May 29, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Man robbed on Annandale Road

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A man walking by Annandale Road and Holloman Road in Falls Church Aug. 16 was robbed by two men, one of whom displayed a semi-automatic handgun, Fairfax County Police reports.  Money was taken and the suspects fled on foot. The victim did not require rescue. Both suspects were described as black and approximately 18 years … Continued

Braddock community leaders encouraged to attend Neighborhood College

#Braddock District, #neighborhood groups, #volunteers
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Leaders of neighborhood organizations in the Braddock District of Fairfax County, or people who want to become community leaders, are encouraged to join Supervisor John Cook’s Braddock District Neighborhood College.  The Neighborhood College is a civic engagement program open to residents interested in learning about Fairfax County and how to work with neighbors, community organizations, … Continued

Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club strengthens ties with Stuart HS

#Bailey's Crossroads, #community organizations, #Stuart High School, #volunteers

Rotary club members donate school supplies to local students. Members of the Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads delivered $1,500 in school supplies Aug. 13 and 14 to needy students at JEB Stuart High School; Glasgow Middle School; and Beech Tree, Bailey’s, Parklawn, Sleepy Hollow, and Glen Forest Elementary schools. This effort was part of a … Continued

Belvedere Elementary School is a leader in outdoor learning

#environment, #gardening, #parks, #schools
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The information below is from an article published in the summer 2014 edition of Virginia Parks & Recreation magazine.  Students at Belvedere Elementary School in Mason District maintain a garden on raised beds, an adopted trail, and decomposition and lifecycle gardens. They remove invasive plants and replace them with native plants. They share food they raise … Continued

Annandale students ready for school, thanks to huge Resource Fair

#Annandale High School, #children, #community events, #parents, #schools, #social services
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Annandale Terrace Principal Andrea Garris (left) and her staff meet a student. It’s still summer break, but Annandale High School was filled with children Aug. 13 for the second annual Back-to-School Annandale Pyramid Resource Fair. According to organizers, at least 4,000 people came. There were free school supplies from Kits for Kidz, clothing from the … Continued

Seven Corners residents: Fix roads before approving redevelopment

#land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #Seven Corners, #transportation
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Task force members, left to right: Evelyn Haught, Mark Silverwood, Co-chair John Thillman, Co-chair Mary Ellen Ward, Karl Moritz, and Patrick Hoar. When community leaders and residents got a chance to address the Seven Corners Land Use and Transportation Task Force Aug. 12, one key concern was repeated over and over: Don’t start construction on … Continued

Anthony’s Restaurant reopens on Annandale Road

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The new Anthony’s Restaurant at 3000 Annandale Road, Falls Church, had a “soft opening” Aug. 11 and is already doing a brisk business. An official opening ceremony will take place later this month, says Manager Pete Zoutis. It’s the latest incarnation of a family-run restaurant that opened in 1972 in Falls Church. Long-time customers were … Continued

Man assaulted and robbed

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Fairfax County Police report a robbery occurred Aug. 9 at Lake and Tyler streets near Lake Barcroft and the Woodrow Wilson Library. The victim was walking at about 1:30 a.m. when he was approached and pushed to the ground by an unknown male who took his wallet. There was a brief struggle. The suspect produced … Continued