Friends group formed for Tripps Run
A new friends group has been launched to engage the community in restoring Tripps Run, a stream that runs through Mason District and the City of Falls Church. Tripps Run starts on Shreve Road in Falls Church, crosses Route 29, goes through Jefferson Village Park, crosses Arlington Boulevard by Bill Page Honda, crosses Sleepy Hollow … Continued
Police resolve barricade situation in Culmore
Updated: Police negotiators resolved a 21-hour barricade situation in Culmore Dec. 11 after a man abducted two roommates and assaulted one with a baseball bat. The incident happened at Olde Salem Village in the 6000 block of Bellview Drive. The victims escaped the apartment and called the police. The victim who was attacked with a … Continued
Planning Commission approves new West Annandale Fire Station
The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a project to replace the West Annandale Fire Station and to use a vacant commercial building nearby as a temporary fire station during construction. Built in 1970, the existing fire station, at 8914 Little River Turnpike, “has exceeded its operational usefulness,” David Stinson, a county planner, told the commissioners … Continued
First Hike photo contest set for Jan. 1
The Fairfax County Park Authority is bringing back its First Hike photo competition on New Year’s Day. To enter, take a walk through any Park Authority park or trail, take a photo, and submit it online by Tuesday, Jan. 2, for a chance to win a prize. The prizes, sponsored by the Park Foundation, include … Continued
Man arrested for armed robberies in Annandale
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for two armed robberies in Annandale last month. On Nov. 16, a man was robbed at gunpoint at about 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Heritage Drive and McWhorter Place. He had just gotten off a Metrobus. The suspect followed him, displayed a black handgun, and took property and … Continued
Man arrested in Culmore for indecent exposure
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for multiple counts of indecent liberty charges after receiving a tip about a suspicious person. A juvenile had reported on Oct. 26 that he had been approached by a man who exposed himself in the 6000 block of Knollwood Drive in Culmore. The juvenile ran away and was not … Continued
Justice HS overdose victim identified
The Justice High School student who died of a fentanyl overdose on Dec. 3 has been identified as 10th-grader Madeline Valeria Moran Centeno. PTSA President Kim Lanoue has reached out to her mother, Rachel. “Understandably, she is reeling, but hopes at some point to be able to share with us more about her precious child. … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 7 Dec. 6 Dec. 5 Dec. 4 Dec. 3 Dec. 2 Dec. 1 Nov. 30
BoS honors outgoing Mason Supervisor Penny Gross
The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 passed a resolution honoring outgoing board member Penelope Gross of Mason District, who is retiring after serving 28 years on the board. “Penny played a key role in initiatives too numerous to mention to move Fairfax County and our entire region forward,” said Board Chair Jeffrey McKay. He … Continued
Local artists and residents gather in Annandale for Artopolis
Dozens of local residents and art enthusiasts gathered at Beanetics Coffee Roasters in Annandale Dec. 7 for the first day of Artopolis. This free event featured paintings, conversations with the artists, and music by the Parklawn Ramblers. Artopolis continues tonight and Saturday, 6-9 p.m., with a different group of artists each evening. Beanetics is located … Continued
Culmore residents air concerns about crime
When Capt. Patrick Brusch, commander of the Mason Police District, asked Culmore residents about their concerns, he got an earful. Several people complained about the criminal element hanging out and drinking by the 7-Eleven at 3337 Glen Carlyn Drive. Others said gangs are recruiting young boys, shoplifting is getting out of control, and when they … Continued
Tenant sought for renovated building
A building undergoing renovations at 6499 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia is available for lease. The building had previously housed a series of restaurants but had been vacant for years. A restaurant would work well in the space, although the owner is open to another type of tenant. The building is 2,801 square feet. The … Continued
Justice student dies from fentanyl overdose
A Justice High School student has died of a fentanyl overdose in Seven Corners, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Police officers responded to an apartment in the 2900 block of John Marshall Drive at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 for a juvenile who was unconscious and not breathing. She was transported to a local … Continued
Board approves pedestrian improvements
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 approved $23.4 million to improve the transportation infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. The active transportation package includes several projects in Mason District: The transportation funds will be allocated as follows: In April, the board approved $920,000 for an intersection improvement project at Columbia Pike and Tyler … Continued
Owners of buildings destroyed in a fire fail to respond to code violation notices
The owners of the buildings destroyed by a fire on Columbia Pike in Annandale have failed to respond to the Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance, so the matter is being referred to the commonwealth’s attorney’s office. The fire, on March 12, 2023, affected four businesses. The DCC filed several notices charging the property owners … Continued