Police arrest two suspects for shoplifting
Fairfax County Police detectives arrested two suspects for thefts of nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise from stores across the county, including Mason District, beginning in December 2025. The thieves targeted Lego sets, small appliances, and clothing, and in several cases, sold the items to secondhand merchants, the FCPD announced May 21. Police worked with regional … Continued
Annandale clinic offers a holistic approach to health
A relatively new clinic in Annandale focuses on a holistic approach to wellness, combining non-traditional therapies with primary care services. Happy Health & Wellness, located at 4304 Evergreen Lane, #104, in Annandale, accepts most health insurance carriers, says lead provider Kristin Brockler, who has a doctorate in medical science from the Yale School of Medicine. … Continued
Homeless population trending upwards
The number of homeless people in Fairfax County increased by 3 percent from 1,222 in 2025 to 1,365 in 2026, according to the point-in-time survey conducted by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments on Feb. 4. The annual PIT report, released last week, provides a one-night “snapshot” of the region’s residents experiencing homelessness within eight … Continued
Spanberger vetoes retail cannabis market
After Virginia lawmakers tried for years to enact a marketplace for recreational cannabis, only to see their efforts vetoed by the previous governor, Glen Youngkin, they were hopeful things would be different with a Democratic governor. But Gov. Abigail Spanberger on May 19 vetoed House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, which would have established a framework … Continued
Westminister field project nearly complete
The Griffin Field project – the “field of dreams” – at the Westminster School in Annandale is nearly completed. A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held in October. The independent, private school, located at 3819 Gallows Road, serves students from preschool through middle school. The new turf field is already being used by students for soccer, … Continued
Dominion sale raises alarm bells
The sale of Dominion Energy to Florida-based NextEra Energy is expected to create the largest regulated utility in the world. Dominion announced the all-stock transaction in a press release on May 18. The combined energy company would serve 10 million homes and businesses. In a call with investors, company officials said the deal would ultimately … Continued
Large Asian event happening in Annandale on May 23
The community is invited to an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Saturday, May 23, 2-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale. The AAPI celebration, at 7200 Columbia Pike, features more than 50 food and other vendors, music and dance performances highlighting a variety of Asian cultures, a fashion … Continued
Gardeners converge on Green Spring Gardens for the Big Plant Sale
By Julia Key The annual Spring Garden Day drew plant enthusiasts to Green Spring Gardens on May 16 for gardening advice, plant sales, and food. Some of the vendors traveled significant distances to participate in the Big Plant Sale, while others are long-time residents of Annandale. And while some began growing plants recently, others … Continued
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