School Board limits the use of technology in the classroom
The Fairfax County School Board on July 16 passed a series of motions to limit the use of educational technology in the classroom. The motions were supported by Fairfax County Parents for Intentional Technology, a group of parents and teachers concerned about the overuse of laptops, tablets, and artificial intelligence in schools. The school board … Continued
Grand jury indicts man for aggravated murder for the death of his daughter
A grand jury has indicted Misael Lopez Gomez, 28, on July 20 for aggravated murder and felony child abuse for the death of his 3-month-old daughter. A trial date will be set on July 23. Police responded to their home in the 3400 block of Lake Street in Bailey’s Crossroads on the evening of March … Continued
Jimenez reckless driving case postponed
The reckless driving charge against Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has been continued to Sept. 21. Jimenez was charged with driving 104 mph in a 70 mph zone, which is considered reckless driving under state law. According to the Virginia State Police, he was driving a 2025 Porsche on the Route 66 express lanes shortly before … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves a new building at the Cavalier Club
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved a rezoning of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners to permit an additional eight-story apartment building with 238 units. The property, owned by Southern Management, is located on Wilson Boulevard in Mason District between Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. The project … Continued
Chase Bank in Annandale will add a drive-through ATM
The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception for a drive-through ATM and deposit box at the Chase Bank at 4250 John Marr Drive in Annandale. The drive-through lane will be located at the rear of the building. The zoning application was submitted by the Laadam Family LLC, which purchased the property on Jan. … Continued
Heat and air pollution affect Fairfax County
Fairfax County activated its Heat Plan for today, July 18, while the air quality remains at unhealthy levels due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The National Weather Service expects a heat index value of around 105 for today. Fairfax County Public Schools has canceled all outdoor activities scheduled on school fields and courts from … Continued
Registration open for Mason District Art Festival
By James Albright Interested in showing your art for an appreciative audience right here in Annandale? For the second year, the Mason District Arts Council is hosting a hometown Art Festival, and they are looking for artists who want to participate in this unique activity. Last year’s Art Festival featured 28 artists and a full … Continued
Annandale drug dealer heading to prison
A federal judge on July 16 sentenced Tyrice Stanton, 37, of Annandale, to five years and four months in prison for possession with intent to distribute N-isopropyl butylone (boot) and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, law enforcement searched Stanton’s residence on May 2, 2024, pursuant to a … Continued
Supervisors approve a childcare center in Lincolnia
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved a zoning special exception for a childcare center on Fairland Street, Lincolnia, next to the Braddock Road intersection, to serve up to 50 children. The applicant and property owner, Deyi Awadallah, initially requested that the center accommodate up to 99 children. An existing single-family house … Continued
Jimenez charged with driving 104 mph in Fairfax
The Fairfax County Traffic Court has provided more details on the reckless driving charge for Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez. Jimenez was clocked speeding 104 miles per hour on Route 50 by a Virginia State trooper on May 5, according to court records. A deputy clerk at the courthouse said he was stopped on Fair Lakes … Continued
Funding changes devastate programs for youths in Culmore and Annandale
Second Story, a nonprofit that serves youths and families in underserved areas, learned with very little notice that four of its programs were at risk of closing on July 1 “due to unexpected interruptions to long-standing funding sources,” said Chief Executive Officer Jade Leedham. Second Story was able to save the Culmore Teen Center, at … Continued
Planning underway for a new water tank in Seven Corners
Fairfax Water plans to begin construction of a new, larger water tank in the Willston area of Seven Corners in late 2027. The new tank will be located in the Seven Corners Apartments complex next to Upton Hill Regional Park, a short distance from the existing water tank. “The existing tank is 75 years old … Continued
Asian lifestyle store coming to Seven Corners
Teso Life, a retailer that specializes in Japanese and Korean cosmetics, snacks, household items, toys, stationery, and other Asian products, is coming to the former CVS space in the Willston I Shopping Center in Seven Corners. The CVS closed in October 2022. Fairfax County approved a demolition permit in June to renovate the interior of … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez charged with reckless driving
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has been charged with reckless driving for going 104 miles per hour in a 70-mph zone. Jimenez is scheduled to appear in the Fairfax County General District Court on July 20, 9:30 a.m. The traffic stop, by Virginia State Police trooper Alex Pak, occurred on May 5. Jimenez was also … Continued
School news roundup – July 2026
School construction tax – The Fairfax County School Board approved a resolution supporting a local referendum for a 1 percent sales tax for school facility capital projects. As part of the state’s budget agreement, the Virginia General Assembly authorized localities to raise the sales tax by 1 percent, with the additional revenue used for school … Continued