Police Dept. limits crime data
The Fairfax County Police Department is no longer putting out weekly crime reports that list incidents for each police district. Instead, the FCPD has adopted CityProtect, an online map that shows the location of incidents with very limited details. For example, the map reports these crimes on Oct. 18: a shoplifting incident at the Seven … Continued
BC7RC adopts Seven Corners roadways
The Bailey’s Crossroads/7 Corners Revitalization Corporation has had its Adopt-a-Highway permit renewed until July 2025. The permit covers two roadway sections in Seven Corners: Leesburg Pike between Sleepy Hollow Road and Nevius Street and Patrick Henry Drive between Leesburg Pike and Arlington Boulevard. Volunteers are invited to join a cleanup event on Saturday, Nov. 12. … Continued
Halloween 2022: Eight things to know
Here are some tips for a fun and safe Halloween: (1) The traditional time for trick-or-treating is after the sun sets on Oct. 31. Some apartment complexes or HOAs may set a different day, however. (2) Visit Fairfax posted a list of some of the best-decorated Halloween houses, although none of them are in Mason … Continued
Metro hopes to open Silver Line extension in time for Thanksgiving travel
Metro leaders say the Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport will be ready to open in time for the start of busy Thanksgiving holiday travel, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Oct. 19. However, there’s still a shortage of railcars. The opening is subject to approval of a safety certification report and the Return … Continued
Wedgewood tenants complain about mice, mold, and water outages
Residents of the Wedgewood Apartments in Annandale are increasingly fed up with their living conditions – and an unresponsive landlord. Among the complaints: mice, bedbugs, water outages, broken pipes, flooding in laundry rooms, mold, rats by the dumpsters, crime, and speeding in the parking lot. Concerned tenants have been working with staff from FACETS, the … Continued
Recipes sought for Fairfax Co. cookbook
Do you make a beloved, delicious dish with an interesting story? The Fairfax County Public Library is collecting recipes for a forthcoming e-book called “Fairfax County Cooks: A Community Cookbook.” This will be the first book in a series featuring diverse traditions and stories from the community. Recipes for the cookbook must be submitted online. … Continued
New details emerge on future hospital
The new Inova Alexandria Hospital to be constructed at the Landmark Mall site will consist of three buildings – a patient hospital, a cancer center, and a specialty center – plus a parking garage. The updated plan was discussed at an Oct. 17 webinar hosted by the Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh law firm. Inova … Continued
Taco Bell, KFC remain drive-through only
There are no plans to reopen the dining room at the KFC and Taco Bell in Annandale. The two restaurants share a building at 7450 Little River Turnpike. The reason, according to a KFC manager, is because the restaurants haven’t been able to hire enough staff. They’ve been providing only drive-through and carryout orders since … Continued
Voting starts Oct. 27 at satellite locations
Early voting for the Nov. 8 election starts Oct. 27 at satellite locations. Early voting sites in Mason District are at the Mason Government Center at 6507 Columbia Pike and Thomas Jefferson Library at 7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. Those voting centers will be open through Nov. 5, 1-7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. … Continued
Residents can upload critical information to help first responders
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department launched a new program, Community Connect, that allows residents to share critical information about their household that will aid first responders during an emergency. The kinds of information that can be stored in Community Connect includes the names and contact information for residents; information about pets; and whether … Continued
Congressional candidates face off
The three candidates running for Congress in the 8th Congressional District spoke about their priorities Oct. 13 at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. Rep. Don Beyer, the Democratic incumbent, stressed the need to tackle the climate crisis and touted his experience representing the 8th District since 2015 and his leadership in … Continued
BoS urges state to prevent schools from hiring offenders
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed on Oct. 11 to urge the state to strengthen its policies on how the arrests of public school employees are reported. This action comes in the wake of the discovery of a convicted sexual predator working as a counselor at Glasgow Middle School. County and school officials were … Continued
Metro to reimagine bus system
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is undertaking a major effort to reimagine the Metrobus system. Better Bus is “a new initiative to rethink, redesign, and revitalize bus service,” WMATA says. Metro is hosting events around the region to gather customer feedback on bus service. One of those events is scheduled for Nov. 5, 1-5 … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves restrooms for high school stadiums
A carryover budget package for fiscal year 2022 approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 11 includes several items relevant to the Annandale/Mason District area. The BoS approved $7.5 million in carryover funds to provide permanent restrooms at the outdoor stadiums at 15 high schools, including Annandale, Justice, and Woodson. Currently, those … Continued
Book sale at library opens next week
Looking for a book to read to the kids, a travel book to plan your next trip, or a novel for hunkering down on a cool fall evening? The fall used book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale has all that and much more. The sale, sponsored by George Mason Friends. is Thursday, … Continued