Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: July 5 July 4 July 3 July 2 July 1 June 30 June 29 June 28
It’s now just Route 29 and Route 50
Lee Highway and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway are no more. The names of those roads were officially changed to Route 29 and Route 50, respectively, as of July 5. Affected residents and businesses need to update their addresses on driver’s licenses, utility documents, business licenses, and advertising. The county recommends they also change land records, mortgage … Continued
Grants available for technical assistance to help small businesses thrive
If your company specializes in marketing, business operations, or financial planning, you can apply to be a coach or consultant for Thrive, a Fairfax County program aimed at helping small businesses grow and flourish. The Board of Supervisors allocated $7 million from the county’s share of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund … Continued
Fairfax County is developing a murals program
Fairfax County planners are developing a murals program to bring excitement to the county’s redevelopment areas, such as Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners. The goal is to use murals to support placemaking and enhance pedestrian passageways, Elizabeth Haag, head of the Community Revitalization Section in the Department of Planning and Development, told the Bailey’s … Continued
New Virginia laws took effect July 1
The following laws passed by the General Assembly this year took effect July 1 unless otherwise stated. For more information about these and other bills enacted in 2023, visit the Virginia Division of Legislative Services. Criminal offenses House Bill 1682, Senate Bill 1188 – A mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl is … Continued
City of Falls Church commits to preserving Vietnamese culture at the Eden Center
The Falls Church City Council approved the East End Small Area Plan June 26 that lays out the city’s vision for future reinvestment in a 10-block area that includes the Eden Center. The city’s plan for the Eden Center is to enhance its position as “a cultural anchor for the Vietnamese-American community.” The Eden Center … Continued
Park Foundation steps up removal of invasives at Lake Accotink Park
The Fairfax County Park Foundation received a $40,000 three-year grant to remove invasive plants from Lake Accotink Park. The funds, from the Society for Ecological Restoration, support the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Invasive Management Area projects at the park. Related story: New task force will review options for the future of Lake Accotink The grant … Continued
BoS uses eminent domain to complete sidewalk on Little River Turnpike
Fairfax County’s project to construct a sidewalk on the south side of Little River Turnpike between Hillbrook Drive and Little River Run Drive in Annandale hit a snag when county staff couldn’t find the owner of a small piece of property. The county’s Land Acquisition Division obtained the land rights for nine of the 10 … Continued
Two men arrested for armed robbery
Two men have been arrested for robbery and malicious wounding after they arranged to sell a car online in the 4300 block of Americana Drive in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim had agreed to meet a man in person via Instagram to purchase a car for cash. She was picked up by … Continued
Police step up DUI enforcement
During July, the Fairfax Police Department’s Summer Crime Prevention Team is focusing on driving while under the influence. According to the FCPD, the days around the Fourth of July holiday have some of the highest numbers of impaired driving-related crash fatalities across the country. The Crash Prevention Team includes officers from all eight police stations. … Continued
Lake Accotink closed due to possible sewage contamination
All activities at Lake Accotink have been shut down due to possible sewage contamination. The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services reported on June 30 that the Wastewater Management Program detected a sewage spill upstream of the lake. “Out of an abundance of caution, immediate closure of lake activities is recommended for … Continued
Sens. Warner and Kaine condemn Southern Towers owner for predatory practices
Tenants’ complaints about increasing costs and shoddy maintenance at the Southern Towers apartments are finally getting some traction. On June 26, African Communities Together (ACT) chartered a truck to circle Alexandria with messages calling for “safe, affordable, and dignified housing” for Southern Towers residents. The next day, Virginia’s two senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine … 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: June 27 June 26 June 25 June 24 June 23 June 22 June 21
Some fireworks shows will be on July 1 and 2
You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks, as many Independence Day celebrations are starting early this year. Here’s where to see them: July 1 – Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. The Fairfax County Park Authority is hosting fireworks at 9:15. Ticketed entry to the park begins at noon, … Continued
Board approves school bus cameras
The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Fairfax County School Board June 27 to allow video monitoring systems on school buses to enforce the law against passing a stopped bus. Cameras would be located on the stop sign arm activated when a school bus stops. A pilot program would start in spring 2024 … Continued