New Bloomingdale’s concept store, Bloomie’s, coming to Mosaic
A rendering of the future Bloomie’s store in the Mosaic District in Merrifield. Bloomingdales’ plans to open a new store concept, called Bloomie’s, in the Mosaic District Aug. 26, the company announced. According to a July 7 press release, Bloomie’s will be “a smaller, highly curated, ever-evolving store concept filled with top brands, a new tech-enabled stylist … Continued
More than 3 percent of all Mason District residents are in deportation proceedings
The Immigration Court at 1901 S. Bell St. in Crystal City handles deportation, asylum, and related cases from all over Virginia. [A. Baros/VOA] In Mason District, 3.6 percent of the total population are in deportation proceedings. That number reflects the huge backlog of deportation cases in Virginia, as well as the large immigrant population in … Continued
Public officials failed to inform public on Justice Park land negotiations
During the past few months, advocates for Justice Park repeatedly sought answers about the plans by the Park Authority to give a portion of land to the school system for a parking lot. During that time, public officials never mentioned their discussions on a leasing arrangement or a land deal involving a recreation center in … Continued
Storms are driving mud from Sleepy Hollow construction site to Lake Barcroft
Muddy runoff from housing construction on Sleepy Hollow Road. [Photos: Gretchen Boyland] Following the recent storms, a huge amount of mud from the Hudson Quarter development under construction on Sleepy Hollow Road has washed down streets and culverts in the Lake Barcroft community, ultimately ending up in the lake.
Alexandria City Council approves Landmark project
The new Alexandria Hospital would be at the western end of the Landmark site. The Alexandria City Council on July 6 unanimously approved the redevelopment agreements for a new hospital and mixed-use development on the site of the former Landmark Mall. The site agreements will result in approximately 4 million square feet of new development, … Continued
New rules for special collection of bulk trash
As of July 1, Fairfax County has changed its rules for special pickups of bulk items. Free special pickups will be limited to two cubic yards – or a collection of materials six feet long by three feet wide by three feet high.
Tobacco Hut coming to Annandale
A Tobacco Hut store is coming to the building formerly occupied by LoanMax at 7221 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Tobacco Hut stores sell cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers, vape accessories, hookahs, CBD products, e-cigarettes, kratom, and similar items.
Lake Accotink dredging sites could disrupt the Howrey memorial, youth sports, and wildlife habitats
These signs were put up by the Friends of the Soldiers Memorial at Howrey Park. The options under consideration for dredging Lake Accotink are raising alarm bells among residents concerned about the potential environmental destruction and loss of sports fields. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to fund a $30.5 million dredging project in … Continued
O My Chicken to open in Dice Burger spot
The former Dice Burger spot at 7023 Columbia Pike in Annandale is going to be a new restaurant called O My Chicken, confirms the new tenant, Eddie Sohn. Sohn owns O My Hot Pot & Bar on Annandale Road. He expects O My Chicken to open in two or three months. He hasn’t finalized the menu … Continued
Annandale celebrates the Fourth
While fireworks light up the night, the daylight hours on the Fourth of July are all about pool parties, parades, and picnics.
Crime report: shooting, stabbing, robbery
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners areas during the past week. There was a shooting at 6 a.m. on June 28 in the 6100 block of Willston Drive. The victim said he was approached from behind by two men who displayed handguns then shot him … Continued
New Virginia laws legalize marijuana, abolish death penalty, protect absentee voting
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signs legislation allowing localities to establish green banks. Third from left: bill sponsor Del. Kaye Kory (Annandale). A long list of laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly and signed by Gov. Ralph Northam are now in effect. The following laws took effect July 1 unless otherwise noted: Marijuana Legal possession … Continued
New summer schedule in effect for FCPS summer meal kits
Fairfax County Public Schools is providing free meal kits through Aug. 5. The sites and bus routes are different from the ones in effect during the school year. Summer meal kits are offered on Mondays at 10 sites throughout the county, including Falls Church High School, 8:30-10:30 a.m., through Aug. 2. Next week, the kits … Continued
Fairfax County dashboard tracks evictions by locality
Fairfax County’s new Evictions Dashboard shows there were 31 writs of eviction issued in Annandale from June, 30, 2020, through June 14, 2021. Alexandria had the most with 159, followed by Falls Church (73), McLean (59), Fairfax (54), Herndon (49), Springfield (37), Vienna (34), Reston (32), and Centreville (31). The number for Annandale aligns … Continued
More details emerge on future Annandale Civic Space
Community residents got a chance to explore the plans for the future Annandale Civic Space at a virtual meeting June 29. The new park will be at 7200 Columbia Pike between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department.