Supervisors set fines for invasive bamboo
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance March 22 by a 10-0 vote prohibiting property owners from allowing running bamboo to spread to adjacent yards. The supervisors approved one major change from the draft ordinance: They reduced the maximum yearly penalty from $3,000 to $2,000. Some members of the board, however, questioned whether … Continued
Fairfax Water is opening hydrants to flush water mains
Fairfax Water will be flushing its water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time, starting May 21. This is done every spring to maintain the high quality of water in the system, Fairfax Water says. The work should be finished in May or June. At … Continued
ON – Crossroads helps meet the needs of Culmore residents
Thanks to the Opportunities Neighborhood – Crossroads program, residents of Culmore in Bailey’s Crossroads have fewer food insecurities, have gotten a Covid vaccine, and have access to resources for more help. Opportunity Neighborhoods (ON) is a Fairfax County program that brings together community-based partners and residents to provide resources to vulnerable youths and families. The … Continued
The Joint Chiropractic offers free exams
More than 150 people signed up for free exams at The Joint Chiropractic before and during the shop’s Grand Opening on March 19. The free visit offer has been extended through the end of the month, says Justin Vélez-Hagan, who owns The Joint with his wife Laura Berrocal. Sign up here. At the opening, customers … Continued
Construction underway on Annandale townhomes
Farewell trees and little single-family houses. Land-clearing is underway at McWhorter Place and Markham Street in Annandale to make way for the Townes at Little River Crossing. Sales are expected to open in April for the 43-unit townhouse community being developed by Christopher Land Cos. The homes will have three to five bedrooms and … Continued
Laundromat to open in Annandale
A laundromat is going into the space formerly occupied by Hair Cuttery at 7404 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Hair Cuttery closed in 2020. The laundromat is expected to open in July. The owner also operates laundromats in Herndon; Columbia, Md.; and Baltimore.
Crime report: police offer more details on firearm incident
The Fairfax County Police Department provided more details on the weapons violation on Little River Turnpike and Lake Boulevard in Annandale on March 14. Officers made a traffic stop at about 1:15 p.m. on a 2005 Toyota Matrix, and found a firearm inside the car. The three occupants ran away. Officers found two of the … Continued
Spa to open next month in Annandale
A new spa, tentatively called Parkside Sauna, is set to open in early April at 4371 John Marr Drive, behind Glam Karaoke in the East Gate Shopping Center. It’s owned by Chung Park, who also owns Riverside Sauna at 7331 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, says Daniel Lee, a member of the construction team who … Continued
FXCO school board appeals TJ ruling
The Fairfax County School Board filed an appeal challenging the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Claude Hilton that would invalidate the race-neutral admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ). The appeal was filed March 16 with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The school board also … Continued
Planning Commission defers decision on affordable housing
After listening to residents’ horror stories about flooding, the Fairfax County Planning Commission deferred a decision on a proposal by First Christian Church to build 113 units of affordable housing for seniors. The Planning Commission will vote March 23 on whether to endorse an amendment of the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan, which is needed for … Continued
Culmore residents join the fight for safe streets
Members of the Culmore immigrant community and representatives of advocacy groups gathered for a rally on Leesburg Pike aimed at highlighting the need for safer streets and sidewalks. The event was hosted by CASA and the Coalition for Smarter Growth. It’s part of their Safe Streets for Bailey’s Crossroads campaign. There have been several pedestrian … Continued
Chick-fil-A opening just a few weeks away
Chick-fil-A could open on Little River Turnpike in Annandale as early as the first week of April. The exterior of the building is mostly finished, the signs are up, the drive-through lanes are in place, and workers are installing the kitchen equipment and furniture. About 140 employees have been hired, and up to 60 more … Continued
Police manhunt focuses on Xcounty trail
Fairfax County Police are searching for a man who escaped after officers stopped a car in Annandale and found a firearm inside. Officers stopped the car shortly before 1:30 p.m. March 14 near Little River Turnpike and Lake Boulevard. Three men inside the car ran away but were soon caught. Police are continuing to search … Continued
Glam Karaoke opens this weekend
Glam Karaoke could have a soft opening as early as this Friday, reports manager Chris Cho. It’s located in the former Kmart auto shop on 6369 John Marr Drive in what’s now called the East Gate Shopping Center. It has 12 state-of-the-art karaoke rooms, including two small rooms (serving two to four people), eight medium-size … Continued
VDOT installs new crosswalks and signals on Columbia Pike
New accessible traffic signals and crosswalks, aimed at improving safety, have been implemented at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Lacy Boulevard/Maple Court in Bailey’s Crossroads, VDOT reports. The traffic signal upgrades include new mast arm poles, foundations, wiring, electrical equipment, high-visibility signal backplates, and signs. Also, drivers on Columbia Pike now have flashing yellow … Continued