Community Corner

šŸŒ± Patch AM: Could Bren Mar Park students soon be heading to Annandale High?

Happening soon: Sea Level Rise, FILM SCREENINGS & Panel Discussion | JOIN US! FREE! on the Annandale Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Sunday September 27th Patch AM
Sunday September 27th Patch AM (Jane T.)

Greetings Annandale! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Bren Mar Park students soon be heading to Annandale High?
  • Annandale workplace stabbing case now headed to trial
  • See how Annandale and its Virginia rivals scored Friday night

Also on today's calendar: Sea Level Rise, FILM SCREENINGS & Panel Discussion | JOIN US! FREE! and 11 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jane T.!

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New boundary options proposed for Bren Mar Park ES (annandaletoday.com) — Families connected to Annandale High School could see major changes as Fairfax County Public Schools weighs new boundary options that may shift Bren Mar Park Elementary students from Edison to Annandale. Several scenarios would either give students the option to attend Annandale or move hundreds there permanently, with no elementary boundaries changing. BMP families have until Oct. 1 to share feedback before a January board decision.
   

2. Three suspects indicted for homicides (annandaletoday.com) — Fairfax County prosecutors have secured indictments in three separate homicide cases, including a second-degree murder charge in the fatal stabbing of a young woman outside her Annandale workplace last November. Trials in the Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, and Reston cases are scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027. Residents can expect continued court proceedings and testimony over the coming months.
   

3. High School Football Scores for around Virginia (rocktownnow.com) — Annandale football fans can celebrate a 23–8 win over Park View-Sterling in Friday night's action. A long list of scores from across Virginia, including Northern Virginia and Shenandoah Valley teams, lets you see exactly how rivals and regional contenders fared under the lights.
   

4. The Best Cheap Renters Insurance in Virginia (valuepenguin.com) — Annandale renters are paying some of the lowest insurance rates in Virginia, averaging about $15 a month, well below the statewide average. This statewide guide compares major insurers, highlights which companies are cheapest, and explains how coverage choices, flood risk, and bundling with auto insurance can change what you'll pay if you rent in or around Annandale.
   

📸 Around Annandale

Feedback image
📸 Rose at Wedgewood West —Jane T. Like

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

NEW: Like a shout-out or pic? Click the heart!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Annandale

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Annandale PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Out of nowhere yesterday, a hawk swooped into my yard and perched on a cut-off tree at about head height.
    It stayed there for maybe a minute, then flew away. Just enough time for me to grab a camera and get a shot... not all that good, since it went… (Nextdoor Columbia Pines / Sleepy Hollow)
  • I'm building an addition and need an electrician to to contract the electrical work.
    Must have an electricians license and be able to pull permits in Fairfax County. Please send me your referrals. (Nextdoor Ravensworth Bristow)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Part Time in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.

Ok Annandale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Annandale