Flashfood Enters Giant + Pedestrian Train Death: Top Fairfax News

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

1. Artist Brings Message Of Healing To Reston In Time of Adversity: "Good Juju," local artist Julia Malakoff's solo show of mixed media collages, is in its final week at Reston Art Gallery and Studios. The show seeks to spread Malakoff's message of healing as she struggles with the effects of COVID-19.

2. TJ High School Admissions Open For Next Freshman Class: Fairfax County Public Schools has opened admissions for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology's next freshman class. This will be the second year of admissions under the new admissions policy.

3. Student-Owned Artwork Business Seeks To Grow In Vienna: A business showcasing the art of Madison High School students is looking to build connections with Vienna area businesses by offering professional artwork services.

4. Flashfood Partners With Giant To Reduce Food Waste, Save Money: Giant Food is partnering with Flashfood, an online discount food marketplace, on a pilot project at its store in Bailey’s Crossroads, with the goal of cutting food waste and reducing customers' grocery bills.

5. Person Killed By Train In Burke: Police: A person was struck and killed on the train tracks in Burke early Wednesday, according to Fairfax County Police. The pedestrian was struck on the train tracks near Burke Road and Rolling Road.

Visit your local Patch for more news, events and announcements happening in your community.

• Rise of a Region: A Development History of Northern Virginia, Vienna (Oct. 28)
• Alzheimer’s Association for Dementia Conversations, Virtual (Oct. 28)
• McLean Farmers Market, (Oct. 29)
• Social Justice Online Conference, Reston (Oct. 29)
• Halloween Movie Night: Phantasm at Cinema Arts Theatre, Fairfax (Oct. 29)
• Halloween Party: Zombie and Apocalypse, Herndon (Oct. 29)
• Drive-Thru Fall Experience at Harvest Church in Franconia (Oct. 30)