Alexandria police officers shoot murder suspect
There was a police-involved shooting early this morning in Alexandria’s West End following a homicide and barricade situation at the Canterbury Square Condominiums. The police were called at about 4 a.m. for a report of a female who had been shot, said Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire at a media briefing on May 18. … Continued
Men arrested for copper theft at hospital construction site
Four men were arrested for stealing $100,000 worth of copper piping from the Inova Alexandria Hospital construction site at Landmark, ALXnow reports. Three suspects – from Alexandria, Va., and Laurel, Columbia, and Suitland, Md. – were charged with grand larceny, larceny with intent to sell, unlawful entry, concealing their identities with masks, and conspiracy to … Continued
Boxing shop to open in Annandale
Z’s Boxing Gym in Annandale is opening a shop selling high-end boxing equipment a couple of doors away. Z’s Boxing Gear will open at 4113 John Marr Drive within the next few weeks, says Monica Zimmerman, the wife of Z’s Boxing Gym owner Eric Zimmerman. The new shop will replace Word of Life Books, a … Continued
McKay condemned for calling a school board member a ‘bimbo’
Members of the General Assembly, the Fairfax County School Board, and the teachers union condemned Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay’s use of a sexist and derogatory slur to criticize a school board member. McKay referred to Melanie Meren, who represents the Hunter Mill District, as a “bimbo,” after she called the Board … Continued
Supreme Court rejects appeal on redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 15 rejected an emergency request by Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones to overturn a ruling by the state Supreme Court that invalidated a vote on redistricting. The one-sentence decision by the justices does not give a reason and does not provide a vote count. In April, Virginians passed a … Continued
Beauty school and salon to open in Annandale
A cosmetology school is expected to open in June on the corner of Columbia Pike and Annandale Road in central Annandale. The KH Beauty & Esthetics Institute is located in the building formerly occupied by Thauma Korean Fashion. The owner, Katy Hennessey, plans to offer classes leading to certifications in cosmetology, acrylic nails, and eyelash … Continued
Fairfax County drops plans for a USD
Fairfax County’s proposal for a Unified Sanitation District is dead, at least for the time being. A notice posted by Public Works and Environmental Services says, “The county has withdrawn the USD proposal and is taking no further action.” The USD concept, which called for the county to administer trash service for all single-family residents in a … Continued
Christian Science Church for sale
The Christian Science church building in the Springfield area of Mason District is listed for sale for $3.785 million, according to a listing on LoopNet posted by Arlington Realty. The 7,524-square-foot First Church of Christ, Scientist is located on a 2.4-acre lot at 5315 Backlick Road. Fairfax County assessed the property at $1,017,350 for 2026. … Continued
Scalp spa to open in Seven Corners
Something new and different is coming to a long-vacant building in Seven Corners. The building, at 6320 Castle Place, will be the second location of Redwood K-Wellness, a spa focusing on scalp treatments aimed at producing thick, full, and healthy hair. The new scalp spa is expected to open in August or September, says Caio … Continued
Community invited to a health fair on May 16
A community health fair on Saturday, May 16, is bringing resources and hands-on experiences focusing on how residents can get stronger, live longer, and stay connected. The Stronger Together Health Fair will be at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall, at 7128 Columbia Pike, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Connection … Continued
Seafood restaurant opens in Annandale
Mad Seafood is bringing a taste of Louisiana to Annandale. The new restaurant, at the corner of Annandale Road, Poplar Street, and Markham Street, specializes in Cajun-style, farm-raised fish and shrimp. It’s open now, but a grand opening is planned for May 30, says manager Moe Abed. The type of fish served is swai, which … Continued
Cafe specializing in chai tea coming to Falls Church
Karak House Coffee Co. is coming to the Bill Page retail strip in the Falls Church area of Mason District. Adnan Akhtar, the franchisee who is partnering with his brother, anticipates the café, located at 3000 Annandale Road, will open in a couple of months. Reconstruction of the interior is nearly finished. Karak House will … Continued
Virginia enacts paid family and medical leave
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation on May 11 that creates a paid family and medical leave program. Some 3 million workers will now be able to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave to welcome a new baby, recover from a serious illness, care for a loved one, or meet the unique … Continued
Annandale mural honors local musician
A new mural going up in Annandale celebrates singer-songwriter Cat Janice, who died of cancer in 2024 shortly after one of her songs, “Dance Outta My Head,” went viral. That song reached number one on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, number 7 worldwide on iTunes, and number 2 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales. It also won the … Continued
Virginia redistricting ruling challenged in the Supreme Court
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and other Democratic leaders filed an emergency application to the U.S. Supreme Court on May 11, asking the justices to let the state proceed with the congressional redistricting map approved by voters. On May 8, a 4-3 ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court found that the constitutional amendment put forth … Continued