November 24, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: health

Stuff the Bus returns to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads

#ACCA, #Annandale, #community organizations, #coronavirus, #food, #health, #volunteers

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

#Annandale, #Board of Supervisors, #community organizations, #coronavirus, #health, #land use, #neighborhood groups

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

Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club supports ACCA food pantry

#Annandale, #charity, #community organizations, #coronavirus, #food, #health, #volunteers

Carts packed with non-perishable food are ready for delivery to ACCA. The food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action has a replenished supply of nonperishable food items, thanks to the generosity of the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club. The Rotary Club donated $1,000 worth of food – in four full shopping carts – … Continued

Fairfax County will reinstall the glass recycling bins on Monday

#Annandale, #coronavirus, #health, #recycling, #trash
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The glass recycling bin in the parking lot at the Mason District Government Center was removed in March.  Fairfax County’s glass recycling program will resume on May 11, the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services announced. Related story: Fairfax County cuts back on solid waste services The purple glass-only recycling bins will be reinstalled at … Continued

Skyline resident organizes help for elderly neighbors

#Annandale, #Bailey's Crossroads, #coronavirus, #health, #seniors, #Skyline Center, #volunteers

Kanber-agha The Fairfax County Emergency Information Blog on May 6 highlights Skyline Plaza resident Waleed Kanber-agha, who recruited volunteers to help her elderly neighbors quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic.  Waleed Kanber-agha knew the high-rise building in Bailey’s Crossroads had many elderly residents – like her late grandfather and grandmother who lived there for 30 years … Continued

Fairfax County superintendent considers plan for reopening schools in the fall

#Annandale, #Brabrand, #coronavirus, #education, #health, #schools
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Glasgow Middle School teachers reach out to students. Fairfax County Public Schools is looking at what to do about the fall semester – whether schools reopen but maintain social distancing, what to do if the coronavirus pandemic continues or there is a second wave, and how to provide options for families not ready to have … Continued