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
Supervisors to reconsider their decision to eliminate high school crossing guards
In response to a pedestrian crash on Sept. 1 involving a student, Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay announced that the police department will provide traffic and pedestrian-crossing support at 11 locations, including Annandale High School. On Sept. 1, a 16-year-old student was struck by a car while walking to South Lakes High School in … Continued
George Mason Regional Library will close Oct. 23 for renovations
George Mason Regional Library is scheduled to close next month for a two-year renovation project. The library’s last day will be Oct. 23. In advance of the closure, the shelves will become increasingly bare as staff transfer books to storage or other libraries. George Mason Friends will host its annual Fall Book Sale Sept. 24-27, … Continued
Police seek burglary suspect
Fairfax County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who burglarized a home in Lincolnia. The suspect entered a townhome in the 6300 block of Manchester Way shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 28. He came in through a rear door and took an item of clothing. The homeowner confronted the suspect, … Continued
A welcome center for immigrants is coming to Lincolnia
We Are CASA, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of immigrants and working-class families, is developing a Welcome Center in Lincolnia. The center will be located at 6462 Little River Turnpike in a building that formerly housed the InFirst Federal Credit Union. CASA purchased the 11,000-square-foot building in 2025 and is in the process … Continued
Planning Commission defers hearing on substation
The Fairfax County Planning Commission has postponed the hearing on the substation for the Edsall Data Center to Dec. 2. The hearing had originally been scheduled for Sept. 24. Tyler Ray, founder of the Save Bren Mar Coalition, called Dominion’s request for a deferral “a move that reeks of desperation.” Staff at Mason Supervisor Andres … Continued
The Dominion/NextEra merger called a ‘bad deal’ for Virginians
The proposed merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy is a bad deal for Virginians, as it will likely lead to higher electric bills for residents and businesses. That’s the consensus of the panelists who spoke at a community forum on Aug. 30 at the Sully Government Center in Chantilly. NextEra, a Florida-based energy company, … Continued
School news roundup – back to school edition
Middle school AAP centers – The Fairfax County School Board approved a plan on Aug. 27 to establish Advanced Academic Program centers at all middle schools along with a timeline for implementation. The plan calls for an AAP center to be in place at Holmes Middle School beginning with grade 6 in August 2027. Community … Continued
Qualified individuals can ride Fairfax Connector buses for free
Fairfax Connector has launched a new program allowing lower-income residents to ride the buses for free. The new TRIP100 program builds on the existing Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP), which provides a 50 percent fare discount for qualified residents. To be eligible for 100 percent discounts under TRIP100, participants must meet one of these criteria: Fairfax Connector … Continued
Supervisors approve Comp Plan amendment for new housing on Gallows Road
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 25 approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate a housing development on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School. Madison Homes is proposing to develop 32 single-family homes. Eleven existing single-family homes would be demolished. The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment in … Continued
BoS funds sidewalk improvements for Carlin Springs Road
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved $25.4 million for a long list of active transportation improvement projects and infrastructure maintenance at its Aug. 25 meeting. The funding allocation includes $9.9 million to the Fairfax County Department of Transportation for 16 new projects. The only one in Mason District is $860,000 to construct approximately 200 … Continued
Viewpoint: Virginia’s powerful problem
By Paul Gilbert Data centers, global climate change, the merger of power companies, and corporate money in politics seem like different issues, but they are all connected – in some ways literally, through power lines, and in other ways through cause and effect. Let’s “think globally, and act locally.” Climate change is driven by too … Continued