August 22, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

School supply drives under way

#children, #community organizations, #schools

A donation box. The school year ended just a few weeks ago, but it’s already time to start thinking about school supplies for the next term. The nonprofit organization Britepaths has already launched its annual back-to-school drive to benefit needy students in Annandale, Falls Church, and Fairfax public schools. Britepaths is asking the public to … Continued

Suspects sought by police

#crime, #police, #sex offenders
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Larceny suspect. Fairfax County Police report a man was “touching himself in front of children” inside the Giant at 7137 Columbia Pike in Annandale at about 2 p.m. on July 11. The suspect is described as black, in his early 20s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and 170 pounds. In other police news, FCPD is … Continued

Thousands of Fairfax County residents will get health coverage under Medicaid expansion

#health, #social services, #state government

The Virginia General Assembly (Virginia-Pilot) Beginning in January 2019, approximately 28,000 uninsured individuals in Fairfax County could be eligible for healthcare coverage, thanks to the efforts of the General Assembly to finally approve a Medicaid expansion measure as part of the state budget. The measure ensures the most vulnerable people, including the elderly, disabled, children, and … Continued

Temporary homeless shelter takes over vacant Macy’s building in Landmark Mall

#Alexandria, #homeless, #Landmark, #redevelopment
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The children’s play area in the Carpenter’s Shelter in Landmark Mall. The old Macy’s store in Landmark Mall – once filled with racks of dresses, cashier stations, and mannequins – has been transformed into a temporary homeless shelter. One vestige of the old Macy’s remains: the dingy carpet has not been replaced. The Howard Hughes Co., which is planning … Continued

Demolition work under way on Bailey’s Crossroads office building

#Bailey's Crossroads, #land use, #office building, #redevelopment, #Southeast Quadrant
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The Landmark Building Demolition of the exterior of the Landmark Building at 5872 Columbia Pike is expected to start July 18. Interior demolition and abatement of hazardous materials – asbestos in the dry wall compound, lead paint, and fluorescent lighting fixtures – is nearing completion, says project coordinator Joan Beacham of the Fairfax County Building … Continued

Hidden Oaks interpreter honored

#Board of Supervisors, #community organizations, #gardening, #nature, #parks, #volunteers

Holland Naturalist Suzanne Holland, the visitor services manager at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale, was honored as one of 30 “Shining Stars of Interpretation” in the United States by the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). Holland is credited with increasing programming and visitation at Hidden Oaks, which is operated by the Fairfax County Park … Continued

New play at the Hub features friendship between Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson

#arts, #entertainment

Sasha Olinick By David Siegel Fairfax’s Hub Theatre is presenting the fully staged, world premiere of “The Secrets of the Universe (and other songs).” The production is based on little-known measures combating racism by two icons of 20th century America: African-American singer Marian Anderson and Jewish-American scientist Albert Einstein. Performances run through July 29. The … Continued