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  • Why Annandale rents climbed while nearby communities saw prices ease

Also on today's calendar: Winter Show Opening Reception and Card-Making Class at the Craft Gallery of Artisans United and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Annandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Annandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 41, low: 26.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 29 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Median apartment rents in Alexandria post first year-over-year drop since 2020 (alxnow.com) — Annandale renters are facing higher costs, with 2025 median apartment rents rising 5.2% to about $1,951 for a one-bedroom and $2,226 for a two-bedroom. While Alexandria and several nearby communities saw modest rent declines, Fairfax County’s data show Annandale bucking that trend, giving local residents a clear snapshot of how their neighborhood compares across the region.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

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