🌱 What inspectors found during a recent Fairfax restaurant health inspection.

Hello Fairfax! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What inspectors found during a recent Fairfax restaurant health inspection.
• What happens when the convicted Fairfax High groper leaves jail soon?

Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
• Saturday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inspectors Find Untagged Clams, Pesticide And Dirty Ice Machine In Fairfax (patch.com) — Health inspectors recently cited Shah's Halal Food on Fairfax Boulevard for issues including untagged clams, improper sanitizer labeling, missing date marks on prepared foods, and a dirty ice machine. Fairfax County officials say many violations are fixed during inspections, but they've ordered the restaurant to correct remaining problems by set deadlines or the next routine visit.
   

• Illegal immigrant who assaulted girls in Fairfax High School set to be released from jail (wjla.com) — A 19-year-old student convicted of assaulting multiple girls at Fairfax High School is set to be released from jail on September 3 after serving less than six months. Fairfax County Public Schools and the county sheriff face scrutiny over their handling of the case and whether to honor an ICE detainer or allow him to return to school, raising safety concerns for local families.
   

📸 Around Fairfax

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairfax

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K →
  Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• August 2026 on Mason Arts Amplified
  De Laski Performing Arts Virtual Event
• Cav Kickoff
  Woodson High School Carter G. Woodson High
  8:30 am
• Clear the Shelters →
  4500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax
  12:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• August 2026 on Mason Arts Amplified
  De Laski Performing Arts Virtual Event
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , Fairfax
  9:00 am
• Clear the Shelters →
  4500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax
  11:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Clear the Shelters →
  4500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax
  11:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Dancing Stronger: Strength & Conditioning for Dancers →
  Center for Ballet Arts, 3928 Pender Dr, Fairfax
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• 6th Annual Rubber Duck Race →
  Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston
  9:30 am
Sunday August 30
• Nova Backyard BBQ →
  Arlington Moose Lodge #1315, 5710 Scoville St, Falls Church
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have what appears to be a young fox visiting me during the day to eat birdseed that falls from the feeders.
  Should I be worried about them? It's not the mama we normally see, she's darker and has a fluffy tail. (Nextdoor Somerset/Olde Creek)
• Is anyone missing a dog?
  At @ 4:30 this morning we were woken by what sounded like a small dog in distress in Greenbriar. It was @ 4:30 am today a small dog was heard… (Nextdoor Greenbriar Fairfax)

• Ampcus posted a job opening for Claims Processor in Fairfax. Apply here.
• George Mason University posted a job opening for Payroll Accounting Supervisor in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfax here.

🗞 Nearby News

George Mason

• Preparing students for an AI-enabled future with ERA-NOVA (gmu.edu)
• National Symphony Orchestra To Play At 6 DC-Area Venues Next Season (patch.com)
• Morning Notes for August 19, 2026 (ffxnow.com)

Oakton

• DC, Virginia Schools Go Back-To-Back In Top 10 Of New National Rankings (dailyvoice.com)

Fairfax Station

• Shopping Center, School Evacuated After SUV Crashes Into Gas Line In Fairfax County (patch.com)

Ok Fairfax! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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