Crime rose in 2023 in Mason District
Crime is up in the Mason Police District in nearly all categories, station commander Capt. Patrick Brusch reported at a community meeting on Jan. 2. There were 1,504 assaults in 2023, a 27 percent increase from the previous year. Residential burglaries are up 100 percent, with 54 in 2023, compared to 27 in 2022. Commercial … Continued
Culmore Clinic is participating in a clinical trial on Chagas disease
The Culmore Clinic is participating in a clinical trial for a new treatment for Chagas disease. The Culmore Clinic provides low-cost healthcare to uninsured adults in Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners. It was selected for a phase 1 trial because it serves many patients who immigrated from poor, rural areas in Latin America where the … Continued
Economic pilot program can spur revitalization of Bailey’s Crossroads
Bailey’s Crossroads has a significantly higher population density and lower household income than the average for Fairfax County. It has strong retail performance despite some vacancies; a decent, but not great, level of walkability; and a lack of parks. Those are some of the key takeaways from a draft profile of the community by the … Continued
Crypto scammers are targeting the elderly
Eleven people, most of them elderly, have lost thousands of dollars to crypto-related scams in the last couple of months, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. In one case, a 76-year-old victim was scammed into depositing $21,000 into a crypto ATM on Nov. 15. Another victim, age 86, was scammed out of $25,000 on Nov. … Continued
Crabby Noodles opens in the Eden Center
Crabby Noodles, a new restaurant at the Eden Center in Seven Corners, offers Vietnamese and Cajun-style seafood with a focus on crab meat. The restaurant, at 6795 Wilson Blvd., is in the former Mango Mango spot. The interior has been totally redone. Menu highlights pointed out by co-owner Charlie Le include crabby pho; spicy lemongrass … Continued
The county will collect discarded Christmas trees
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services’ Solid Waste Program will collect discarded Christmas trees left on the curb during the first two weeks of January. The trees will be recycled, with the mulch made available to county residents. Tree lights and decorations should be removed. After Jan. 13, residents who receive … Continued
Guapo’s brings Tex-Mex flavors to Merrifield
Guapo’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant, is now open in Merrifield. The owners are planning a grand opening celebration on the evening of Jan. 10 with live salsa and mariachi music. The restaurant is located in a long-vacant building at 3052 Gate House Plaza that housed Chevy’s several years ago. Guapo’s features such standard Tex-Mex fare … Continued
Man shot in McDonald’s in Lincolnia area
A man was shot at the McDonald’s at 5311 Duke St., in the Lincolnia area during the evening of Dec. 27. “Two adult males who knew each other engaged in a fight that escalated when one was shot,” the Alexandria Police Department tweeted. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect … Continued
New Year’s Eve – where to celebrate
If you’re not up to celebrating New Year’s Eve in D.C. or National Harbor, there are plenty of options closer to home: The Block – Get Lit Like It’s 2016 NYE Celebration, 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ, special cocktails, and more. JV Restaurant – Wicked New Year’s Eve Party, 6666 Arlington … Continued
K-pop popup store opens inside K Market
There’s a new source for everything K-pop in Annandale. A popup store called K Pop Nation opened Dec. 22 in the food court at the K Market International grocery store on John Marr Drive in Annandale. Its last day is Jan. 7. The shop sells CDs, collectible photo cards of K-pop stars, posters, Hello Kitty … Continued
2023: The year in review
Here’s a recap of some of the major stories we covered this year. JANUARY Construction of new Seven Corners Fire Station underwayThe Seven Corners Fire Station on Sleepy Hollow Road is being replaced with a new larger building. A new sidewalk would improve pedestrian safety on Columbia PikeA planned sidewalk would fill in the gaps … Continued
VDOT upgrades bridge over I-395
The Virginia Department of Transportation has completed the rehabilitation of the bridge on Duke Street over Interstate 395 in the Lincolnia area. The contractor, Martins Construction of Falls Church, replaced the concrete bridge deck and beams, upgraded the westbound sidewalk to a shared-use path, and widened the eastbound sidewalk. Funding for the $16.4 million project … Continued
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
A snowy winter predicted
We could be headed for a snowier winter than usual, along with lower-than-normal temperatures, the National Weather Service predicts. That’s due to El Niño’s effect on the jet stream, said Brian Lasorsa, lead meteorologist for the NWS, in a presentation hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security. We’re now in … Continued
Impact Roofing moves into former hair salon
Impact Roofing has taken over the building formerly occupied by Kiara Dominican Hairstyle at 7228 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Kiara moved to an office park at 5103-D Backlick Road in Annandale in November. The salon specializes in curly hair, but also does blowouts, haircutting, coloring, and styling for all types of hair. Impact Roofing is … Continued