Bora Bora brings smoothies to Route 7
There’s a new dessert spot in Bailey’s Crossroads: Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe opened last week at 5807 Leesburg Pike. Menu items include power smoothies, regular smoothies, milkshakes, juices, acai bowls, other fruity bowls, crepes, waffles, croffles, sandwiches, fruity drinks, and soft-serve ice cream. Bora Bora was founded in 2023 in Dearborn, Mich. It has since … Continued
Recent crashes highlight the need for efforts to focus on pedestrian safety
A series of recent crashes is leading to calls for more attention to pedestrian safety. At today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, the board will consider restoring funding for high school crossing guards as part of the discussion on the FY 2026 carryover budget package. Meanwhile, the Fairfax County Police Department is launching “Operation Safe Right … Continued
Homebuilder gets 12-year sentence for fraud
Richard Tadlock, a homebuilder who scammed customers out of millions of dollars, was sentenced on Sept. 10 to 12 years of incarceration for fraud, the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano reports. A Fairfax County General District Court judge ordered Tadlock, 76, to pay $2.3 million in restitution to six families. A jury had previously … Continued
Deer hunting season underway in parks
Fairfax County’s deer management program, which uses bowhunters to reduce the deer population, started on Sept. 12. Bowhunters who meet the county’s standards are allowed to hunt deer in designated county parks Monday through Saturday from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. Parks remain open to the public during deer hunting season, … Continued
Chili Wok opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Chili Wok, a brand-new restaurant in Bailey’s Crossroads, offers traditional Chinese homestyle cooking. The restaurant is located in the former Yeshi Kitfo spot at 3400-D Washington Drive. It’s the third Chili Wok, following outlets in Vienna and Del Ray in Alexandria. The Bailey’s Crossroads Chili Wok has more handmade appetizers and more noodle options than … Continued
Motorcyclist killed on Braddock Road
UPDATED Sept. 13, 4:45 p.m.: A motorcyclist who had been in a crash on Braddock Road at Southampton Drive at about 9 p.m. on Sept. 11 has died, the Fairfax County Police Department reported. Police identified the motorcyclist as Russell Edwards, 45, of Burke. He was operating a 2025 KTM SMCR 390 motorcycle eastbound on … Continued
250th Commission hosts free screening of “1776”
The Fairfax County 250th Commission is sponsoring a free screening of the movie “1776” on Sept. 18, 7 p.m., at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. The movie depicts the struggle to pass the Declaration of Independence. It is based on the musical of the same name. Set in Philadelphia during … Continued
Library to host book sale Sept. 24-27
George Mason Friends is hosting the last big book sale later this month before the George Mason Regional Library closes on Oct. 23 for a two-year renovation project. The book sale at the library opens Thursday, Sept. 24, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The sale offers a great selection of … Continued
Paintings celebrate Mason District
Four paintings highlighting Mason District have been installed in the office of Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez. The artist, Todd Crespi, says he was inspired by Jimenez’ goal to celebrate the vitality of Mason District through the arts. The painting in the upper left in the image above depicts a Spotlight by Starlight concert with the … Continued
Mason District roars into fall with numerous art offerings
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council The art landscape continues to expand across Annandale and Mason District with a number of exciting opportunities and some new players on the scene. Following the success of the Mason Arts 250 initiative, the Mason District Arts Council has plans for a festival, some shared … Continued
A tri-athlete champion from Fairfax focuses on addiction recovery on a cross-country run
A Woodson High School graduate who saw his professional career as a tri-athlete go up in flames has found redemption by completing a 2,000-mile run from Boulder, Colo., to Washington, D.C. Collin Chartier celebrated the end of the journey Aug. 30 at the Lincoln Memorial after completing the last 20 miles on the W&OD trail … Continued
This way to the airport
In case you’re trying to get to Dulles Airport, there’s a helpful sign in front of the Exxon station at 7336 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. It seems to be the same sign that had been located several blocks to the east at the Pinecrest area on Little River Turnpike where a sidewalk is being … Continued
‘Greening the Greenway’ project has taken root and is expanding
By James Albright Four beds of native plants have taken strong root along Columbia Pike in downtown Annandale through the hard work of volunteer gardeners, the support of business and institutional leaders, and donations from the public. Two weekends ago, the “Greening the Greenway” team evaluated the progress of the beds during a seasonal weeding … Continued
There won’t be a Taste of Annandale this year
The 2025 Taste of Annandale was a huge success, drawing thousands of people and hundreds of vendors for a community celebration hosted by the nonprofit Annandale-Mason Roundtable. The Roundtable has made the difficult decision to not hold the event this fall. We are considering the possibility of resuming the Taste in 2027. To the many … Continued
Mental health hospital in Seven Corners sold
HCA Healthcare has sold Dominion Hospital in Seven Corners to Hill Valley Healthcare for $25.2 million, the Washington Business Journal reported on Sept. 1. The 116-bed Dominion Hospital, located at 2960 Sleepy Hollow Road, provides behavior and mental health services for children, teens, and adults. It offers treatments for eating disorders, psychological trauma, and alcohol … Continued