Appetite: Off the Menu: Alexandria Restaurant News Notes
From more time to pick up great restaurant deals to lifting a glass at a new outdoor watering hole to carb-loading with thick and chewy bagels, the city is bursting with flavors. Here’s a rundown of the latest news.
Scout on the Circle Welcomes First Residents in Fairfax City
The new, mixed-use development, Scout on the Circle, has transformed its section of Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax City.
‘Every Department’s Designed with the Shopper in Mind’ in Fairfax City
New Giant opens at Scout on the Circle
Giant is already a food store familiar to Fairfax City residents; but now they have one to enjoy at 9400 Fairfax Blvd. in the new Scout on the Circle development. It opened Friday, Aug. 21, much to the delight of the shoppers there.
Renaming Lanier Middle School
The City of Fairfax School Board will accept comments regarding renaming Lanier Middle School through Thursday, Sept. 10.
‘Our Families Need Internet Access Now’
Britepaths helping schoolchildren connect to online classes.
The ongoing pandemic is causing most students in the local area to attend school virtually this fall.
Former Lee District Supervisor Joe Alexander, 90, Dies
His efforts in Lee District show signs that will be forever remembered.
Death of Joe Alexander
Vanishing Act of The Mount Vernon Trolley Line
Tea time stops also include bootleg whiskey, bawdy houses.
Mount Vernon Trolley
Fort Belvoir Nuclear Power Plant Removal Moves Forward
Contract signed with Alexandria-based company.
Nuclear plant removal
‘Music-Driven Classes in Fun, Team Environment’ in Fair Lakes
Row House fitness studio opening soon
People looking for a different – and safe – form of exercise may well find it in Row House, a boutique, indoor, rowing fitness studio in Fair Lakes.
Around Arlington
Five New Voting Sites—The Arlington County Board approved five satellite offices for early voting in the Nov. 3 Presidential election in order to offer more opportunities for voting during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tick and Mosquito Control without Spraying
Master Gardeners and Naturalists take the long view of pest control.
Kasha Helget, Arlington Regional Master Naturalist, busted a few myths about mosquitoes and ticks when she gave a talk for Encore Learning in April.
Need a Covid-19 Test?
Testing and guidance in the same package, with fast results, at Arlington Mill.
They say the third time's the charm, and it was.
Don’t Rain on This Parade in Arlington
It’s on. It’s off. It’s on. It’s raining.
Dedicated to the Notion of Every Child by Name and By Need
Successful virtual start planned for FCPS’ special education children.
Fairfax County Public Schools held a Special Education Town Hall on Aug. 16, part of its Back to School Countdown.
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