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β’ One driver dies, other charged in two-vehicle crash on I-495 (ffxnow.com) β A deadly two-car crash on I-495 just south of Braddock Road near Annandale left a Toyota Camry driver dead after their vehicle caught fire early Sunday. State police say the BMW driver was seriously injured and charged with driving while intoxicated, and the investigation continues. The incident adds to this year's rising traffic fatalities in Fairfax County, including other recent Beltway deaths.
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β’ Local WWII Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday (connectionnewspapers.com) β A longtime Annandale resident and World War II veteran who helped write U.S. nuclear power plant building codes recently celebrated his 101st birthday. After surviving deportation to Siberia and fighting at Monte Cassino, Romuald Lipinski built a career as a civil engineer, raised a family in Annandale, and tutored local students for decades. His family credits his perseverance, love of learning, and community ties for his remarkable longevity.
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β’ Middle and High School Students' Struggles in Math: 4 Key Takeaways (edweek.org) β Annandale High School is highlighted for its efforts to help multilingual learners feel comfortable and confident in math through small-group instruction and supportive classroom communities. The broader report examines why middle and high school math performance is lagging nationwide, from weak fraction skills to inconsistent interventions and emerging AI tools. It also looks at how schools support English learners' language and math development together.
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