FCPS considers solutions for overcrowding at Parklawn Elementary School
Community meetings have been scheduled to discuss options for easing overcrowding at Parklawn Elementary School,
Inova to open an EmPATH mental health unit
Inova Fairfax Hospital is opening an EmPATH center, a specialized unit that provides a safe, calming environment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.
DC United honors coach Pablo Amaya
DC United, Washington’s professional soccer team, named soccer coach, entrepreneur, and community activist Pablo Amaya as a Raise a Toast honoree.
Racial covenants – widespread in Mason District – can be removed
You probably aren’t aware of this but if you’re a homeowner in the Annandale/Mason District area, there’s a strong likelihood that your property has a restrictive covenant prohibiting non-White ownership and occupancy.
Sgt. Gehr named Mason Officer of the Year
The Mason Police District’s Citizen Advisory Committee named Sgt. Kevin Gehr the 2024 Office of the Year.
La Madeleine reopens after renovation
La Madeleine, the French café at the Crossroads Center on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, reopened last week after a major renovation.
Sari restaurant is closing
Sari, the family-owned Filipino restaurant in the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale will close by the end of the month.
Free car washes for veterans
Mr Wash is offering free car washes to veterans, active duty military, and military spouses today, Nov. 9, through Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11.
Man arrested for killing his mother
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for fatally assaulting his mother in Lincolnia yesterday.
Amazon Fresh to open by the end of the year
The Amazon Fresh grocery store is expected to open in Bailey’s Crossroads in December, according to a store manager.
Weekly crime report
Recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect.
FCPD fights crime with license plate readers
The Fairfax County Police Department reports strong results from the license plate readers installed two years ago.
Rep. Connolly announces cancer diagnosis
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) announced to his constituents on Nov. 7 that he has cancer.
FCPS schedules community meetings on school boundary changes
Fairfax County Public Schools has scheduled a series of community meetings on a districtwide review of school boundaries.
Park Board proposes fee increases
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board is proposing fee increases for rec centers, picnic shelters, golf courses, and other park facilities.