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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Trial date set in fatal Annandale stabbing on Terrace Drive

Spotted on the Annandale calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair

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In today's newsletter:

  • Trial date set in fatal Annandale stabbing on Terrace Drive
  • Annandale man admits posing as FBI agent at 2024 polling place
  • What to expect at this year's Annandale Parade on Columbia Pike

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variably cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Trial date set for man accused of fatally stabbing woman in Annandale (ffxnow.com) — A Maryland man is set to stand trial January 11 in Fairfax County Circuit Court, accused of fatally stabbing a woman outside the Annandale home where she worked as a caregiver. Prosecutors say surveillance video and blood found in a shared car link the suspect to the November 2025 killing on Terrace Drive, a case that has unsettled many nearby residents.
   

• Virginia man pleads guilty to impersonating FBI agent at polling site in 2024 (justthenews.com) — An Annandale resident, Alex Chieu Nguyen, has pleaded guilty to impersonating an FBI agent at a Falls Church polling place during the 2024 election, wearing fake credentials and carrying an air pistol. He faces up to three years in prison when sentenced in January 2027, a case that underscores how seriously authorities treat disruptions at local voting sites.
   

• Add these 18 Fall Festivals and Events in Northern Virginia to Your Calendar (northernvirginiamag.com) — Mark your calendar for the Annandale Parade on October 24 along Columbia Pike, featuring bands, floats, dancers, and classic cars right in town. It's one of 18 fall festivals and events highlighted across Northern Virginia, giving Annandale residents plenty of options for weekend outings, from film festivals and fairs to harvest celebrations and steeplechase races.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found at Exeter and Cindy in Annandale.
    Does anyone know who this little fur babe belongs too? (Nextdoor HomeCare)
  • I am looking for someone to repair my shower faucet.
    I am only getting either very hot water or cold water, and I cannot get it to a warm temperature. Additionally, I sometimes hear a loud pressure… (Nextdoor Annandale)
  • The MITRE Corporation posted a job opening for Lead Acquisition Analyst (Intelligence Center) in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Giant Food of Maryland, LLC posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 2745 in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • 4 suspects wanted after armed robbery at Springfield business (meigsindypress.com)
  • Should you pay off my mortgage early? (wjla.com)
  • Should prosecutors consider immigration consequences when charging suspects? (wjla.com)

Franconia

  • Board of Supervisors to review new housing vision for Hilltop Village Center (ffxnow.com)

Vienna

  • PFAS, Heavy Metals, Other Pollutants Monitored By GMU Researchers Following Huge Potomac River Sewage Spill (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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