Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

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

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

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

Weekly crime report

The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: March 25 March 24 March 23 March 22 March 21 March 20

Asian night market returns to Annandale

The monthly Asiantique night markets are coming back to Annandale. The first one this season will be Sunday, March 30, 5-9 p.m., in the parking lot behind the Elmer Timberman Masonic Lodge at 6911 Columbia Pike There will be about 25 food vendors offering mostly Thai specialties plus two craft vendors, says organizer Nelson Figueroa … Continued

Mason District leaders to fight for funds for the middle school afterschool program

Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez and Mason School Board member Ricardy Anderson both said they will fight to ensure continued funding for the middle school afterschool program. Jimenez and Anderson spoke at a virtual Mason District Budget Town Hall on March 26, along with County Executive Bryan Hill and Fairfax County Public Schools Chief Financial Officer … Continued

Fire damages home in Annandale

A fire damaged a home in the 8400 block of Briar Creek Drive in the Wakefield area of Annandale Wednesday afternoon, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. All occupants got out safely; no one was injured.