June 5, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Fairfax County supervisors approve new grant program for small businesses

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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors created a new $25 million grant program May 12 to assist small businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. The Fairfax Relief Initiative to Support Employers (Fairfax RISE) is funded by the county’s allocation from the federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act. Fairfax RISE will offer grants to … Continued

Northam delays Phase I of reopening plan for Northern Virginia

#Annandale, #businesses, #coronavirus, #health, #Northam
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued an executive order May 12 stating that localities in Northern Virginia can delay Phase I of the state’s plan to ease restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.  Northam had previously announced that Phase I, which allows non-essential businesses, barbershops, hair salons, and places of … Continued

Stuff the Bus returns to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads

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The Stuff the Bus campaign is coming back on two days this month to collect food donations to meet the needs of people struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  But this time, instead of having the Fastran buses park in supermarket parking lots, the buses will be at less-frequented lots throughout Fairfax County.  Stuff the … Continued

Community leaders urge supervisors to not make decisions on land use during virtual meetings

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A virtual Board of Supervisors meeting in April. Representatives of 18 community associations and 74 individuals signed on to a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors urging them to hold off on making decisions about land use during the pandemic when residents don’t have a chance for meaningful engagement. The May 7 letter … Continued

Northern Virginia not ready to ease COVID restrictions

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Northern Virginia is still seeing a rise in COVID hospitalizations. [Inova Health System] Northern Virginia is not ready to begin reopening, as it hasn’t met the health metrics outlined in Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan for Phase I. Under Northam’s guidelines, Phase I will begin May 15 and will allow non-essential businesses, barber shops, hair salons, … Continued

Concerns raised about dropping public hearing requirement for accessory dwelling units

#Annandale, #housing, #land use, #Mason District, #Planning Commission, #zoning
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An accessory dwelling unit over a garage in Kentlands, Md. [Montgomery County Planning Department] Members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission raised some serious objections to a zoning proposal that would make it easier for homeowners to have “accessory dwelling units” (ADUs) in residential neighborhoods.  The issue was presented by zoning staff at a meeting … Continued