Food Star redevelopment advances
A mixed-use redevelopment project proposed for Bailey’s Crossroads moved a little closer to reality last week. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Food Star site on Leesburg Pike. The plan amendment would allow three multifamily residential buildings ranging from five to 14 stories with 900 to 1,300 units … Continued
Ummah Market expected to open in January
Ummah Market, “a full-service ethnic international supermarket,” is expected to open in mid or late January in a former Walgreens in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. The store, at 6053 Leesburg Pike, will specialize in halal products and promises to bring fresh produce and hot prepared food to the neighborhood, along with items from … Continued
Chico’s invites the community to the Santa Paws photo event
Chico’s Natural Pet Market is reopening in its new space in Barcroft Plaza on Dec. 1 – just in time for the annual Santa Paws event. Chico’s owner Danielle Areco is bringing Santa and his elves to the store on Dec. 9, 10, 16, and 17. Sign up here to reserve a spot for a … Continued
Park Authority honors volunteers
Every year, the Fairfax County Park Authority presents Elly Doyle Park Services Awards to individual volunteers and groups who have contributed their time or experience to improve recreational opportunities and help protect natural, cultural, or historic resources. The Park Board’s 2023 Chairman’s Choice Award was presented on Nov. 17 to three leaders in recognition of … Continued
County seeks funds to combat hate crimes
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has authorized the Police Department to seek state funds to protect religious organizations from hate crimes. The FCPD is applying for a $139,250 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services’ Combating Hate Crimes Grant Program. The program is aimed at minimizing bias-motivated incidents at organizations that may … Continued
Urgent care center opens in Seven Corners
Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care opened earlier this month in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. It’s located between the post office and Chase Bank, in a space formerly occupied by Gallo Clothing. Inova-GoHealth treats common health concerns for adults and children six months and older, including Covid, flu, fever, asthma, allergies, minor cuts, burns, pink eye, urinary … Continued
Man arrested for assault at the hospital
Fairfax County Police on Nov. 22 arrested a man sought for assault and attempted robbery at Inova Fairfax Hospital on Gallows Road. Shaka Barnes, 43, of no fixed address, was charged with attempted robbery and destruction of property. He is being held at the Adult Detention Center on no bond. Shortly before 2 p.m. on … Continued
Happy Thanksgiving!
Annandale Today wishes our readers a joyful, harmonious Thanksgiving with your family and friends, and safe travels. And when it comes to the shopping frenzy on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the all days leading up to the winter holidays, the Fairfax County Emergency blog has advice for avoiding scams online and the Fairfax County … Continued
Thai restaurant opens in Annandale
A new restaurant in the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale specializes in the cuisine of northeastern Thailand. Mae Ornnit opened Nov. 18 in the space previously occupied by Loopy’s at the intersection of Braddock and Backlick roads. It’s a full-service restaurant with waitstaff. Food from northeastern Thailand is salty, sour, and uses a lot of … Continued
Police seek suspect for assault in Annandale
Fairfax County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who assaulted and attempted to rob a man in the 3200 block of Woodburn Road in Annandale shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 20. The suspect demanded money and assaulted the victim. After the assault, the suspect produced a knife. The victim again … 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: Nov. 20 Drug possession (opium/cocaine), drunk in public – 6000 block of Argyle Drive, Culmore, 12 a.m. Drug possession – 4200 block of Wadsworth Court, Annandale, Fairmont Gardens, 1 a.m. Assault, destruction of private property – … Continued
Public officials remember the pedestrians killed on the road
Public officials from Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria took part in the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Nov. 19 to remember the pedestrians killed in crashes during the past year and to talk about the need for safer streets. The event, held at Wakefield High School in Arlington, was hosted by Northern … Continued
Police educate Annandale residents on the fentanyl crisis
Anyone who reports a fentanyl overdose or revives a victim with Narcan won’t be charged with a crime. That’s the message detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department’s Overdose Investigations Unit brought to a community meeting in Annandale on Nov. 17. The meeting, at the Wedgewood Community Center, was hosted by Opportunity Neighborhoods (ON)-Annandale, a … Continued
Man fatally shot at Fairview Park hotel
A man was fatally shot in a hotel room in Merrifield in the early hours of Nov. 19, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Someone called the police at about 1:30 a.m. to report gunshots at the Marriott on 3111 Fairview Park Drive. Police found Anthony Ashe Jr., 44, of Maryland, near the elevators … Continued
Nonprofit for foster kids moves to Annandale
UMFS, a statewide nonprofit that provides services to at-risk children, relocated its Northern Virginia office last week to a space inside the Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike. The organization helps find foster parents for children who’ve been removed from their birth parents, trains foster parents to help children who’ve experienced trauma, and helps … Continued