Run.