Two people found dead in Fairmont Gardens
Fairfax County Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman inside an apartment at Fairmont Gardens in the 4100 block of Wadsworth Court in Annandale. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, the FCPD tweeted at 4 p.m. today. An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow. Meanwhile, the police department says there … Continued
Artists selected for the Covid memorial
ArtsFairfax and the Fairfax County Arts Committee have selected the artists to design the county’s Covid memorial. The structure – to be created by the team of Miriam Gusevich and Salvatore Pirrone – will serve as a permanent memorial to the victims of Covid-19 and will recognize the heroic efforts of healthcare providers, first responders, … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club sells raffle tickets for a 1966 Mustang
One lucky raffle ticket holder will win a classic 1966 convertible Ford Mustang. The raffle is sponsored by the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club to support its charitable work. Raffle tickets are $25 apiece or five for $100. Purchase tickets here. You can also access a printable order form here. The drawing will be held on Oct. … Continued
Lake Accotink Task Force outlines the issues for further study
The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink at its most recent meeting finalized the questions to be addressed by the consultant, WSP/LimnoTech. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors charged the task force with recommending whether the lake should be transformed into a managed wetland or a managed wetland with a smaller body of … Continued
Police officer arrested for DWI in Seven Corners
A Fairfax County police officer has been arrested for driving while intoxicated after he crashed into another vehicle on Route 50 near S. Manchester Street in Seven Corners on the night of Aug. 19. Seven occupants from the other vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital and treated for minor injuries, the Fairfax County Police … Continued
School buses hit the road tomorrow
The start of the school year means drivers need to be extra vigilant to watch out for school buses on the road and students walking to school. Classes begin tomorrow, Aug. 21. Drivers are reminded that it’s never okay to pass a school bus, speed through a school zone, or ignore a crossing guard’s direction. … Continued
VDOT to repave lanes on Route 50
There will be lane closures on Arlington Boulevard between Graham Road and Route 7 for the next few weeks, the Virginia Department of Transportation warns. VDOT will begin milling and paving work on Monday night, Aug. 21, resulting in single-lane closures on eastbound Route 50. The work will occur 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays … Continued
Fairfax County gets an electric trash truck
Fairfax County is rolling out its first electric trash truck, the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services announced Aug. 18. The truck will hold up to seven tons of recycling and up to 12 tons of trash. The public is invited to the official unveiling of the EV truck on Aug. 25, at 11 … Continued
Kids invited to join the Cub Scouts
Boys and girls in the Annandale/Mason District area are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 855. The pack offers year-round family-friendly activities, from camping to rockets to pinewood derby car races. For more information, come to the Join Scouting Night at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Road, on Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m., … Continued
A traffic stop leads to a fentanyl arrest
A traffic stop for a fraudulent temporary license plate led to a drug arrest in Seven Corners on Aug. 14, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted. When officers from the Mason Police Station stopped the vehicle at around 11:30 p.m. in the 6100 block of Arlington Boulevard, they also found the driver had a fraudulent … 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: Aug. 16 Aug. 15 Aug. 14 Aug. 13 Aug. 12 Aug. 11 Aug. 10
Andres Jimenez is reaching out to Mason residents to hear their concerns
Andres Jimenez, the Democratic candidate for Mason District supervisor, is spending the months leading up to the Nov. 7 election getting to know the community and listening to residents. “It’s not enough to have a seat at the table. You have to have a voice at the table,” Jimenez said at a meeting of … Continued
Registration underway for Senior Olympics
Seniors interested in competing in the 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics have until Thursday, Aug. 24, to register. Participation is open to adults aged 50 by Dec. 31 who live in Fairfax County, Falls Church, or any of the other sponsoring jurisdictions. Registration is online only; there is no onsite registration. The competitions begin on … Continued
Registration open for Stingrays softball
The Virginia Stingrays recreational softball league is recruiting players for the fall season. Registration is free for first-time 8 and under players (born in 2014 or later) and 10u players (born 2012-2013). A $40 uniform fee is required. The Stingrays are also recruiting 12u and 18u players. All practices and games are in the Annandale … Continued
Britepaths seeks donations for students
Britepaths is asking the community to help provide 2,500 students with new backpacks and school supplies. The backpacks will be distributed to students with identified needs in the Justice and Fairfax high school pyramids, including Glen Forest Elementary School, Bailey’s Upper Elementary, and Justice High School. Donations can be made to Britepaths online by Aug. … Continued