Democratic committee endorses Moon, McElveen and McDaniel for school board
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee has endorsed Ilryong Moon, Ryan McElveen, and Kyle McDaniel for the three at-large seats on the school board. The endorsement announcement comes after online voting by eligible Democrats closed on May 20. This was the first time the FCDC held an open caucus to select which candidates to endorse. To … Continued
Thai restaurant opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Mum Aroi, the new restaurant that replaced Rabieng at 5892 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads features the cuisine of northeastern Thailand with a modern twist. The manager, Bundit (Natt) Jitphaisan, recommends diners try yum pla dook foo (crispy catfish salad with roasted peanut, fresh mango, and red onion in a special sauce); crispy roasted duck … Continued
Shooting victim remembered as a caring son and brother
Maurice Anderson, the young man killed at the Build America Plaza parking lot in the Skyline area of Bailey’s Crossroads on May 7, is remembered as a caring son and brother. A GoFundMe page set up by his sister, Danielle Anderson, on behalf of their mother and siblings, says Maurice, 24, of Washington, D.C., “always … Continued
Culmore activist Mark Tonkovic honored as a Community Champion
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross selected Mark Tonkovic as the 2023 Mason District Community Champion. Tonkovic was honored at an award ceremony hosted by Volunteer Fairfax last week along with the nine other community champions selected by the other Fairfax County supervisors. “Mark grew up in his Culmore/Bailey’s Crossroads community and moved back to his childhood … 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: May 17 May 16 May 15 May 14 May 13 May 12 May 11
Supervisor candidates outline housing priorities
Greater Greater Washington, an online news site conducted a survey of the candidates running for Fairfax County supervisor focusing on affordable housing and transportation. We’re highlighting some of the answers given by the candidates running in the Democratic Primary in the Mason District – Andres Jimenez, Reid Voss, Steve Lee, and Jeremy Allen. Visit the … Continued
Annandale music educators honored
Ær Queen, the music teacher at Braddock Elementary School in Annandale, and Alberto Rodriquez, the orchestra director at Mount Vernon High School, are among the 212 quarterfinalists from across the country for the 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. Annie Ray, the strings teacher at Annandale High School is a legacy applicant who is also eligible … Continued
Police identify fugitive shooting suspect
Police have identified the suspect in the May 7 shooting incident in the Skyline area that left one man dead and another hospitalized. Javon Antonio Reid, 32, of Maryland, is being actively sought by the Fairfax County Police Department’s Fugitive Track and Apprehension Unit. He was identified through surveillance footage and interviews and is being … Continued
Candidates for the state senate clash on corporate campaign contributions
Heidi Drauschak, a candidate for the 35th District in the Virginia Senate, told the audience at a forum May 16 that one of her top priorities is campaign finance reform and that she won’t accept money from Dominion Energy or other corporations. She is challenging Sen. Dave Marsden in the Democratic Primary on June 20. The 35th … Continued
Troop 150 celebrates 95th anniversary
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, parents, grandparents, elected leaders, Boy Scout officials, and former scouts celebrated the 95th anniversary of Troop 150 on May 15. The event, at Annandale United Methodist Church (AUMC), included an Honor Court recognizing scouts’ achievements and an induction ceremony welcoming new scouts. Troop 150 is the oldest troop in Fairfax County … Continued
Distracted driver hits a school bus
A white sedan struck a school bus at about 8:45 this morning in the 5200 block of Inverchapel Road in North Springfield, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted. No children were injured. The driver was treated for minor injuries and was charged with having a phone in hand.
Wingstop is opening in Annandale
A Wingstop restaurant is coming to the new shopping center on the corner of Little River Turnpike and John Marr Drive in Annandale. Wingstop restaurants feature boneless wings for 70 cents per wing. The menu also has regular wings, chicken sandwiches, Louisiana Voodoo Fries, Cajun fried corn, and other sides. The restaurants extend the wing … Continued
Annandale gas station gets a makeover
The BP gas station on the corner of Columbia Pike and John Marr Drive in Annandale is getting a makeover. The project includes new signage, façade improvements, and new, faster gas pumps, says manager Lena Dawoud. The interior of the store won’t be changed.
Man arrested for attacking Connolly’s staffers
A man who attacked two staffers in Rep. Gerry Connolly’s Fairfax office with a metal baseball bat is in police custody. Xuan Kha Tran Pham, 49, of Fairfax, entered the office, at 10680 Main Street, at about 10:45 a.m. on May 15 and asked for Connolly, the City of Fairfax Police Department reports. Connolly wasn’t … Continued
Police share photos of shooting suspect
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a shooting on May 10 by the 7-Eleven at 3337 Glen Carlyn Drive in Culmore. When officers arrived on the scene shortly after 1 p.m., they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body. Officers … Continued