July 4, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Annandale has a new bakery

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The new bakery in Annandale, Tous Les Jours, did a brisk business on its opening day, Aug. 22. The café, at 7219 Columbia Pike, sells various coffee and tea drinks, a large variety of baked goods made in the store, sandwiches, and frozen treats.  Tous Les Jours is a global franchise company based in Korea. … Continued

Woman robbed on Columbia Pike

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A woman was robbed while walking on the 6000 block of Columbia Pike in Falls Church at about 9:34 p.m. on Aug. 20, according to the Fairfax County Police blotter. A suspect threatened her with a knife, demanded property, and fled with money and property. The victim did not require rescue. The suspect was described … Continued

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