Chase Bank to open in Annandale this month
The new Chase Bank branch at 4250 John Marr Drive in Annandale is expected to open on May 20. New customers who open a personal or business account at the Grand Opening will receive a coupon for $300, says Catherine Morrison, market director for consumer banking at Chase. The building, which formerly housed a SunTrust … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: April 29 April 28 April 27 April 26 April 25 April 24
Thai street markets coming to Annandale
The NVA Thai Center is launching a monthly market featuring Thai food, crafts, and performances at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in the center of Annandale. The first one is scheduled for May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Eileen Garnett park, at 7200 Columbia Pike, is the same location where the 2025 Taste of Annandale … Continued
Man shot at a bar in Bailey’s Crossroads
Updated May 1: A man was shot at the Black Rose Lounge in Bailey’s Crossroads shortly after 1 a.m. on April 30, according to a report by FFXnow. Police responded to the nightclub at 5815 Seminary Road for a report of shots fired. When police arrived, they found the victim had gunshot wounds to the … Continued
School news roundup
Split feeders – At its most recent meeting, on April 25, the Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee discussed a proposal for eliminating split feeders. Split feeders refer to elementary schools where less than 25 percent of students move on to a different middle school than everyone else. The same situation arises … Continued
Heritage Drive CVS will close
The CVS store in the Heritage shopping center at 7859 Heritage Drive, Annandale, is closing. The store manager, known as JD, said the store’s last day will be June 5. He said pharmacy customers will be able to transfer their prescriptions to other CVS stores. The company closed about 900 stores between 2022 and 2024 … Continued
Parklawn teacher charged with assault
A former Parklawn Elementary School teacher has been charged with assault, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Mary Simons, 63, of Arlington, assaulted a student and another teacher during two separate incidents. On March 28, Child Protective Services received a referral about a student being assaulted and notified the FCPD. Following the allegation, Fairfax County … Continued
Woman arrested for bank robbery
The Capitol One Bank in Annandale was robbed on April 28, and a suspect was arrested soon after. A woman entered the bank, at 7030 Little River Turnpike at around 12 p.m. and showed a note to a teller demanding money, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. She didn’t display a weapon but the note … Continued
Gateway signage in the works for Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County is developing a gateway signage project for the Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners commercial revitalization districts. The Community Revitalization Section (CRS) of the Department of Planning and Development is partnering with the Crossroads and Corners Coalition and the office of Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez on the project. CRS has retained the services … Continued
Rep. Connolly will not seek re-election
Rep. Gerry Connolly will not seek re-election due to a recurrence of esophageal cancer. “When I announced my diagnosis six months ago, I promised transparency. After grueling treatments, we’ve learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned,” Connolly stated on X on April 28. “The sun is setting on my time in … Continued
Displaced retail tenants secure concessions from Virginia Hospital Center
The Virginia Hospital Center has agreed to assist the small businesses it’s displacing from a small retail strip on Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church, the Viet Place Collective reports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in October approved VHC’s plans to replace Graham Center with a health facility to include an emergency room, an urgent … Continued
Free speech screening for children offered at libraries
The Fairfax County Health Department is hosting free workshops on speech and hearing development and free speech screening for children ages 3-7 at selected libraries. The sessions will take place at these libraries in Mason District: The 30-minute workshops are designed for parents who want to learn more about speech and hearing development. Experts will … Continued
Advisory committee is considering plans to adjust school boundaries
The Fairfax County Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee earlier this month reviewed a potential scenario to address attendance islands and schools located outside of their attendance zones. The committee has not yet reported on a proposal to eliminate split feeders. The school board hired Thru Consulting to oversee a district-wide boundary study and develop potential … Continued
Youngkin asks lieutenant governor candidate to withdraw
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked Richmond-area radio personality John Reid to withdraw as the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, numerous news outlets are reporting. The story, first reported by The Richmonder, says GOP researchers found sexually explicit posts online they believe are connected with Reid. Reid denied posting the images. According to a statement … Continued
Sleepy Hollow Preschool hosts an online auction
Community members are encouraged to participate in an online auction to raise funds for the Sleepy Hollow Preschool in Annandale. The auction goes live at 12:01 a.m. on April 26 and ends on May 4. “Whether you’re looking for a fun family experience, a date night, or a treat for yourself, there are options for … Continued