Fewer children’s, cultural concerts scheduled this summer
The Fairfax County Park Authority on May 28 announced the schedule for the Arts in the Parks summer entertainment series, which includes Saturday morning shows for children at Wakefield Park and cultural performances at Ossian Hall Park on Saturday evenings. These concerts are in addition to the eight Spotlight by Starlight concerts already announced for … Continued
Federal Realty sells Barcroft Plaza
Federal Realty Investment Trust has sold Barcroft Plaza to a joint venture of Bain Capital Real Estate and 11North Partners, the Washington Business Journal reported on May 28. The sales price was $58,025,000, according to Fairfax County tax records. Federal Realty acquired the property in 2006 for $25.1 million. The shopping center, at 6345 Columbia Pike, was … Continued
County fees to increase July 1
Fairfax County fees are going up on July 1, as part of the 2027 fiscal year budget approved by the Board of Supervisors. The annual fee for county-provided trash and recycling services (which covers much of Mason District) will increase by $20, from $610 to $630 per household. That’s on top of a combined 25 … Continued
Waymo begins mapping streets in Virginia
Waymo is preparing to enter Northern Virginia if the state grants permission for the robotaxi service, WIRED reported on May 27. The company, owned by Alphabet, has transported self-driving cars to Arlington and Alexandria last week to begin mapping streets and the features around them. Waymo spokesperson Ethan Teicher told WIRED it’s “an important preparatory … Continued
Just eight concerts scheduled this summer at Mason District Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced an abbreviated performance schedule for the Spotlight by Starlight series at Mason District Park. The following concerts will be held on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the park’s amphitheater: A couple of years ago, the Spotlight by Starlight series featured three concerts a week at Mason District Park. … Continued
Capital Bikeshare stations installed in Mason District/Annandale
Fourteen Capital Bikeshare docking stations have been installed in Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Seven Corners. Two more are coming: Capital Bikeshare stations have already been installed at these locations: Annandale Bailey’s Crossroads Seven Corners There are now more than 100 Capital Bikeshare stations across Fairfax County. There is one at every Metrorail station in the … Continued
Flower shop coming to Annandale
The building undergoing reconstruction at 4321 Markham Street in Annandale will be a Flower Palette store. The shop will offer floral arrangements for weddings, “trunk proposals,” Mother’s Day, and other events. A call to the Flower Palette store in Vienna says that location is temporarily closed “as our store embarks on a new chapter.” An … Continued
A fruitful afternoon at the Wakefield Farmers Market
We dropped by the Wakefield Farmers Market yesterday and found customers stocking up on fresh produce, new and longtime vendors, and people buying extra items for less-advantaged residents. The Nourish Your Neighbor program asks shoppers on the market’s last day of the month to drop off extra food at the market information tent. Food donated … Continued
‘Seoul Boulevard’ signs installed on John Marr Drive
A section of John Marr Drive in Annandale has been given the honorary name “Seoul Boulevard.” Three signs were installed earlier this month – at the intersection of John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike, at the Tom Davis Drive intersection in front of the Annandale Post Office, and at the Little River Turnpike intersection in … Continued
Pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in Seven Corners
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash shortly before 1:30 a.m. on May 26 at the intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Preliminarily, detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that an adult male was crossing Arlington Boulevard from north to … Continued
Meet an artist Thursday at Down the Line
The community is invited to a display sof artworks and a talk by multimedia artist DeVante Capers at the Down the Line Sports Center on Thursday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. Down the Line, at 4311 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, is the area’s premier pickleball venue. The event will also feature a pop-up market with musubi, mini-cakes, … Continued
Indoor soccer training facility proposed for Port Royal Road
A large indoor soccer training facility has been proposed for a vacant building on Port Royal Road in Springfield. The Board of Zoning Appeals has scheduled a hearing on July 22 for a special permit for the project. The site is zoned for industrial uses. Capstone Soccer would be located at 5256 Port Royal Road. … Continued
Z’s Boxing Gym trains a Golden Gloves champion
Z’s Boxing Gym in Annandale has produced a champion boxer. Nandintsetseg (Nandin) Myagmardulam brought home a champion belt from the Golden Gloves of America national competition in Tulsa, Okla., on May 16. That’s the highest achievement in the U.S. for amateur boxers, says Eric Zimmerman, Nandin’s coach and the owner of Z’s Boxing Gym. Nandin … Continued
King Arthur Road Bridge set for major rehabilitation
By Julia Key The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning a major rehabilitation project of the bridge on King Arthur Road over Accotink Creek in the Camelot neighborhood in Annandale. The reconstruction plan, first proposed in 2023, is expected to last nearly two years, said VDOT officials at a virtual public meeting on April 21. … Continued
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