Man fatally stabbed in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for a fatal stabbing in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads on March 29. Officers from the Mason Police Station responded to a report of a stabbing in the 6000 block of Bellview Drive shortly before 9 p.m. They found an adult male inside a residence with multiple stab … Continued
We’re on spring break
Annandale Today is taking a holiday. We’ll be back the first week of April.
The Justice Park sidewalk will start construction in June
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is going ahead with constructing a $900,000 sidewalk at Justice Park, despite objections from the community. Residents of Ravenwood Park, Ravenwood, and Lake Barcroft argue that the sidewalk is not needed, it would damage the park ecosystem, and it’s a waste of money that could be spent on … Continued
A Nowruz celebration welcomes a new year
Members of the Afghan and arts communities and their friends came together in Annandale to celebrate Nowruz yesterday. The event was hosted by Omaid Sharifi, who co-founded the art collective Art Lords in Afghanistan, which has since spread worldwide, and John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike. Nowruz is celebrated on March 21, the first … Continued
Police hand out donated PJs and socks in Lincolnia
Fairfax County Police officers from the Mason District station handed out dozens of pajamas, slippers, and socks to families at the Strawbridge Square Apartments in Lincolnia on March 21. The clothing items were donated by community members over the past few months. The police also gave kids stuffed animals, stickers, and treats. Another PJ giveaway … Continued
Asian night markets coming to Annandale
A new organization called Neon District DMV is hosting monthly night markets in Annandale featuring Asian food vendors and entertainment, beginning next Saturday. The events will be held 3-9 p.m. at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. Neon District DMV is “a group of people who love food and getting together and want … Continued
Construction starts on mixed-use project at Landmark
Construction has begun on the first mixed-use building at WestEnd, the huge project underway at the former Landmark Mall site in Alexandria, the Washington Business Journal reports. Construction of the Inova Health System’s new hospital complex at that site is well underway. That 1.1 million square-foot, $2 billion project – to include a new Alexandria … Continued
Man shot in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County Police have charged four suspects in connection with an assault and a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Bailey’s Crossroads. On March 19, shortly after 3 p.m., officers responded to the 5500 block of Seminary Road in the Skyline area for a reported shooting. Officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound … Continued
Purple glass recycling bin will be removed
Bring your glass bottles and jars to the purple bin at the Mason Government Center before it’s taken away on March 23. The bin is being removed because a large section of the parking lot has been taken over by temporary buildings and construction vehicles due to the renovation and expansion of the Mason Police … Continued
Video released on police-involved shooting
The Fairfax County Police Department has released the body-worn camera footage from the police-involved shooting at an apartment in Fairfax on Feb. 23. When police entered the apartment in the 3900 block of Persimmon Drive shortly after 5 a.m., Chhatra Thapa, 54, had already stabbed his wife, Binda, and daughter, Mamta, and was in the … Continued
Join the tree rescue extravaganza
Volunteers are hoping to rescue as many trees as possible during the Spring Tree Rescue Extravaganza March 21-April 12. Community members are invited to join the effort, which is hosted by Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management). Enjoy a spring day outdoors and get some fresh air while protecting native trees … Continued
Board approves land sale for a data center
Despite strong opposition from community members, the Board of Supervisors on March 17 approved a controversial sale of county land to a data center developer. The board agreed to sell 41.7 acres at 3721 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly to the Starwood Capital Group for $166.8 million. The county entered into an agreement with Starwood Capital Group last June … Continued
VDOT posts 2026 repaving map
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Northern Virginia District has posted a 2026 repaving map. According to the map, the following roads in the Annandale/Mason District area are targeted for repaving: Repaving will start this summer and conclude in November. Exact work dates will be announced approximately 10 days in advance. Residents might have to relocate … Continued
Planning Commission endorses expansion of Cavalier Club apartments
The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted unanimously to endorse a proposal to add a new 250-unit building to the Cavalier Club in Seven Corners. The Board of Supervisors hearing is scheduled for May 5. The Cavalier Club is a 12-story, 220-unit apartment building located at 6200 Wilson Boulevard in Mason District, adjacent to Arlington County … Continued
Sunrise Day Camp: a happy place for kids with cancer
Zeke, a 7-year-old, who spent 100 days in the hospital in the past year, is one of dozens of children affected by pediatric cancer who had a chance to experience life as a carefree kid at the Yes Day! Sunrise Day Camp on March 15. The children, from all over the D.C. area, came to … Continued