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Also on today's calendar: Annandale Bible Church Grand Reopening and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Why do Fairfax nursing homes rate so low? (fairfaxtimes.com) — Families in Annandale should know that local facilities like August Healthcare at Leewood and Annandale Healthcare Center currently hold low federal star ratings and troubling recent inspection histories. State health officials explain how inspections, staffing, and corrective plans affect these scores, and caution residents to use ratings alongside in-person visits when choosing care.
• Public Safety - Week of September 18, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — Several serious public safety incidents this week touch communities around Annandale, including a fatal motorcycle crash at Braddock Road and Southampton Drive near the neighborhood. The roundup also details major cases from child exploitation and construction fraud to a million-dollar Lorton fire, a Fairfax teen cyclist's death, and a reminder on Virginia inspection sticker rules that affect all local drivers.
• Park Authority recognizes exemplary volunteers (annandaletoday.com) — Annandale residents and parks are in the spotlight as Fairfax County's Park Authority honors volunteers supporting Ossian Hall Park's cultural performances and youth stewardship work at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Local awardees are recognized for years of service that keep nearby parks welcoming, educational, and well-maintained, with a countywide ceremony planned in October.
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