🌱 Patch AM: Why Annandale Terrace made Fairfax County’s school traffic danger list.

Hi Annandale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Annandale Terrace made Fairfax County's school traffic danger list.

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; a quick morning shower, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 70.
• Sunday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Kiss-and-ride congestion a growing safety concern at Fairfax County schools, report finds (ffxnow.com) — Annandale families should know that Annandale Terrace Elementary is one of nine Fairfax County schools flagged for serious kiss-and-ride congestion and safety risks, prompting calls for urgent fixes. A new Safe Routes to Schools report describes dangerous drop-off behaviors, limited sidewalks, and overburdened staff, and outlines potential changes to traffic patterns, infrastructure, and walking programs to better protect students.
   

📸 Around Annandale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Annandale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Brain Fitness Time →
  George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• DMV Filipino Day Party! With Arthur Tan & Manjo →
  Garden Social, 4363 John Marr Drive, Annandale
• UNLOCKED: KOREATOWN FOOD TOUR — ANNANDALE, VA →
  Tom Davis Dr, Annandale
• Suicide Loss Support Group In Person Drop In →
  Haven of Northern Virginia Inc, 4606 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale
  11:00 am
• Opening Reception--Fall Show at the Craft Gallery of Artisans United →
  Craft Gallery of Artisans United, 4022 Hummer Rd, Annandale
  1:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Individual Grief Support →
  Haven of Northern Virginia Inc, 4606 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale
  9:30 am
• Animal Puzzlepalooza →
  George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Fall Flow: Resilient Shoulders - 6-week yoga series on Zoom →
  Live online over Zoom
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Annandale Farmers Market →
  Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
  8:00 am
• Shepherd's Center of Annandale Springfield September Luncheon →
  United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Southern Management Companies posted a job opening for Leasing Professional in Annandale. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• West Springfield Community Newsletter for Wednesday, Sept. 9 (lookouteugene-springfield.com)
• Anthony Amos Favors Case-By-Case Development Reviews In Fairfax City Council Bid (patch.com)
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop expands to Franconia, more locations on the way (ffxnow.com)

Falls Church

• Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Seven Corners Crash: Police (patch.com)
• 3 Fairfax County Schools Awarded $250K For Security Upgrades (patch.com)

Kingstowne

• Potbelly Adds Franconia Shop, More Locations Planned: Report (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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