So far Jimenez is in the lead for supervisor
Early results for the Democratic Primary show Andres Jimenez pulling ahead of Reid Voss for Mason District supervisor as of 9 p.m. but only a few precincts have reported results. Jeremy Allen is in third place, with Steve Lee trailing in fourth. Only 5.6 percent of Fairfax County precincts have reported results, according to the … Continued
Driver charged with manslaughter for causing a fatal crash on Route 50
The driver of the 2016 Honda Accord involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash in Seven Corners on April 21 has turned himself in, the Fairfax County Police Department announced June 20. Mirza Baig, 26, of Alexandria, is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter. He is being held at the Adult Detention Center on no bond. … Continued
Landlord hopes to find a restaurant tenant for a building being renovated in Lincolnia
The new owner of 6499 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia is renovating the property and hopes to lease it to a restaurant. “I want to bring something unique to this location, something we don’t already have in Annandale,” says Jay Jasany. The building has long been vacant, following a succession of Korean restaurants. Jasany is … Continued
New restaurant will bring Hawaiian cuisine – including Spam – to Annandale
An L&L Hawaiian BBQ restaurant and two other businesses – a beer garden and cane sugar juice bar – will share the last vacant storefront at the EastGate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive in Annandale. L&L Hawaiian BBQ features a traditional Hawaiian plate lunch, consisting of two servings of rice, one serving of macaroni … Continued
Annandale HS orchestra teacher Annie Ray named Outstanding Secondary Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools has presented Annandale High School orchestra teacher Annie Ray with a 2023 Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year award. At the awards ceremony at George Mason University, FCPS called Ray “a passionate advocate for universal access to quality music education.” “Annie regularly develops innovative opportunities to make music accessible to students … Continued
Red Flag law saves lives
Since Virginia’s Red Flag law went into effect on July 1, 2020, the Fairfax County Police Department obtained 177 Emergency Substantial Risk Orders (ESROs), the FCPD reports. The Red Flag law allows community members and the police to request the removal of firearms from an individual who poses a serious and immediate threat to themselves … Continued
Student Youth Ambassador graduates prepare for careers in public health
Twenty-two graduates from Justice High School and 25 from Mount Vernon High School got a jump start toward a career in public health. They were celebrated at a ceremony June 10 where they were given certificates for completing the Fairfax County Health Department’s Public Health Youth Ambassador Program. “The Youth Ambassador program addresses a number … Continued
Fairfax County farmers markets collect food waste for composting
The Fairfax County’s composting program has been so successful, the Park Authority hopes to recycle four tons – 8,000 pounds – during the month of June. Residents can bring food waste to all 10 of the county’s farmers markets, including the ones at Mason District Park and Wakefield Park in Annandale. Anyone who drops off … Continued
Mason supervisor candidate Steve Lee would address residents’ concerns
Steve Lee, a candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, promises to bring transparency and accessibility to the supervisor’s office. He would have an open-door policy, inviting residents to bring their concerns. Lee is one of four candidates running in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, June 20. With Mason District … Continued
Pride Rally participants denounce hate incident at Falls Church High School
As Fairfax County Public Schools celebrates Pride Month, a recent incident at Falls Church High School shows LBGTQ hate is still with us. Falls Church Principal Ben Nowak sent an email to the community June 6 stating that a student recorded a video in which he admitted to stealing a pride flag from the school … Continued
FCPS objects to subpoena by Virginia attorney general on delayed notifications
Fairfax County Public Schools is refusing to hand over additional documents to Attorney General Jason Miyares about the delay in notifying students designated as Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This winter, FCPS contracted with the Sands Anderson law firm to conduct an investigation of the delay. The report concluded that the delayed … Continued
Viewpoint: Questions surface on Heidi Drauschak’s voting record
By George Waters There are discrepancies about when and where Heidi Drauschak, a candidate for Virginia Senate District 35, has voted in the past few years. Drauschak is challenging Sen. Dave Marsden in the Democratic Primary on June 20. In May, Marsden put out a mailer based on records he had received from both … Continued
Police seek tips on rape suspect
The Fairfax County Police Department is circulating a sketch of a rape suspect with the hope that someone recognizes him. On June 11, at 2:37 a.m., officers from the Mason Police District responded to the 5900 block of Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads after a witness heard a disturbance in the wooded area between Seminary … Continued
Pharmacies burglarized in Mason District
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects connected to four pharmacy burglaries in the Mason Police District. The burglaries took place: Detectives with the Major Crimes Bureau believe all these incidents are related. The burglars appear to be stealing controlled substances. In each incident, two or three suspects force entry into … Continued
Lincolnia church honored for its commitment to sustainability
The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions presented a Sustainability Champion Award June 8 to Peace Lutheran Church in Lincolnia, along with three individuals, a local business, and an elected official. The awards honor people and organizations who make significant contributions toward the FACS mission of creating moral and equitable solutions to climate change in Virginia. … Continued