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

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

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