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Man charged with killing his 78-year-old father and burying the body in the backyard
Philip Nguyen, age 19 of Falls Church, was arrested for second-degree murder on Sept. 8 for killing his father, Truman Nguyen, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis announced at the scene of the crime in the 3300 block of Nevius Street in the Bailey’s Crossroads area. Truman Nguyen, age 78, was last seen on Sunday … Continued
Annandale High School band members seek community support on Tag Day
The Annandale High School marching band. [Band Boosters] Tag Day, the annual fundraising event for the Annandale High School band programs, is this Saturday, Sept. 11. As COVID-19 has upended so many things, it’s also having an impact on Tag Day. Instead of knocking on doors to ask neighbors for donations, band members will hang … Continued
Local churches stepping up aid for Afghan refugees
Volunteers work with children in the Homework Club. Church members who’ve been aiding refugees from Afghanistan for years are stepping up their support as many more Afghanis fleeing the Taliban are expected to settle in Northern Virginia. A group of churches that are members of the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) formed a Homework … Continued
‘Stuff the Bus’ will be in Annandale Sept. 11
“Stuff the Bus,” the Fairfax County program for collecting donations for food pantries, will be back in Mason District Saturday, Sept. 11, in observance of the National Day of Service. Residents are encouraged to bring food donations to a bus 10 a.m.-3 p.m. parked at George Mason Regional Library (7001 Little River Turnpike) or Belvedere … Continued
Jakes’ Ice Cream hosts grand opening with contests and prizes
Jake’s Ice Cream is hosting a grand opening celebration Sunday, Sept. 5, and Labor Day, Sept. 6, with contests and prizes. Jake’s is in Barcroft Plaza, 6353 Columbia Pike. It’s open daily 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fairfax County hosts 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at Bailey’s Crossroads fire station
First responders at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Fairfax County is hosting a Remembrance Ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11, in Bailey’s Crossroads on the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy. The event, honoring those lost and those who answered the call, is 2 p.m. at the Bailey’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department at 3601 Firehouse Lane. … Continued
Weekly crime report: robbery and assault
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes during the past week in the Annandale/Mason District area. A man was approached by four men in the 4100 block of Wadsworth Court in Fairmont Gardens in Annandale at midnight on Aug. 28. They assaulted him with a baseball bat and took his property. The victim … Continued
FCPS speeds up the return-to-class procedure for students in contact with a COVID case
Students at Weyanoke Elementary School can take a weekly STEAM class, covering science, technology, engineering, art, and math. [FCPS] Fairfax County Public Schools is speeding up the return to the classroom for fully vaccinated, asymptomatic students. FCPS has heard from many parents concerned about the amount of time fully vaccinated students are being paused from … Continued
Public input sought on hazard mitigation plan
A windstorm in 2018 damaged this house in Lake Barcroft. Are you more concerned about severe winter weather or tornados? flash flooding or wildfires? The public is encouraged to take a survey to help policymakers update the 2017 Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Lightning causes house fire in Falls Church area
Updated Sept. 4: The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department put out a two-alarm fire Sept. 1 in the 3400 block of Upside Court in the Falls Church area of Mason District. Fire investigators determined the fire started in the basement utility room and was caused by a lightning strike.
Heavy rains and flash flooding predicted
Avoid driving on flooded streets. The National Weather Service predicts hazardous weather in Northern Virginia through Thursday as the remnants of Hurricane Ida pass through. An extended period of heavy rain is expected, beginning late Tuesday and continuing through Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are predicted, with some areas possibly experiencing … Continued
Free transfers approved for Fairfax Connector buses
A Connector bus makes a stop on John Marr Drive in Annandale. Transfers to and from Metrorail and Fairfax Connector buses will be free starting Sept. 5, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation announced.
FCPS requires COVID vaccinations for athletes
A COVID vaccination clinic at Annandale High School Aug. 28. Fairfax County Public Schools will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for any student participating in Virginia High School League winter and spring sports for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year, Superintendent Scott Brabrand announced Aug. 30. The new vaccine requirement takes effect Nov. … Continued
Community members invited to get involved in the Annandale Greenway project
The Annandale Greenway would incorporate this trail in Manassas Gap Railroad Park in Annandale. The Annandale Greenway is moving forward, and there are two upcoming opportunities for the public to get involved. In March we published an article by James Albright about his proposal to create a trail through Annandale between Annandale Community Park and … Continued
Here’s how to help Afghan refugees
Afghan refugees arrive at Dulles International Airport. [Washington Post] As hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan pour into Dulles Airport, local aid organizations are providing basic supplies and accepting donations from the public. Those able to catch a U.S. military flight as the Taliban took over their country left with little more than the clothes on … Continued