June 30, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Council urges county to improve public engagement in land use process

#Board of Supervisors, #community organizations, #land use, #zoning
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Land use under discussion at a meeting of the Lincolnia Task Force. Fairfax County should engage citizens in proposed redevelopment activities earlier in the process, use social media to reach out to the public, and host academies to educate residents about land use. Those are among the recommendations of the Community Council on Land Use … Continued

Annandale man wins $200,000 in lottery

#lottery, #restaurants

Hussein Haj-Assaad [Virginia Lottery] Hussein Haj-Assaad of Annandale won $200,000 in the Virginia Lottery’s 50X the Money game, the Virginia Lottery reports. Haj-Assaad bought the winning ticket at a Mobil gas station at 2919 Gallows Road in Merrifield. He plans to invest the winnings in the Lebanese restaurant he owns, Raouche Café, nearby at 2839 … Continued

FCPS official will consider parents’ concerns about leadership at Mason Crest Elementary School

#education, #Mason Crest Elementary School, #schools

Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga (left) and Region 2 Executive Principal Jay Pearson speak to parents at Mason Crest Elementary School.  Fabio Zuluaga, the Fairfax County Public Schools assistant superintendent for Region 2, told several dozen parents at a meeting at Mason Crest Elementary School May 31 that he would address their concerns about … Continued

Scott Brabrand named FCPS superintendent

#people, #school board, #schools
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Brabrand [FCPS] The Fairfax County School Board has selected Scott Brabrand as the finalist for the position of superintendent, pending final approval at the board’s June 8 meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools announced June 1. Brabrand is superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Va., He previously worked at at FCPS as assistant superintendent, principal … Continued

Improvements proposed for intersection of N. Beauregard and N. Chambliss streets

#Lincolnia, #traffic, #transportation
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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is planning improvements at the intersection of N. Beauregard Street and N. Chambliss Street in Lincolnia. The changes will be presented at a public meeting Tuesday, June 13, 7 p.m., at Holmes Middle School, 6525 Montrose St., Alexandria. FCDOT plans to remove the right turn lane onto Shackelford Terrace … Continued

Parents concerned about leadership changes at Mason Crest Elementary School

#community events, #education, #Mason Crest Elementary School, #parents, #schools
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Mason Crest Mason Crest Elementary School has developed a great reputation under its much-lauded principal Brian Butler and assistant principals Diane Kerr and Sherry Shin. But now that Butler and Kerr are leaving, parents are concerned that the school’s quality could decline if a new leadership team isn’t committed to the school’s Professional Learning Community … Continued

Immigration panel June 3

#community events, #immigration
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The public is invited to a panel discussion on immigration in Fairfax County Saturday, June 3, at Luther Jackson Middle School, 10-11:30 a.m. The session is hosted by WZDC Telemundo Washington DC in partnership with Fairfax County government. The event will be held in Spanish with an English translator and will cover such topics as … Continued

Grand opening of Princessland today

#businesses, #children
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The entrance to Princessland is on Maple Place. The public is invited to the grand opening of Princessland, a spa for girls, at 7224 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Saturday, May 27, at 3 p.m. Coupons, door prizes, and raffles will be available at today’s event. Princessland offers hair styling, manicures, pedicures, facials, and makeovers for girls … Continued