Purple glass recycling bin will be removed
Bring your glass bottles and jars to the purple bin at the Mason Government Center before it’s taken away on March 23. The bin is being removed because a large section of the parking lot has been taken over by temporary buildings and construction vehicles due to the renovation and expansion of the Mason Police … Continued
Video released on police-involved shooting
The Fairfax County Police Department has released the body-worn camera footage from the police-involved shooting at an apartment in Fairfax on Feb. 23. When police entered the apartment in the 3900 block of Persimmon Drive shortly after 5 a.m., Chhatra Thapa, 54, had already stabbed his wife, Binda, and daughter, Mamta, and was in the … Continued
Join the tree rescue extravaganza
Volunteers are hoping to rescue as many trees as possible during the Spring Tree Rescue Extravaganza March 21-April 12. Community members are invited to join the effort, which is hosted by Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management). Enjoy a spring day outdoors and get some fresh air while protecting native trees … Continued
Board approves land sale for a data center
Despite strong opposition from community members, the Board of Supervisors on March 17 approved a controversial sale of county land to a data center developer. The board agreed to sell 41.7 acres at 3721 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly to the Starwood Capital Group for $166.8 million. The county entered into an agreement with Starwood Capital Group last June … Continued
VDOT posts 2026 repaving map
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Northern Virginia District has posted a 2026 repaving map. According to the map, the following roads in the Annandale/Mason District area are targeted for repaving: Repaving will start this summer and conclude in November. Exact work dates will be announced approximately 10 days in advance. Residents might have to relocate … Continued
Planning Commission endorses expansion of Cavalier Club apartments
The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted unanimously to endorse a proposal to add a new 250-unit building to the Cavalier Club in Seven Corners. The Board of Supervisors hearing is scheduled for May 5. The Cavalier Club is a 12-story, 220-unit apartment building located at 6200 Wilson Boulevard in Mason District, adjacent to Arlington County … Continued
Sunrise Day Camp: a happy place for kids with cancer
Zeke, a 7-year-old, who spent 100 days in the hospital in the past year, is one of dozens of children affected by pediatric cancer who had a chance to experience life as a carefree kid at the Yes Day! Sunrise Day Camp on March 15. The children, from all over the D.C. area, came to … Continued
General Assembly sends casino bill to the governor
After the General Assembly passed a casino bill this weekend, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay said, “I will continue to fight any and all efforts to jam a casino in Tysons.” The bill (SB 756) agreed to by both the Senate and House of Delegates would allow the development of a casino … Continued
Art on display at the Lincolnia Senior Center
By David B. Goldstein Visitors to the Lincolnia Senior Center are invited to enjoy a special exhibition featuring artists from the Lake Barcroft Art League. The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m -4 p.m, through May 29, at 4710 N. Chambliss St., in Lincolnia. The exhibit is presented by ArtsFairfax in partnership … Continued
Driver arrested for fatal pedestrian crash
Fairfax County Police have arrested the driver responsible for a fatal pedestrian crash in Annandale on Feb. 28. Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged Lucas Lese, 20, of Springfield, with Failure to Stop for Pedestrians. Lese was traveling westbound on John Marr Drive toward Ravensworth Road in a 2012 BMW when he struck … Continued
Rotarians furnish an apartment for a homeless family
The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club furnished an apartment for a homeless family being helped by Homestretch. Homestretch, a nonprofit based in Falls Church, assists homeless families with children secure permanent housing and rebuild their lives. Rotary Club members worked on March 10 to furnish and decorate an apartment off Route 29 in Falls Church for … Continued
Crime declined last year in nearly all categories
Crime in Fairfax County is down in almost all categories, Police Chief Kevin Davis reports. Homicides were down 7 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, Davis said in a presentation to the Board of Supervisors’ Safety and Security Committee on March 10. There were 13 homicides last year, which was the lowest number since 2018. … Continued
Parakeet found in Annandale
Is this your bird? A yellow parakeet was found on the corner of Carmine Street and Ravensworth Road in Annandale. The bird doesn’t have a band, but is very comfortable with people. It looks like he/she is missing a toe on the right foot, and is probably a year old or more. If this is … Continued
Dorothy McAuliffe launches congressional campaign
Dorothy McAuliffe, the wife of former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, on March 11 launched a campaign for Congress in the redrawn 7th District, under the assumption that Virginia voters will pass a constitutional amendment on redistricting. The 7th District, is currently centered around Fredericksburg. Under the redistricting proposal, it would encompass Annandale and would run … Continued
7-Eleven takes over the Annandale Speedway
The former Speedway gas station and convenience store at the corner of Little River Turnpike and John Marr Drive in Annandale is now operated by 7-Eleven. Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., the Japan-based parent company of 7-Eleven, acquired Speedway from Marathon Petroleum Corp. in 2021 for $2 billion. The newly branded 7-Eleven at 7100 … Continued