August 8, 2026
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Tag: health

Concerns raised on Vulcan project

#emergencies, #health, #land use, #Planning Commission, #Springfield, #transportation, #zoning
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Railcars on the Vulcan property.  About a dozen people spoke at a Fairfax County Planning Commission hearing March 1 on a rezoning application from Vulcan Materials Co. Among residents who live near the Vulcan concrete facility on Industrial Drive in Springfield, the main concern is about the potential health risks from Vulcan’s proposal for an asphalt … Continued

Inova proposes massive, long-term mixed-use redevelopment

#health, #housing, #Inova, #land use, #office building, #redevelopment
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The Inova Center for Personalized Health. Inova Health Care Services is seeking approval from Fairfax County to consider a comprehensive plan amendment that would facilitate massive redevelopment on the former ExxonMobil campus on Gallows Road in Merrifield. In 2017, Inova opened a Center for Personalized Health and a Conference Center in existing buildings that had … Continued

Fitness center invites public to Happy Hips Clinic

#community events, #health

PR Performance Fitness offers personalized fitness coaching. Did you know strong, healthy hips can reduce lower back and knee pain, as well as promote overall fitness? PR Performance Fitness, the personal training center at 4111 John Marr Drive, Annandale, invites the public to a Happy Hips Clinic Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The clinic is … Continued

Culmore and Lake Barcroft: A study in contrasts

#Culmore, #health, #Lake Barcroft
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A food donation program in Culmore. The Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University released a report Nov. 28 that highlights the large disparity between the adjacent Culmore and Lake Barcroft communities. Culmore is one of 15 “islands of disadvantage” in Northern Virginia, the report states, “where people face multiple, serious challenges interspersed … Continued

Candidates for statewide office divided on healthcare

#elections, #employment, #health, #immigration, #politics, #state government

Northam The candidates for statewide office in Virginia present a stark contrast in how they would deal with healthcare and the economy. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor outlined their positions at a forum Oct. 2 in Tysons hosted by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Northern Virginia … Continued

School news: Snowplows and robots

#arts, #Glasgow Middle School, #health, #schools, #Stuart High School, #youths
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Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Principal Eric Johnson performs with students at the back-to-school assembly. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Voting at Stuart – People who live within the JEB Stuart High School … Continued

St. James sports complex to open in September 2018

#health, #Recreation, #redevelopment, #sports, #Springfield

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Craig Dixon, co-founder and co-CEO of The St. James sports complex, at the groundbreaking ceremony.  The huge St. James sports and wellness complex will bring two ice hockey rinks, a swimming pool, soccer field, climbing wall, spa, recreational facilities and much more to Mason District. Construction is underway … Continued

St. James sports complex to open in September 2018

#health, #Recreation, #redevelopment, #sports, #Springfield
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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Craig Dixon, co-founder and co-CEO of The St. James sports complex, at the groundbreaking ceremony.  The huge St. James sports and wellness complex will bring two ice hockey rinks, a swimming pool, soccer field, climbing wall, spa, recreational facilities and much more to Mason District. Construction is underway … Continued