January 24, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Man buys $2,500 worth of groceries for shoppers at Culmore Supermarket

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Michael Megonigal and his daughter, Marley, at Culmore Supermarket. [Photos: Alex Lee] A crisis like the coronavirus pandemic, with so many people facing financial hardships, can sometimes bring out the best in people. That was the case at the Culmore Supermarket in Bailey’s Crossroads on Saturday, when Michael Megonigal decided to help the community by paying … Continued

Financial aid available for small businesses hurt by pandemic – apply now before the money runs out

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If you own a small business that’s facing economic hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic, several new federal programs could provide a lifeline. The office of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) has prepared a guide on the assistance available to small business under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other sources. These … Continued

Northam executive order lists businesseses that must close

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Like all restaurants statewide, Super Pollo at Barcroft Plaza, can provide takeout meals only.  An executive order issued by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam March 23 lists the types of businesses that must close and those that can stay open under restricted circumstances. Executive Order 53, aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus, also bans gatherings … Continued

Gov. Northam announces more restrictions in face of COVID-19 emergency

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Metro ridership is way down, as WMATA announces more service cuts. [WTOP] Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced more restrictions March 23 aimed at flattening the curve of new coronavirus cases. All schools statewide will remain closed at least through the end of the academic year. Gatherings of 10 people or more are banned. Northam signed … Continued

Lt. Gov. urges bolder state action on coronavirus

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Fairfax Virginia is not doing enough to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax charges. Fairfax urges Gov. Ralph Northam to “implement much bolder and swifter measures to flatten the curve and combat this unprecedented health and, consequently, economic threat.” Here are Fairfax’s recommendations: Join Maryland and the District of Columbia … Continued

More coronavirus cases in Northern Virginia, Metro announces cutbacks

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The most recent coronavirus cases in Northern Virginia involve a nursing home resident in Falls Church, a female in her 60s in Fairfax County who was exposed during travel in Iran, and a female in her 30s in Fairfax County whose situation is under investigation. A resident of the Kensington, an assisted living and memory … Continued

Giant opens in Seven Corners

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Bill Randall, the manager of the Seven Corners Giant, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Giant Food officials, local leaders, employees, and customers celebrated the opening of the new Giant grocery store in Seven Corners March 6. The totally renovated 69,000-square-foot store is located in the space formerly occupied by Shoppers. Big signs help shoppers find … Continued