A bar crawl in Annandale Dec. 20 will support a local nonprofit
The community is invited to a bar crawl on Saturday, Dec. 20, at four locations in Annandale. The event is a fundraiser for Me & You, a nonprofit organization that supports projects at nine schools in the metropolitan D.C. area, including Braddock Elementary School in Annandale. The Home for the Holidays Bar Crawl features four … Continued
Annandale man gets 10 years for drug crimes
A federal court sentenced an Annandale man to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the FBI reported Dec. 11. According to court documents, David Monroy, 28, was convicted in 2017 on three counts of possession with intent to … Continued
Del. Bulova to serve in Spanberger’s cabinet
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped David Bulova of Fairfax as Virginia’s next secretary of natural and historic resources. Bulova has resigned from his position as the 11th District representative in the Virginia House of Delegates. A special election for the seat vacated by Bulova will take place on Jan. 13. The Democrats’ House of … Continued
Annandale commercial building for sale
Long & Foster is listing the three-story, 8,202-square-foot building at 4200 Daniels Ave. for sale for $2.75 million, or $335.28 per square foot. The property is zoned C-3 Office, which means it could be used for retail, service, and offices that serve the surrounding community. The building is fully leased. There are office suites and … Continued
Additional school boundary changes proposed
Bren Mar Park Elementary School families concerned about a boundary change have been given a reprieve. At a Dec. 10 community meeting on recently announced changes to the Fairfax County school boundary review process, Superintendent Michelle Reid said students at Bren Mar Park (BMP) will stay at the middle and high schools to which they … Continued
Body found in Seven Corners lake
Fairfax County Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a lake at the Water’s Edge condos in Seven Corners. Community members called in a report of an adult male in the water at about 8 a.m. on Dec. 11, said Capt. Jesse Katzman, commander of the FCPD public affairs … Continued
Board outlines concerns with a casino bill
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a letter drafted by Board Chair Jeffrey McKay outlining a strategy for addressing state legislation that would authorize a referendum on a casino in Tysons. The board then narrowly passed an amendment to the board’s legislative proposals offered by Superintendent Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill), stating that the board formally … Continued
BoS backs data center industry on substations, rejects residents’ concerns
The Edsall substation adjacent to a data center planned for the Plaza 500 site in the Bren Mar Park area will most likely be developed without the protections sought by nearby residents. The Board of Supervisors passed a zoning ordinance on electric substations on a 9-0 vote on Dec. 9 that rejects the recommendations of … Continued
Sizemore Heizer elected to the Board of Supervisors
Rachna Sizemore Heizer easily won a special election on Dec. 9 for the Braddock seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Sizemore Heizer, a Democrat, got 66.99 percent of the vote, the Virginia Department of Elections reported. Her Republican opponent, Ken Balbuena, got 29.91 percent, and Carey Chet Campbell, an independent, got 2.85 percent. … Continued
Budget shortfall predicted for Fairfax County
The Fairfax County budget forecast for fiscal year 2027 looks grim, according to statistics discussed at a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and School Board last week. “With county revenues estimated to increase by $225.5 million, there is a combined net projected budgetary shortfall of $131.5 million,” according to the FY 2027 Budget … Continued
Gary Clause to bring holiday gifts to local kids
The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club is helping to ensure local children will have a happy holiday. The club contributed $2,000 to the Mason Police District’s toy shopping spree Dec. 6 at Target to support the annual Gary Clause events. The funds come from the Rotary club’s Mustang sweepstakes. Gary Clause started nearly 20 years ago … Continued
FCDOT to proceed with Justice Park sidewalk despite community opposition
Despite strong opposition from nearby residents, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proceeding with a sidewalk project next to Justice Park along Peace Valley Lane. The sidewalk was first proposed in 2018 to provide a safer route for students walking to Justice High School, then seemingly fell off the radar. Now, residents say it’s … Continued
Bank of America proposed for Gate House Plaza
Bank of America is seeking approval to occupy the old Uno Pizzeria space at Gate House Plaza in Merrifield. Uno closed last January. The Planning Commission will simultaneously consider Bank of America’s applications for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and a zoning special exception, says Aaron Klibaner of the Fairfax County Department of Planning … Continued
Substation zoning restrictions would impact the Plaza 500 data center
On Dec. 9, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on more restrictive zoning rules for electrical substations. If the board approves the recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission, it could thwart Dominion’s development of a substation serving the data center planned for the Plaza 500 site on … Continued
Bren Mar Park ES parents concerned about last-minute boundary proposal
With Fairfax County Public Schools’ boundary review study in the home stretch, parents at Bren Mar Park Elementary School are concerned that a new proposal has popped up calling for students to be transferred to different middle and high schools than had been discussed. In early 2026, the school board is expected to review the … Continued