FCDOT to proceed with sidewalk project in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation announced on Nov. 4 that it’s moving forward with 16 new active transportation projects throughout the county. The Board of Supervisors allocated $9.9 million for the projects in August. The only one in the Annandale/Mason District area is a 200-foot sidewalk along the west side of Carlin Springs Road … Continued
Weekly crime report – Oct. 29-Nov. 4
The following incidents in the Annandale/Mason District area were reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. Oct. 29 Drug possession – 6300 block of Leesburg Pike, Seven Corners Assault – 8800 block of Burbank Drive, Annandale Shoplifting –6200 block of Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia Auto theft – 4900 block of Americana Drive, Annandale Larceny – … Continued
Planning Commission approves affordable housing for Bailey’s Crossroads
The Columbia Crossroads affordable housing project got a green light from the Fairfax County Planning Commission on Nov. 4 after the developer agreed to add more parking spaces. The next step is a Board of Supervisors hearing on Dec. 8. The project, located on Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads between Radley Acura and the Alta … Continued
Planning Commission calls for more flexibility for ALUs
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Nov. 4 recommended approval of a Zoning Ordinance amendment to spur the establishment of more accessory living units (ALUs) – with some significant changes. The county’s planning staff proposed streamlining the ALU requirements as one way to increase the supply of housing. The county estimates it has a gap … Continued
Virginia Democrats cruise to victory as the Blue Wave crushes the GOP
Northern Virginia Democrats celebrated big wins Tuesday night, as voters re-elected Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Don Beyer, and Rep. James Walkinshaw by big margins. All three spoke at a Democratic election night event in Alexandria, along with former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, and Rep. Don Scott, speaker of the Virginia House … Continued
The Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association celebrates its 50th anniversary
In 1976, a group of mothers founded a soccer league for themselves. Fifty years later, that league, the Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association, serves more than 550 women playing on teams this fall alone, spanning age divisions from 19 to 60-plus. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Oct. 27 congratulating FWSA on … Continued
Immigrants share stories of hope, hardship, and success
People from various countries shared stories of hope, hard times, resilience, and success at a celebration for National Immigrants Day on Oct. 31 in Annandale. The event, organized by the Asian American Community Center, was held at American Legion Post 1976 and also featured Asian food, entertainment, and a display of dozens of international flags … Continued
Boo! Halloween at the Asian Night Market
The monsters, witches, and cartoon characters were out in force on Oct. 31 for the Halloween edition of the DMV Asian Night Market in Annandale on Oct. 31. The monthly festivals are held in front of the ACCA Child Development Center at 7200 Columbia Pike. The events feature dozens of food and other vendors, live … Continued
Justice High School PTSA seeks donations for the Wolf Shack
The Justice High School PTSA invites the community to donate to the Wolf Shack, the food and resource pantry for students. The PTSA wants your leftover Halloween candy for the communal candy bowl, one of students’ favorite things at the Wolf Shack. Drop off your candy at the bins in the school’s front office or … Continued
Bank of America coming to Gatehouse Plaza
Bank of America wants to open a branch with a drive-through at the former site of Uno Pizzeria & Grill at Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield. But the company wasn’t able to do so until the Board of Supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing that to happen. The existing Comprehensive Plan for that shopping center … Continued
Neighborhood reps oppose rule changes for ALUs
Dozens of residents urged the Fairfax County Planning Commission to avoid making changes to the rules for accessory living units that would harm the character of stable neighborhoods. One of the biggest concerns cited at a Planning Commission hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment on ALUs was a rule change stating that owners of … Continued
Police seek bank jugging suspect
Fairfax County Police are seeking a bank jugging suspect who targeted and later robbed someone who had withdrawn a large amount of cash from an Annandale bank. On Oct. 23, at 10:20 a.m., the victim withdrew $2,400 from a bank in the 4400 block of Backlick Road. The victim then drove to a nearby gas … Continued
TJ students send soccer gear to kids in eight countries
Bera Gumruk of Annandale, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is sending soccer gear to youths across the world. Bera has been playing soccer since he was five years old. “I love it a lot. I have a lot of passion for it,” he says. After he learned that his … Continued
Weekly crime report – Oct. 23-28
The following incidents in the Annandale/Mason District area were reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. Oct. 23 Auto theft – Americana Drive and Patriot Drive, Annandale Destruction of private property – 2900 Monticello Drive, Falls Church Drug possession/opium, cocaine – South Street and Cedarwood Lane, Falls Church Assault – 5500 Columbia Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads … Continued
Dominion wants to construct a monopole at the Lincolnia pool for a data center
The Lincolnia Park community is alarmed by Dominion Energy’s plans to build an electrical transmission tower on a field owned by the Lincolnia Park Recreation Club. The utility is threatening to use eminent domain to obtain rights to the property. Dominion says the project is associated with a proposed substation to serve Starwood Capital’s planned … Continued