Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: April 1 March 31 March 30 March 29 March 28 March 27
School news roundup
Top chefs – A team from Falls Church High School won in the breakfast category at the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge in March. The professional chefs who served as judges deemed the students’ Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito the best morning meal. Luther Jackson Middle School came in third-place in the main event – the lunch … Continued
Dominion seeks rate hike
Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking an increase in the base rate of $8.51 per month in 2026 plus another $2 monthly increase in 2027 for the typical residential customer. Dominion also wants to raise the monthly fuel rate for the average customer by $10.92, starting on July 1. If the rate hikes are approved by … Continued
FCPD recruits former federal workers
The Fairfax County Police Department has launched a recruitment initiative aimed at attracting former federal employees interested in a career in public safety. FCPD is offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for new police officers. According to the police department, “Federal employees and other skilled professionals bring valuable expertise that aligns with the needs of the department, making … Continued
Survey underway on vacuum leaf collections
Fairfax County residents are invited to take a survey on vacuum leaf collections. Access the survey here. It’s open through April 20. The survey asks residents to assess the quality of the leaf collection program, how they learn about the leaf collection schedule, and whether they have recommendations for improvement. In addition to the survey, … Continued
Expansion proposed for Cavalier Club
The Southern Management Co. is planning a major expansion of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners. The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development accepted a rezoning proposal for the project on March 26. The applicant proposes to develop a new 110-foot-tall mixed-use building with approximately 250 units and 5,000 square feet of commercial … Continued
Student helps seniors avoid financial scams
On family trips to India, local student Arhan Menta would teach his grandfather computer skills. His grandfather got really good at it, becoming adept at online shopping and banking. But then a scammer tricked him into giving remote access to his computer and he lost a great deal of money. That experience inspired Arhan, a … Continued
Bill to curb car exhaust noise vetoed
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation passed by the General Assembly that would have made it easier for the police to enforce the ban on noisy vehicles. House Bill 2550, sponsored by Del. Rip Sullivan (D-6th District), would have given Fairfax County a tool to crack down on illegal, modified exhausts that create significant noise … Continued
‘Art in Daily Spaces’ brings artworks to six locations in Annandale
“Art in Daily Spaces,” an exhibition of 21 local artists in a variety of media, opens to the public April 5 in six locations across Annandale. The exhibition, now in its second year, was organized by Community Art for Everyone (CAFE) and sponsored by ArtsFairfax. The public is invited to meet the artists at the … Continued
Café V now serves fried chicken
Café V, the coffee shop at 7131 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, has added fried chicken and beer to the menu. While continuing to serve high-end coffee and related hot and iced drinks and pastries, the café now houses a bb.q Chicken franchise. “bb.q” stands for “best of the best quality,” not barbeque. All chicken … Continued
AutoZone to open inside Pep Boys
Pep Boys is bringing back a retail store, but this time it’s going to be operated by AutoZone. Pep Boys, located at 7121 Little River Turnpike, closed its auto supply shop about four years ago and since then has focused on vehicle repairs and tire sales. The retail space is being totally remodeled to accommodate … Continued
Detour in Lincolnia set for this week
A segment of Chowan Avenue between Fifth Street and Third Street in Lincolnia will be closed to through traffic from Monday, March 31, to Thursday, April 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., each day, VDOT announced. The closure is necessary for the replacement of a drainage pipe at a spot located just north of the Chowan … Continued
School board approves Mason District pilot on middle school start times
The Fairfax County School Board directed the superintendent to develop a pilot program for later start times at Mason District middle schools. On March 27, the board passed a motion by Mason school board member Ricardy Anderson that calls for a cost-neutral plan to implement later times in as many of the Mason District schools … Continued
Police bust retail theft crew that targeted fragrances at Ulta stores
Fairfax County police, working with law enforcement from other jurisdictions, busted a retail theft operation that targeted luxury fragrances at Ulta stores, including the one in Bailey’s Crossroads. The crime spree is linked to a total of $190,000 in losses. Three suspects were charged with stealing over $7,382 worth of high-end fragrances at the Ulta … Continued
Karate school combines martial arts with Japanese culture
Seichou Karate, a dojo in central Annandale, offers classes in Japanese cultural traditions as well as martial arts. The school moved from Old Town Alexandria to 4534-B John Marr Drive in December. Students at Seichou Karate range from age 4 to people in their 80s, says founder, president, and master instructor Richard Romero. Seichou offers … Continued