Early voting starts tomorrow on redistricting
Early voting starts tomorrow, March 6, on a state constitutional amendment authorizing a redistricting plan for members of the House of Representatives. The measure is designed to level the playing field to give Virginia Democrats an edge following redistricting actions by other states that benefit Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Virginia’s redistricting plan only … Continued
House of Delegates passes a casino bill
Legislation to allow a casino in Fairfax County moved a step closer to passage after the House approved the measure on March 4 on a 59-37 vote. Shortly afterwards, the Senate unanimously rejected the House substitute (SB 756). That means members of the House and Senate will have to work out a compromise in a … Continued
Drab building is getting a colorful makeover
Something exciting is happening in Annandale. The long-vacant building at 7219 Columbia Pike is in the process of being covered with designs in preparation for painting. Fairfax County land records show Annandale Social LLC is renovating the building to establish a restaurant/carryout. An ABC license for beer, wine, and mixed beverages is pending. This building … Continued
County leaders explain budget priorities
Fairfax County’s advertised budget for FY 2027 “reflects sound financial management during a period of economic uncertainty,” County Executive Bryan Hill said during a virtual Mason District Budget Town Hall on March 2 hosted by Supervisor Andres Jimenez. “We are making strategic investments while holding the real estate tax flat,” Hill said. While the advertised … Continued
Pasha Castle, a Turkish dessert shop, opens in Annandale
Pasha Castle, a Turkish/Middle Eastern dessert and coffee shop, is now open on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The shop offers booza ice cream, which is popular in the Middle East, and has a stretchy, chewy texture. When Pasha Castle has its grand opening in a couple of weeks, it will have 16 ice cream flavors, … Continued
Tom Dannan wins school board election
Braddock District voters elected Tom Dannan to the Fairfax County School Board in a special election on March 3. Dannan, who was endorsed by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, got 65.5 percent of the vote, while the Republican-endorsed candidate, Saundra Davis, got 34.3 percent. A total of 3,355 votes were cast. Dannan beat Alexa Krezel … Continued
Seven Corners office building sold
A small, long-vacant office building at 6320 Castle Place in Seven Corners has been sold for $2.7 million, reports Pauline Thompson, president of Tysons Realty Inc. Thompson represented both the buyer and the seller in a confidential off-market sale. Fairfax County tax records list the buyer as Sleepy Castle LLC. The seller, Chalins Restaurants, purchased … Continued
Nepali community seeks funds for family of stabbing victims
The Virginia Chapter of the Non-Resident Nepali Association has organized a fundraising campaign to support the remaining family of the victims of a brutal stabbing rampage by Chhatra Thapa, 54, on Feb. 23 in Fairfax. Thapa killed his wife, Binda Thapa, 52, and daughter, Mamta, 33, a nurse. When police arrived on the scene, described … Continued
Pedestrian struck on John Marr Drive has died
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Annandale last week has died, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Sun Hyo Kim, 56, of Annandale, was crossing John Marr Drive between Backlick Road and Ravensworth Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 when she was struck by a westbound 2012 BMW. Kim was transported to … Continued
Fairfax County needs thousands of new homes
Fairfax County needs 41,000 to 95,000 new homes by 2035 to keep pace with demand and job growth, according to a Housing Needs Assessment presented to the Board of Supervisors in February. The report also notes a growing affordability gap affecting both renters and homebuyers. Between 2013 and 2023, 2.13 jobs were added per new … Continued
Join a community art project
As part of the Art in Daily Spaces project, Community Art for Everyone (CAFE) invites the public to join a collaborative public art project. “You don’t need to be a professional artist to join, and you don’t need prior exhibition experience,” CAFE says. “If you’re curious, creative, and open to collaboration, you are welcome.” Community members … Continued
Victim of beltway stabbing incident dies
The Virginia State Police reports that a 39-year-old woman who had been stabbed has died from her injuries following a road rage incident on the beltway in Annandale. The suspect died after being shot by a trooper. The stabbing incident occurred at about 1:20 p.m. following a crash on the outer loop southbound near the … Continued
Police shoot stabbing suspect on I-495
A Virginia State trooper shot a man who was stabbing people following a crash on the beltway in Annandale shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. According to multiple news reports, a man involved in a crash between the Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike exits got out of his vehicle and started stabbing … Continued
Serious pedestrian crash reported in Annandale
The Fairfax County Police Department reports a serious pedestrian crash in the area of John Marr Drive and Ravensworth Road in Annandale on Feb. 28. An adult female was crossing the road when she was struck by a vehicle. She was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene.
Expansion of congregate housing proposed
The Fairfax County Planning Commission wants to make it easier to establish congregate housing. They endorsed a zoning amendment on Feb. 25 that would allow congregate housing in certain industrial zones and expand the population served to include the homeless. The Board of Supervisors has scheduled a hearing on the amendment on March 17. A … Continued