Waitlist opens for affordable housing
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is opening the application waitlist for the Project-Based Voucher units from Feb. 2 through Feb. 8. Properties accepting waitlist applications are part of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) – Project-Based Voucher program. The type of available housing ranges from studio apartments to four-bedroom units and townhouses. Households … Continued
Man convicted of 2021 ATM murder
Winston Nathaniel Lark IV, 20, was convicted by a jury of first-degree felony murder for killing Nelson Alexander, 73, during an ATM robbery, Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced Jan. 22. Lark was also convicted of using a firearm in committing a murder. In the early morning of Oct. 20, 2021, Alexander, of Falls Church, went … Continued
Major snowstorm to hit the region on Saturday
The region is expected to be hit by a major winter storm this weekend with up to eight inches of snow and frigid temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, it could begin snowing on Saturday afternoon or evening. The snow could be mixed with sleet and freezing rain on Sunday. The storm could cause … Continued
Improvements underway at the Bailey’s Shelter
Since FACETS took over management of the troubled Bailey’s Shelter in late 2025, the nonprofit has taken steps to resolve the problems stemming from New Hope Housing’s mismanagement. The Bailey’s Shelter & Supportive Housing, located on Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads, provides overnight stays for adult men and women. The two top floors have 18 … Continued
Trash haulers oppose the county’s takeover of waste collections
At a Jan. 21 meeting convened by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, representatives of trash companies said Fairfax County’s proposal for a Unified Sanitation District would lead to fewer choices and higher costs while driving smaller companies out of business. The USD proposal calls for the county to take over … Continued
McGuire wins special election for the House of Delegates
Garrett McGuire, a Democrat, easily won a special election Jan. 20 to represent the 17th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. McGuire beat Republican candidate Christopher Cardiff, getting just over 78 percent of the vote, the Virginia Department of Elections reports. The reliably Blue 17th District includes parts of Franconia, Rose Hill, and Springfield. … Continued
Third measles case reported in Northern Virginia in 2026
There has been a third measles case in Northern Virginia so far in 2026. The patient is a preschool-age child (0-4 years old) who recently traveled internationally, the Virginia Department of Health reported on Jan. 21. People who have been at these locations might have been exposed to the child with measles: This case is … Continued
Rule changes would make it easier to establish an ALU
Too few homeowners have gotten their permits approved for accessory living units (ALUs) or found the regulations too difficult, so the Department of Planning and Zoning is proposing rule changes to eliminate some of the barriers and streamline the review process. Carmen Bishop and Casey Judge of the Zoning Administration Division explained some of the … Continued
Ethiopian market coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
An Ethiopian food shop called Nazret Market #4 is expected to open in Bailey’s Crossroads next month, says owner Aftataw (Mamush) Muluneh. The shop, at 5810 Seminary Road, will offer spices, meat, grains, and other items imported from Ethiopia. Nazret Market #4 is located in an 8,320-square-foot building that was formerly occupied by Embassy … Continued
Mural planned for Seven Corners
An upcoming façade upgrade at the Willston I Centre in Seven Corners will include a mural on the former CVS building. The building has been vacant since the CVS closed in 2022. The shopping center is located on the busy intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive, between the Willston Multicultural Center and the … Continued
A new police building in Annandale nears completion
The Fairfax County Police Department’s new building for its Operations Support Bureau is expected to open in February, says project manager James Sun. That’s three years after the facility, at 3911 Woodburn Road in Annandale, was originally supposed to be completed. The facility houses the SWAT team, bomb squad, K-9 unit, crash reconstruction unit, motorcycle unit, … Continued
Summer camp registration opens Feb. 3
Registration for spring and summer camps run by the Fairfax County Park Authority starts on Feb. 3 for locations in the Annandale/Mason District area. That includes the Audrey Moore and Providence rec centers, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Lake Accotink, and other sites. There are camps on nature, baseball, drama, basketball, tennis, soccer, cooking, art, and … Continued
Revised boundary plan pauses split feeder at Beech Tree
Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Michelle Reed has revised the school boundary proposal to pause the recommendation that would have created split feeders for Beech Tree and Belvedere elementary schools. Beech Tree families had complained that a previous proposal to split off some students, sending them to Poe Middle School, then to Falls Church High School, … Continued
Supervisors approve Phillips Programs expansion
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 approved a project to expand the Phillips Programs, a nonprofit that operates a private school in Annandale for students with behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities. The board approved a rezoning application to facilitate the construction of a greenhouse with an attached kitchen and an additional … Continued
Stream restoration project planned for Justice Park
A stream restoration project is in the works for the severely eroded tributary of Holmes Run in Justice Park. The project is aimed at improving water quality by reducing sediment, creating sustainable channel dimensions, and improving the stream’s connectivity to the floodplain. The design phase is scheduled to be completed by winter 2028. As the … Continued