Fairfax County could end leaf vacuum service
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is recommending the Board of Supervisors end the vacuum leaf collection service. The county vacuums fall leaf piles on curbs for 25,000 customers, the vast majority of whom live in Mason District. Customers are encouraged to take a survey to inform policymakers about the … Continued
A local Black community honors its history
More than a hundred current and former residents of Springdale came to the first-anniversary celebration of the Black American Registry of Bailey’s Crossroads to honor the people who made lasting contributions to the community. The event, in the Bailey’s Community Center on July 15, featured an awards ceremony, photo displays, and an opportunity for people … Continued
Tattoo studio coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
Rick’s Tattoo is opening in Bailey’s Crossroads in early August, as soon as its permits are approved, says manager and tattoo artist Amy Barrow. The shop is located at 5916 Leesburg Pike between Mama’s Laundromat and Halalco Supermarket. Rick’s Tattoo is moving from its current location on Langston Boulevard in Arlington. Rick Cherry opened the … Continued
The KORUS Festival returns to Annandale
The KORUS Festival is coming back to Annandale this fall. The 20th annual KORUS Festival will be held Oct. 13-15 in the K Market parking lot on John Marr Drive. There will be live K-Pop bands, other music and dance performances, international food, a talent show, vendors, information booths, and kids’ activities. KORUS is a … Continued
Fire erupts in Annandale apartment
Updated July 20: Multiple people were rescued via ladders from a burning building today at Fairmont Gardens in the 4200 block of Wadsworth Court in Annandale, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. The fire started on the first floor of a garden-style apartment shortly before 11 a.m. A resident of a neighboring building … Continued
Boba shop coming to Annandale
Tiger Sugar, a dessert shop specializing in boba pearl milk tea made with black sugar, is opening in the EastGate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive in Annandale. It will be located in a storefront shared with L&H Hawaiian BBQ and Beer Garden. Related story: New restaurant will bring Hawaiian cuisine – including Spam – … Continued
Dick’s Sporting Goods reopens this week
Dick’s Sporting Goods reopens in its newly renovated store in Bailey’s Crossroads on Wednesday, July 19, at 9 a.m. The store, at 5417 Columbia Pike in the Crossroads Center, is hosting athlete appearances on Friday and Saturday during its Grand Opening Weekend. The first 100 people in line each morning July 21-23 will receive a … Continued
Park Authority report sets a framework for park investment priorities
It’s clear that Mason District – especially Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners – has fewer green spaces than other areas of Fairfax County. That makes it especially important for Mason residents to weigh in on the Park Authority’s draft Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Access Strategy, which sets priorities for park development and improvements over … Continued
FCPD’s shoplifting efforts in June paid off
The Fairfax County Police Department’s effort to focus on combatting retail theft during the month of June has had positive results. There were 573 shoplifting offenses in June, down from 642 in May, the FCPD reports. Earlier this summer, the police department launched the 2023 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative to focus on a specific area … Continued
Explore a park: Crossroads Interim Park
This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. Crossroads Interim Park, at 5831 Columbia Pike, in Bailey’s Crossroads, was established as a temporary gathering spot on county-owned land that will eventually be redeveloped. It opened in September 2019. Features: The 2.9-acre site has a plaza area with metal … Continued
Discounts on solar available through Aug. 31
Fairfax County is teaming up with the nonprofit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) on Solarize Virginia, a program that makes it easier and cheaper for homeowners to switch to solar. Homeowners who sign up by Aug. 31 receive a free assessment and quote from a vetted solar installer and a guaranteed discounted rate. Through … 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: July 11 July 10 July 9 July 8 July 7 July 6
Annandale office building for sale
A four-story office building at 7023 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is for sale, according to a listing on LoopNet. Known as the Annandale Professional Building, it has 41,944 square feet. It was built in 1973. The listing doesn’t include a sales price. The building is on a 1.37-acre parcel zoned C-3 with 128 parking … Continued
Kite fighting banned in county parks
The Fairfax County Park Authority is banning kite fighting in county parks. Kite fighters use super sharp wires, such as piano wire or metal filament or line coated with glass fragments, instead of string, to cut lines from an opponent’s kite. The practice is being prohibited, the Park Authority states, due to “increasing reports of … Continued
A Bailey’s Xroads resident is documenting the history of a vibrant Black community
The Springdale neighborhood in Bailey’s Crossroads has long been the center of a flourishing Black community. But now, the history of that community is in danger of being lost as younger generations have moved out, McMansions replaced many of the smaller houses, and new developments are encroaching on the neighborhood. Springdale is centered around Lacy … Continued