Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
A man struck by a hit-and-run driver on Little River Turnpike on Jan. 7 has died. Fairfax County Police identified the victim as Christopher Young, 34, of Annandale. According to detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit, Young was crossing Little River Turnpike at Shelley Lane at 7 a.m. when he was struck by a dark-colored … Continued
Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run crash in Annandale
A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver at Little River Turnpike and Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale this morning, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. An adult male was taken to the hospital in a life-threatening condition. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
Mixed-use project proposed for Seven Corners
Eakin Properties Inc. submitted a rezoning application on Dec. 31 to construct 450 apartment units and 30,000 square feet of retail in Seven Corners. The mixed-use project would replace New Grand Mart and Pistone’s Italian Inn, a restaurant that opened in 1974. The 3.15-acre site is located at the Seven Corners interchange between Arlington Boulevard, … Continued
Democrats hold a caucus for school board endorsements
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee is holding a caucus to determine which candidate the committee should endorse for the Braddock District seat on the school board. Two candidates are seeking the committee’s endorsement: Alexa Krezel and Tom Dannan. A special election will be held on March 3 to fill the seat on the school board … Continued
The rocks are being removed from Roundtree
The rocks on the soccer field at Roundtree Park were put there by the Park Authority by “mistake,” says Rick Healy, the Mason District representative on the Park Authority Board. At least 100 rocks were placed throughout the field on Dec. 30 and 31. “FCPA staff has informed me that this action was a mistake … Continued
Annandale student dies in crash
Annie Vu, a sophomore at Annandale High School, was killed in a crash on Dec. 25. Her grandmother, Theresa, 75, was also killed, and her brother, Andy, a sixth-grader at Holmes Middle School, sustained serious brain injuries. “On Christmas evening, the Vu family was making their way home from a family event in Fairfax County, … Continued
Art in Daily Spaces returns this spring – Applications now open
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Council After two successful years of transforming Annandale into a street-long art show, Art in Daily Spaces returns with expanded plans for 2026. Funded by a generous grant from ArtsFairfax to Community Art for Everyone (CAFE), Art in Daily Spaces will take to the streets of Annandale … Continued
Rocks appear on field at Roundtree Park
Why is the soccer field at Roundtree Park covered with at least a hundred rocks? Park visitors had some ideas: Maybe it’s an alien landing strip, one person jokingly suggested. Or something to do with a mystical ceremony? A nearby neighbor walking her dogs had an answer. She was at Roundtree Park on Dec. 30 … Continued
Transportation is a big issue for school boundary plan
When the Fairfax County School Board meets on Jan. 10 for a public hearing on school boundary changes, a key issue will be whether transportation will be provided to students who remain at their current school. At the board’s Dec. 18 meeting, a motion by board chair Robyn Lady (Dranesville) to provide transportation only to … Continued
New Virginia laws take effect
Several laws enacted by the Virginia General Assembly took effect on Jan. 1, including the following: Kids and social media – The Consumer Data Protection Act prohibits children under age 16 from using social media for more than one hour a day. The law requires social media companies to use a neutral age screen mechanism … Continued
DOJ sues Virginia over tuition policy for immigrants
Immigrant rights organizations are challenging a suit filed by the Justice Department that seeks to block Virginia from allowing undocumented immigrants access to public colleges and universities at the in-state tuition rate. The suit, filed Dec. 30, charges a Virginia law “providing in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens” violates federal laws and executive … Continued
Fire destroys martial arts studio at Barcroft Plaza
A fire at Barcroft Plaza at about 9 a.m. today destroyed UMS Martial Arts. No one was hurt; the buildings were unoccupied when the fire started, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Fire investigators are assessing the damage and determining the cause. The two businesses on either side, Aqua-Tots and the Benjamin … Continued
Body found by Holmes Run in Lincolnia
A resident of Crater Place in the Parklawn neighborhood called the police to report a deceased man near Holmes Run on Dec. 27. “The man’s identity is pending,” the Fairfax County Police Department states. “Preliminarily, detectives believe this is an isolated incident and are investigating the death as a possible overdose.”
Meals tax takes effect on Jan. 1
Dining out will get a little more expensive on Jan. 1. That’s when Fairfax County’s new meals tax takes effect. The Board of Supervisors approved a 4 percent food and beverage tax in May. The tax applies to prepared meals and beverages sold at restaurants, cafes, bars, bakeries, food trucks, and other establishments that offer … Continued
Candidates selected for special election for House of Delegates District 17
Garrett McGuire, a community leader, is the winner of the Democratic firehouse primary to select a candidate for the seat in the House of Delegates vacated by Del. Mark Sickles. McGuire will face Republican candidate Christopher Cardiff, a homeschool advocate. Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger appointed Sickles Secretary of Finance. A special election for the 17th district … Continued