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Fairfax, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Fairfax! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new AAP plan could reshape Fairfax middle schools
  • Fairfax popcorn and ice cream shops spotlight inclusive local hiring
  • Are Fairfax and Fairfax City rents finally easing for tenants?

Also on today's calendar: Virginia Arts Society (VAS) Open Studio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 98, low: 73.
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fairfax Board Moves Forward With AAP Expansion At All Middle Schools (patch.com) — Fairfax County Public Schools are launching a multi-year process that could bring full-time Advanced Academic Program centers to every middle school, starting community engagement this fall for five campuses. The plan could shift enrollment, raise capacity concerns at several schools, and require new teacher training, with key decisions for the first phase expected by December.
   

2. Owner of local ice cream, popcorn shops honored for inclusive hiring practices (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County supervisors have honored Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn and Jake’s Ice Cream owner Robin Rinearson for hiring and training employees with disabilities at her Lincolnia and Seven Corners shops. Her inclusive approach is helping residents build workplace skills, gain independence, and expand opportunities across the Fairfax County workforce, while drawing national recognition from a Major League Baseball–affiliated organization.
   

3. Fairfax County apartment rents down slightly compared to summer 2025 (ffxnow.com) — If you rent in Fairfax or Fairfax City, new data show median apartment prices dipped slightly from last summer but remain well above pre-pandemic levels. The report breaks down current one- and two-bedroom rents across nearby communities like Annandale, Centreville, Reston, and Tysons, and compares them with trends in Alexandria, Arlington, and the broader D.C. region.
   

4. No. 15 Marshall Rallies Back from Three-Goal Deficit to Draw at George Mason (herdzone.com) — A nationally ranked Marshall men’s soccer team stormed back from a 3–0 deficit to draw 3–3 against George Mason in Fairfax, thrilling local fans with three goals in the final 23 minutes. The match at George Mason’s home field showcased late heroics, including a tying goal in the closing minutes, before Marshall heads home to face VCU.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Labor Day Weekend is coming and there are two beautiful pups from the “Selena Litter” still looking for homes!
    They can be adopted right away! If interested, apply via Homeward Trails in Fairfax for either Claire (f) or Sejin (m) see https://www.homewardtrails… (Nextdoor Fairfax / Ridge Top)
  • Hi neighbors!
    I’m looking for someone who can deep clean my oven thoroughly, including removing built-up grease and burnt-on residue. If you provide oven cleaning… (Nextdoor Wheelhouse)
  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate, Part Time Flex, Mosaic Fairfax- Pottery Barn in Fairfax. Apply here.
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfax here.

Ok Fairfax! 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: Don’t you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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