Virginia tax holiday starts Friday
During Virginia tax holiday Aug. 2-4, certain hurricane and emergency preparedness supplies, Energy Star and WaterSense products, school supplies, and clothing are tax-free.
Justice HS gets a stadium restroom
Justice High School has a new permanent outdoor restroom next to the stadium.
Phone store robbed at gunpoint
Two armed suspects robbed a Boost Mobile store at gunpoint at 6531 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia at about 11:30 a.m. on July 25, Romeo reports on X.
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 2700 Columbia Pike in Annandale.
Park Authority honors outstanding volunteers
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board presented awards to 23 outstanding volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Night.
Weekly crime report
Weekly crime report for Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Seven Corners, and the Falls Church area of Mason District.
Lake Accotink sedimentation study to start this fall
The U.S. Geological Survey has gotten the go-ahead to carry out a $1.14 million three-year sedimentation study of Lake Accotink.
Nightspot opens in Annandale
1943 Classic, a Korean fusion bar and restaurant at 7220 Columbia Pike in Annandale, is having a soft opening.
Sign up for the Taste of Annandale 5K
Registration is now open for the Taste of Annandale 5K on Sept. 21 before the start of the Taste of Annandale..
Annandale building for sale
A small commercial building at 7229 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is up for sale.
County will demolish homes for a flood mitigation project
Fairfax County plans to demolish nine houses on Barrett Road in the Falls Church area of Mason District as part of a project to reduce flooding along Tripps Run.
Funds approved for Seven Corners Ring Road
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority adopted a FY 2024-29 Six Year Program that includes funds for the Seven Corners Ring Road and Braddock Road improvements.
Dunkin’ Donuts to open in August
Dunkin’ Donuts is expected to open on Columbia Pike in Annandale the first week of August,
Viewpoint: Church leader calls on Christians to reject Project 2025
Project 2025 seeks to infuse the federal government with “Christian values,” but the policies it proposes do not reflect the values proclaimed by Jesus Christ.
It’s now the Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s
The Board of Supervisors on July 16 approved a motion by Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez to rename the Bailey’s Community Center the Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s.