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Good morning Annandale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will 32 new homes on Gallows Road affect your commute?
  • Meet the Annandale EMT student turning a scholarship into community service
  • Know anything about the Paisano's break‑in on Little River Turnpike?

Also on today's calendar: Nova Backyard BBQ and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
  • Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Supervisors approve Comp Plan amendment for new housing on Gallows Road (annandaletoday.com) — New housing is coming near Annandale after supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing higher density for 32 single-family homes on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary. Neighbors raised concerns about traffic, flooding, and parking, but officials favored this scaled‑back plan over earlier, denser proposals, with rezoning details to be debated later this fall.
   

• People and Places - Week of August 28. 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — An Annandale resident, EMT student Megan Le, has earned a $2,500 Claude Moore Opportunities scholarship to help her complete certification at Northern Virginia Community College and pursue a healthcare career. The same roundup highlights new Fairfax County human services leadership, pedestrian safety upgrades, free tree giveaways, and other education and arts recognitions that may benefit or interest Annandale-area residents.
   

• Public Safety - Week of August 28, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — Police are asking Annandale residents for tips after a 4 a.m. burglary at the Paisano's Pizza on Little River Turnpike, believed linked to a similar break‑in in Springfield. The broader public-safety roundup also covers major arrests, traffic enforcement, a large ICE operation, and counterfeit cigarette seizures, reflecting ongoing enforcement activity around Fairfax County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors commuting on Gallows Road near Woodburn Elementary, FLASHING LIGHTS ON CROSSWALK MEANS STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS!!!
    Only one week back into the school years, and I've filed three "near hit" reports. School zone lights are on, and cars are clearly not driving 25mph… (Nextdoor Lafayette Village)
  • Giant Food of Maryland, LLC posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0249 in Annandale. Apply here.
  • Nalu Federal posted a job opening for Quality Control Manager in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

Franconia

  • County leaders offer tributes to former Community Services Board executive director (ffxnow.com)

McLean

  • Daycare Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 2 Toddlers In McLean: Police (patch.com)

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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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