Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 18 Drunk/profane in public – 6900 block of Colburn Drive, Annandale, 12 a.m. Assault – 6200 block of Little River Turnpike, Plaza at Landmark, 1 a.m. Simple, not aggravated, assault. Breaking and entering/burglary, 6100 block … Continued
Pedestrian killed on Route 50
A pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene after being struck by a vehicle on Arlington Boulevard near Annandale Road early this morning, the Fairfax County Police Department reports.
County sets more meetings on parking reduction proposals
Fairfax County has scheduled two more meetings on its “Parking Reimagined” proposals, which would reduce the parking requirements for new developments. The planning department is hosting virtual sessions Jan. 5 and Jan. 12. Both meetings are 7-8 p.m. Visit the Parking Reimagined website for links to access the meetings on Zoom. There’s also a comment … Continued
Petition process reinstated for county trash service
Fairfax County has reopened the process to allow neighborhoods to petition for county trash and recycling services. The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services had previously placed a moratorium on requests for new or expanded Sanitary Districts because the county didn’t have enough drivers to handle more capacity. Meanwhile, demand for county trash services … Continued
Park Authority contest seeks trail photos
The First Day Hike Photo Contest encourages residents to get outside and explore Fairfax County parks during the New Year’s weekend, Saturday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The contest is sponsored by the Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation. To participate, visit any Fairfax County Park Authority trail, take a photo … Continued
New Annandale community center will host an afterschool program
A new Annandale Boys & Girls Club will operate an afterschool program at the community center under construction at the rear of the Heritage Mall shopping center. The new club – like the Culmore Club – is associated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. … Continued
Filipino restaurant opens in Annandale
Filipino chef Paolo Dungca is bringing the cuisine of his home country to Annandale. Sari Filipino Kusina opened last weekend at 6920-J Braddock Road in the Bradlick Shopping Center. The new restaurant is in the spot formerly occupied by Supreme Barbeque. Dungca is partnering with the owners of Supreme, Jeremy and his father Juan Canlas, … Continued
Clerk of the court candidate Chris Falcon wants to make the office more accessible
Chris Falcon, the Annandale resident running for the position of clerk of the Fairfax County Circuit Court, wants to make that office more transparent and more accessible to the public. Falcon will be on the ballot for the Democratic Primary on June 20. So far, no one else has announced plans to run for the … Continued
Prepare for winter weather
We could be in for the first winter weather of the season, as the National Weather Service is predicting freezing rain in Northern Virginia between 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Dec. 15. The wintry precipitation is expected to become more intense Thursday morning. Warmer air should arrive in the afternoon changing the precipitation to … Continued
Fairfax Water proposes rate increases
Members of the public will have a chance to tell Fairfax Water what they think of the proposed rate increases at a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 15. The hearing will be held at Fairfax Water’s office at 8570 Executive Park Ave. in Merrifield. It starts at 6:30 p.m. If you want to speak at … Continued
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car
The 70-year-old pedestrian struck by a car on Nov. 15 on Braddock Road, just west of Annandale, succumbed to her injuries on Dec. 4, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Ly Tran of Springfield was crossing Braddock Road from south to north within the crosswalk at Kings Park Drive on Nov. 15 when she was … Continued
Chico’s hosts holiday party with pets
The holidays are all about celebrating with family – and that includes our beloved pets. Chico’s Natural Pet Market is hosting a Holiday Fur All Party Dec. 18, 2:30-8 p.m., at 6464-C Lincolnia Road in Barcroft Plaza for animal lovers and their pets. That’s Chico’s temporary space until the new store opens a couple of … Continued
Bailey’s Mutual Aid distributes food to Culmore families
Early in the pandemic, when teachers in the Bailey’s Crossroads area realized local residents were having a hard time feeding their families, they began chipping in to help. They formed Bailey’s Mutual Aid, which has seen since grown to become an all-volunteer grassroots network that gives out groceries to about 160 families a week. The … Continued
Crime report: Dec. 6-11, 2022
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 11 Larceny/shoplifting – 3000 block of Annandale Road, Falls Church, 12 a.m. Dec. 10 Drunk in public – 6000 Block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, 12 a.m. Dec. 9 Drug possession – 7600 block of … Continued
Petition seeks traffic light where teen was killed crossing Columbia Pike
Following the horrific crash on Columbia Pike Nov. 16 that killed Justice High School student Lesly Diaz Bonilla, local residents are stepping up their advocacy for safer streets. The Project-Based Initiative for Bailey’s Crossroads and Culmore is publicizing a petition on behalf of the Barcroft View Apartments and the greater Culmore community urging the … Continued