Men arrested for shooting in Wakefield Park
Werzeg [FCPD] The weekend crime report from the Fairfax County Police Department includes an incident of reckless discharge of a firearm and narcotics possession at Wakefield Park in Annandale at about 4:45 p.m. on May 30. Someone had called the police to report a group of men shooting guns into the air in the park. … Continued
Annandale opens up, as Phase 1 of loosened COVID restrictions takes effect
Outdoor dining at the Foxfire Grill in Pinecrest Plaza in Annandale. As Fairfax County entered Phase 1 of the reopening plan on Friday, people were out and about in the Annandale/Mason District area all weekend, gathering in parks, getting haircuts, shopping, and eating out at designated outdoor seating areas. A beautiful spring day in Luria … Continued
Restaurants begin allowing outdoor dining
Silverado serves customers on outdoor tables. As Fairfax County moved into Phase 1 of the reopening guidelines, a few local restaurants started offering outdoor table service. Phase 1, which started Friday, May 29, allows restaurants to operate with outdoor seating at 50 percent capacity. It’s the first step toward easing restrictions in place since the … Continued
CVS offers COVID-19 tests in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads
The CVS in central Annandale. CVS now offers drive-through COVID-19 testing at its stores in Annandale (7205 Little River Turnpike) and Bailey’s Crossroads (3401 Charles St.). To receive a test, you must meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria and age guidelines. To determine if you are eligible, an online questionnaire asks about symptoms, underlying … Continued
Huge crowd turns up for free food at Falls Church HS
Volunteers bring boxes of food to people’s cars. People started lining up at 8 a.m. for a food giveaway event at Falls Church High School May 28 that started at 1 p.m. The event, aimed at aiding families struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic, was sponsored by Comunidad and Supervisor Rodney Lusk of the Lee … Continued
Tuesday Morning store in Bailey’s Crossroads is closing
A typical home decor display. [Tuesday Morning] The Tuesday Morning store at 3501 Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads, is one of 132 stores on the company’s closure list, as part of its Chapter 11 filing. Tuesday Morning specializes in home goods at low prices. The Tuesday Morning Corp. announced May 27 it will pursue … Continued
Fairfax County will hire hundreds of contact tracers
Contact tracers play a key role in curbing the spread of COVID-19. [NBC Bay Area] The Fairfax County Health Department plans to hire up to 400 contact tracers to help monitor people who might be infected with COVID-19 and anyone they’ve been in contact with. The Health Department has been conducting contact investigations since the … Continued
Fairfax County board approves rules for outdoor dining
The Board of Supervisors meet virtually. In preparation for Fairfax County moving into Phase 1 of Virginia’s reopening plan, the Board of Supervisors adopted an emergency ordinance May 28 to temporarily permit outdoor dining and fitness activities. Fairfax County enters Phase 1 on Friday, May 29. Currently, restaurants are only allowed to offer carryout and … Continued
Accident on Hummer Road causes power outage
Car hits utility police on Hummer Road. [Brent Baker] Hummer Road in Annandale was closed this morning, after a car crashed into a utility pole knocking down wires between Royce Street and Championship Drive, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Championship Court lost power at about 10:30 a.m., according to a resident. Utility workers restoring … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads gets a Harbor Freight hardware store
Harbor Freight is in the former Babies R Us spot. Harbor Freight, a hardware store at 5723 Columbia Pike next to Aldi in Bailey’s Crossroads, had a soft opening May 26 and is planning an official opening for June 13. Harbor Freight sells tools at discounted prices, including automotive tools, power tools, garden tools, building … Continued
Fairfax County athletic fields will reopen Friday
Mason District Park in Annandale. The Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax County Public Schools, and the county’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services are reopening outdoor athletic fields on Friday, May 29. This covers more than 850 fields, including synthetic turf fields, at Fairfax County parks and public schools and only applies to walk-on use … Continued
Virginia requires face coverings in public places
Felix the Bear, who lives on Davian Drive in Annandale, takes public health seriously. [Liz Milner via Nextdoor] Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed an executive order requiring people to wear face coverings in public indoor settings to help contain the spread of coronavirus. The rules takes effect May 29. Northam also called for emergency standards … Continued
Libraries to offer curbside pickups
George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. The Fairfax County Public Library system will begin curbside pickup of holds and grab bags on Monday, June 1. Curbside pickup is available at all branches, including George Mason Regional Library in Annandale and Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To prevent the … Continued
Fairfax County to begin reopening May 29
A COVID testing event at Annandale High School on May 23. Fairfax County, along with other Northern Virginia jurisdictions, will be able to meet the criteria for entering Phase 1 of Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan for reopening, states Board of Supervisors chair Jeffrey McKay. As a result, Fairfax County will enter Phase 1 on Friday, … Continued
Virginia decriminalizes marijuana
A Beyond Hello medical marijuana dispensary owned by the Jushi Co. The company plans to open a state-approved dispensary in Manassas. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law several bills May 21 passed by the General Assembly relating to the decriminalization of marijuana possession. The new laws take effect July 1. Anyone caught by the … Continued