Hot chicken place opens in Bailey’s Xroads
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken had a grand opening Oct. 22 at 3525 S. Jefferson St. in Bailey’s Crossroads. The fast-food restaurant focuses on Nashville Hot Chicken. It’s available in various spiciness levels, ranging from bland to mild seasoning, to “angry hot,” the spiciest level. Customers who order the hottest angry chicken have to sign a … Continued
The annual parade returns to Annandale
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, the Annandale Parade returned Saturday morning on Columbia Pike. Lots more photos are posted are posted on the Annandale Today Facebook page. Among the participants: Several Bolivian dance groups in extravagant costumes, the Annandale High School marching band, Scout troops, Columbia Elementary School, the Annandale Fire … Continued
Another vape shop coming to Annandale
A Tobacco Hut is expected to open at 7109 Columbia Pike. Annandale, in mid-November. The property owner, Charles Lee, preferred leasing the building to another type of business, such as a coffee shop, but couldn’t find a tenant. Negotiations with Dunkin’ Donuts fell through. Lee purchased the lot in July 2021. He is making some … Continued
Rt. 50 McDonald’s project advances
The Fairfax County Planning Commission is recommending the Board of Supervisors approve a zoning special exception to allow for a major upgrade and drive-through ordering at the McDonald’s at 6729 Arlington Blvd. in Falls Church. The project includes a modernization of the exterior, a minor expansion of the building, elimination of one of the two … Continued
Virginia residents can now register and vote on the same day
If you missed the Oct. 17 voter registration deadline for the Nov. 8 election, you can still register and vote. Under a law passed by the Virginia General Assembly this year, people can register and vote on the same day – on Election Day or in person at early voting sites. Voters who take advantage … Continued
Police Dept. limits crime data
The Fairfax County Police Department is no longer putting out weekly crime reports that list incidents for each police district. Instead, the FCPD has adopted CityProtect, an online map that shows the location of incidents with very limited details. For example, the map reports these crimes on Oct. 18: a shoplifting incident at the Seven … Continued
BC7RC adopts Seven Corners roadways
The Bailey’s Crossroads/7 Corners Revitalization Corporation has had its Adopt-a-Highway permit renewed until July 2025. The permit covers two roadway sections in Seven Corners: Leesburg Pike between Sleepy Hollow Road and Nevius Street and Patrick Henry Drive between Leesburg Pike and Arlington Boulevard. Volunteers are invited to join a cleanup event on Saturday, Nov. 12. … Continued
Halloween 2022: Eight things to know
Here are some tips for a fun and safe Halloween: (1) The traditional time for trick-or-treating is after the sun sets on Oct. 31. Some apartment complexes or HOAs may set a different day, however. (2) Visit Fairfax posted a list of some of the best-decorated Halloween houses, although none of them are in Mason … Continued
Metro hopes to open Silver Line extension in time for Thanksgiving travel
Metro leaders say the Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport will be ready to open in time for the start of busy Thanksgiving holiday travel, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Oct. 19. However, there’s still a shortage of railcars. The opening is subject to approval of a safety certification report and the Return … Continued
Wedgewood tenants complain about mice, mold, and water outages
Residents of the Wedgewood Apartments in Annandale are increasingly fed up with their living conditions – and an unresponsive landlord. Among the complaints: mice, bedbugs, water outages, broken pipes, flooding in laundry rooms, mold, rats by the dumpsters, crime, and speeding in the parking lot. Concerned tenants have been working with staff from FACETS, the … Continued
Recipes sought for Fairfax Co. cookbook
Do you make a beloved, delicious dish with an interesting story? The Fairfax County Public Library is collecting recipes for a forthcoming e-book called “Fairfax County Cooks: A Community Cookbook.” This will be the first book in a series featuring diverse traditions and stories from the community. Recipes for the cookbook must be submitted online. … Continued
New details emerge on future hospital
The new Inova Alexandria Hospital to be constructed at the Landmark Mall site will consist of three buildings – a patient hospital, a cancer center, and a specialty center – plus a parking garage. The updated plan was discussed at an Oct. 17 webinar hosted by the Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh law firm. Inova … Continued
Taco Bell, KFC remain drive-through only
There are no plans to reopen the dining room at the KFC and Taco Bell in Annandale. The two restaurants share a building at 7450 Little River Turnpike. The reason, according to a KFC manager, is because the restaurants haven’t been able to hire enough staff. They’ve been providing only drive-through and carryout orders since … Continued
Voting starts Oct. 27 at satellite locations
Early voting for the Nov. 8 election starts Oct. 27 at satellite locations. Early voting sites in Mason District are at the Mason Government Center at 6507 Columbia Pike and Thomas Jefferson Library at 7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. Those voting centers will be open through Nov. 5, 1-7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. … Continued
Residents can upload critical information to help first responders
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department launched a new program, Community Connect, that allows residents to share critical information about their household that will aid first responders during an emergency. The kinds of information that can be stored in Community Connect includes the names and contact information for residents; information about pets; and whether … Continued