COVID-19 Alters Eating Habits And County Warns Public About Invasive Plant Species

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Here are five local stories you don't want to miss today in Fairfax County:

1. Invasive Plant Appearance Prompts Warning In Fairfax County: Fairfax County is being affected by an invasive plant species that can grow aggressively and crowd out native plants. Wavyleaf basketgrass (oplismenus undulatifolius), is spreading in natural areas of the county, according to the park authority. MORE

2. Fairfax County Ranks In Top 10 For Purchasing Power In Virginia: Northern Virginia's localities may have the higher cost of living, but purchasing power is strong based on the median income, a new SmartAsset study concludes. MORE

3. How COVID-19 Changed The Eating Habits Of Fairfax County Families:The coronavirus pandemic has altered the lives of Fairfax County families in numerous, lasting ways. Many parents had to deal with layoffs and lack of income while kids adjusted to attending school from their dining room tables. MORE

4. West Springfield Intersection Improvements Complete -VDOT: Improvements are complete at the Rolling Road and Old Keene Mill Road intersection in West Springfield, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. MORE

5. Wegmans To Hold Hiring Event To Fill 350 Positions At VA Stores: Wegmans Food Markets is hosting a virtual hiring event on Tuesday to fill more than 350 positions at 14 stores in Virginia, including the Wegmans Carlyle in Alexandria, which is scheduled to open in spring 2022. MORE

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Station 15, Chantilly, C-Shift stopped by outside St. Veronica Catholic School recently to talk fire safety. In addition, Master Technician Mungo showed off Engine 415 and the gear firefighters wear in a fire. #FCFRD #FPW pic.twitter.com/m5X0CoQVaO
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) October 8, 2021

City of Fairfax Fall Festival (Oct. 9)

Reston Association Yard Sale (Oct. 9)

Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin (Oct. 10)

McLean Pet Fest (Oct. 10)

Touch A Truck (Oct. 10)

FCPS students, staff, parents, and community members benefit from updated learning environments. Learn more about the school bond referendum and be sure to vote on Tuesday, November 2: https://t.co/EZuxmjcA00. pic.twitter.com/UY0DD424sy
— Fairfax Schools (@fcpsnews) October 8, 2021