Oakton House Fire Causes $250K in Damages, Tysons Walmart Update, and an Oakton History Lesson

Oakton House Fire Causes $250,000 in Damages: The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a house fire Saturday evening. One adult was displaced and damages are estimated to be $250,000. 

History Along Fox Mill Road: If you've seen the yellow tape lining the section of the shoulder between Waples Mill Road and Bronzedale Drive during VDOT's repaving project on Fox Mill Road, you are probably wondering why it is there. The tape protects some historic earthworks, says blogger Trish Strat. Learn more about these earthworks in her blog on Patch. 

Orange Line Dwellers Live Longer? According to a study by the Commission to Build a Healthier America, living on the end of the Orange Line in Fairfax County adds seven years to your life. What do you think of this finding? Tell us in the comments below. 

Tysons Corner Walmart to Open in August: The Walmart in Tysons Corner will open on Aug. 14. The new location, which lies off of Westwood Center Drive and near the new Spring Hill Metro station on the Silver Line, is still hiring. 

Last Chance : Register for the Vienna Teen Theater Workshop and Show : Registration is still open for the Vienna Teen Theater Workshop and Show at Vienna Baptist Church. Time is running out - the workshop begins Aug. 12.