Videos highlight Mason police officers
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis has posted two videos highlighting the lifesaving work of Mason District police officers. The first two Chief’s Spotlight videos use footage from the officers’ body cameras to show what happens when they confronted people in crisis. One video shows how officers McGraw and Miller used their basic medical training … Continued
Lipsman wins GOP primary for 8th District
Delegates to Virginia’s 8th District Republican Committee selected Karina Lipsman to run for Congress in the 8th Congressional District. Lipsman received 61.5 percent of the vote at a firehouse primary May 21 using ranked-choice voting at the Waterford Event Center in Springfield. She beat four other candidates: Kezia Tunnell got 19 percent of the vote, … Continued
Pedestrian seriously injured in crash is longtime Annandale advocate
Updated – The four pedestrians struck by a vehicle in Annandale on May 20 were with the Annandale Central Business District Planning Committee (ACBDPC). One of the victims, Eileen Garnett, 82, is hospitalized in the intensive care unit with life-threatening injuries, including brain bleeds and multiple broken bones. [May 25 update – Garnett was taken … Continued
Weyanoke ES girls do STEM projects at TJ
Every Friday afternoon, members of the WISE Club (Women Interested in Science and Engineering) at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology host a group of girls from Weyanoke Elementary School for fun science projects. The program was highlighted in a feature story by the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Communications and Community … Continued
Skyline Target robbed
According to the weekly Fairfax County Police report, the Target in Skyline was robbed on May 14. A man entered the store at 5115 Leesburg Pike at about 2:45 p.m. and took merchandise without paying. When confronted by store employees, he displayed a knife and ran away. No injuries were reported. On May 17, someone … Continued
Four pedestrians struck in Annandale
Four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in the 7200 block of Maple Place in Annandale just before noon on Friday, May 20, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on Twitter. The driver left the road, hitting four people. All four and the driver and a passenger were taken to the hospital. One of the … Continued
New restaurant coming to Barcroft Plaza
A vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant called Chay’s is coming to a long-vacant storefront in Barcroft Plaza. The restaurant, at 6351 Columbia Pike, is next to Jake’s Ice Cream.
Former Wendy’s to be demolished
A fence has been installed around the former Wendy’s property at 7042 Little River Turnpike in Annandale in preparation for demolition. According to the construction contractor, the building will be replaced by a retail center with more than one tenant. It’s owned by American Properties of Maryland LLC, the company that owns the Eastgate Shopping … Continued
Incoming FCPS superintendent vows to reach out to students
At a virtual Town Hall May 17, incoming Fairfax County Superintendent Michelle Reid promised to “stay resolutely student-centered.” Reid, currently the superintendent of the much smaller Northshore School District in Washington state, starts her new job July 1. When asked why she wanted to come to Fairfax County Public Schools, Reid cited FCPS’ “world-class reputation, … Continued
Sponsors sought for Taste of Annandale
Now that planning is underway for the 2022 Taste of Annandale, the top priority is securing sponsors. The family-friendly community festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 in the center of Annandale, is likely to draw at least 6,000 people. Sponsoring this event offers a great opportunity to highlight your business or organization, attract new customers, … Continued
Fairfax County plans Covid memorial
Plans are moving forward for a Fairfax County memorial for those who lost their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic. At the urging of Board Chair Jeffrey McKay, the Board of Supervisors directed the Facilities Management Department, Park Authority, and other relevant agencies to begin working on a cost estimate, timeline, and design options for a … Continued
Big projects planned for Springfield mall
Plans are in the works for a seven-story hotel and a 460-unit residential building in the Springfield Town Center parking lot, the Washington Business Journal reports. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, the owner of the mall has long planned to sell off portions of the parking lot for mixed-use development. Related story: Lego attraction coming … Continued
Early voting underway for Democratic Primary
Early voting is underway for the Democratic Primary on June 21 for the 8th Congressional District. The candidates are Rep. Don Beyer and Victoria Virasingh. Portions of the 11th District (Rep. Gerry Connolly) have shifted to the 8th District. Submit your address here to see which district you’re in. Early voting is currently being carried … Continued
Peruvian festival focuses on children
Mason District Park was transformed into a celebration of Peruvian culture for kids May 15, with performances, crafts, and food. The Festival for Children (II Festival Del Niño) was hosted by the nonprofit Fundación Puro Peru. The goal, said organizer Silvia Orellana of Annandale, is to educate children of Peruvian heritage about their culture. That’s … Continued
Big changes coming to Skyline
Big changes underway at the Skyline Center are expected to bring new life to the office complex in Bailey’s Crossroads. Developer Robert Seldin, CEO of Highland Square Holdings, described his plans for converting buildings 4 and 5 (5113 and 5111 Leesburg Pike) into live-work units May 14 on a tour hosted by the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven … Continued