Raising Cane’s will replace Wendy’s at Gatehouse Plaza
Raising Cane’s will open a new restaurant on the site of Wendy’s at 3040 Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield, according to the Washington Business Journal. Raising Cane’s is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in chicken fingers and crinkle-cut fries. Wendy’s is still open. Raising Cane’s entered into a lease agreement for the property and expects … Continued
The Taste of Annandale needs volunteers
Help make the Taste of Annandale a success, The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services has developed a sign-up process outlining several shift options for volunteers to help ensure the event runs smoothly. Sign up here. The Taste of Annandale is a family-friendly street festival on Sept. 20, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., … Continued
Residential cut-through permit zones approved in Mason District
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 approved two “residential cut-through permit zones” in Mason District. One of the zones is between Sleepy Hollow Road, Juniper Lane, and Leesburg Pike. The other one affects homes between Columbia Pike and Old Columbia Pike. Back in February, the board amended the County Code to allow … Continued
Mason arts council hosts a social hour
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Advisory Council The Mason Arts Advisory Council invites artists, artist friends and the arts-curious to a social gathering at O’my ChiQ & Bar on Friday, Sept. 12, 5-7:30 p.m. This will be the third social hour hosted by the Mason Arts Advisory Council at the O’my ChiQ … Continued
Democrats anticipate a record-breaking win
It’s not only critical that the Democrats win this year; they need to win big to send a message to the nation, said candidate for governor Abigail Spanberger at a campaign event for James Walkinshaw. Walkinshaw, a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is running in a special election on Sept. 9 for … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is sold out!
We’ve gotten so many vendors already for the 2025 Taste of Annandale – with another two and a half weeks to go – that we’ve run out of space. The Taste of Annandale is a free community festival on Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. … Continued
Happy Labor Day!
Water level to be lowered at Lake Accotink
The Fairfax County Park Authority will lower the water level at Lake Accotink after Labor Day in order to complete an assessment of the dam. The assessment is being conducted to evaluate the integrity of the structure and identify any maintenance or repair needs, the Park Authority states. The marina and dam area will remain … Continued
Sabrina Mattin launches campaign for BoS
Sabrina Mattin, a small business owner and community activist, is running as a Democrat for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. That position will be vacant if Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw is elected to Congress in a special election on Sept. 9. School Board members Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock) and … Continued
School board sues the U.S. Education Department
The Fairfax County School Board filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education on Aug. 28 over a conflict involving bathroom rights for transgender students. The Education Department had claimed FCPS is in violation of Title IX because it allows trans students to use the bathroom and locker room that conforms to their gender, … Continued
Labor Day closures
Most county facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. Here’s the schedule: Fairfax County offices – closed. Public schools – closed. Voting for the 11th Congressional District special election – closed. Park Authority rec centers – open 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center and Historic House – closed. Libraries … Continued
Police arrest fugitive in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County Police arrested a fugitive in Bailey’s Crossroads on Aug. 28 who was wanted in connection with a disorderly conduct call and “considered to be armed and dangerous.” The police department put out a notice on Aug. 27 stating Asenai Tesfamariam Zigita was wanted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Eluding, and Driving on … Continued
Weapon detectors to be added at school board meetings
Anyone attending a Fairfax County School Board meeting will be required to pass through a weapon detector, FCPS announced. “The program is the newest layer of security implemented by the division to maximize the safety of our community, including all students, staff, school board members, and members of the public who attend these meetings,” FCPS … Continued
Supervisors approve the honorary name ‘Seoul Boulevard’ for John Marr Drive
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 passed a resolution from Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez to bestow the honorary name, “Seoul Boulevard,” on a portion of John Marr Drive in recognition of the contributions of the Korean American community. A previous proposal from Jimenez to recognize the Korean community with an honorary name … Continued
Free tickets offered for DC Power game
Pablo Amaya, the owner of RAMP Optimal Performance and Wellness in Annandale and an assistant coach for DC United, is now the medical and performance coach for DC Power FC, a professional soccer club for women. DC Power, now in its second year, is affiliated with DC United and plays in the USL Super League. … Continued