July 1, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Planners share design details for new town center on Beauregard Street

#Alexandria, #Beauregard Corridor, #housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #retail
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An illustration of the town center for the West End in Alexandria. Representatives from a couple of architectural firms presented their plans for the development of two blocks in Alexandria’s West End Sept. 26 to the Beauregard Design Advisory Committee (BDAC). The City of Alexandria had approved the Beauregard Small Area Plan in 2012. JBG … Continued

Lots of children’s activities planned for Taste of Annandale

#children, #community events, #entertainment, #families, #Taste of Annandale
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The Blue Sky Puppet Theatre ACCA Child Development Center Executive Director Maria-Isabel Ballivian has set up an amazing line-up of children’s activities for the Taste of Annandale – including live shows and several activity centers. The Taste of Annandale – with lots of food vendors, live entertainment, a 5K Race, and much more – is … Continued

Community meeting scheduled on short-term rentals

#community events, #housing, #land use, #Mason District, #state government
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This guest bedroom in Annandale is available on Airbnb for $50 a night. Local residents are invited to attend a meeting on the growth of short-term lodging/rentals, such as Airbnb, in local neighborhoods. The meeting, hosted by the Mason District Council of Community Associations, is Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m., at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, 3333 Sleepy … Continued

Early voting under way

#elections, #voting
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Early voting for the Nov. 6 election is already under way at the Office of Elections at the Fairfax County Government Center.  To vote, you must be registered at your current address by Oct. 17. You can check your voter registration status on the Virginia Board of Elections website. If you are not registered or … Continued

Withdrawal of AvalonBay means Southeast Quadrant won’t be developed

#Bailey's Crossroads, #homeless, #housing, #land use, #Lincolnia, #real estate, #redevelopment, #Southeast Quadrant
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The Southeast Quadrant on Columbia Pike. The withdrawal of AvalonBay from the land swap previously approved by the development company and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors means the Southeast Quadrant of Bailey’s Crossroads will remain undeveloped for the foreseeable future. “The land swap was negated when AvalonBay withdrew,” says Mason Supervisor Penny Gross. “It’s … Continued

FCPS superintendent resigns

#Evans, #Garza, #schools
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Garza Fairfax County School Superintendent Karen Garza announced her resignation Sept. 19, to take effect Dec. 16. Garza is taking a job as president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, a nonprofit education organization based in Columbus, Ohio. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have served this world-class school system since June 2013,” … Continued

Bailey’s Crossroads Rotarians convert toy cars for children with disabilities

#Bailey's Crossroads, #children, #community organizations, #health, #volunteers
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Young children with disabilities are now able to move themselves around their environment, thanks to the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club’s support of the Go Baby Go program. Go Baby Go transforms the lives of children with mobility challenges by adapting Barbie cars and other battery-powered ride-on toy cars and four-wheelers for them. Several Bailey’s Crossroads … Continued