Landmark Mall redevelopment project moving forward
A preliminary illustration of the Landmark Mall project. More details are emerging on Foulger-Pratt’s plans for redeveloping Landmark Mall, the Washington Business Journal reports. The 52-acre site will be anchored by a new Inova Health System hospital, which will replace the existing Inova Alexandria Hospital on Seminary Road.
Public engagement, transparency lacking in selection of new police chief, NAACP charges
Kevin Davis [NBC Washington] The Fairfax County NAACP is disappointed with the appointment of Kevin Davis as the new chief of the Fairfax County Police Department and charges the selection process excluded meaningful public participation, transparency, and accountability. Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay announced the appointment of Davis April 23.
Fairfax Water plans new pump station on Sleepy Hollow Road
An illustration of the new pump station slated for Sleepy Hollow Road. [Fairfax Water] Fairfax Water is planning a new pump station for drinking water at 2959 Sleepy Hollow Road next to the Seven Corners fire station. There’s a single-family house on the property that had been used as a dentist’s office. Fairfax Water intends … Continued
Walk-in COVID vaccinations available at Tysons center
Former department store converted to a COVID vaccination site. [InsideNoVa] After months of extensive backups to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Fairfax County now has enough vaccine for everyone age 16 and up who wants it. As a result, the Health Department is now allowing first-come, first-served walk-in vaccinations at the new Tysons Community Vaccination Center … Continued
Lions Club volunteers assemble oatmeal packets for the needy
More than a dozen members of local Lions Clubs put together oatmeal packets for needy families April 27 in an assembly line process at the Glory Days Grill in Barcroft Plaza. Pam Martinov, of the Bailey’s Crossroads Host Lions Club, said the group planned to package 4,000 servings of fortified oatmeal and drop them off … Continued
Supervisors approve one-cent property tax decrease
The Fairfax County Government Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a marked-up version of a FY22 budget April 27 that includes a 1-cent decrease in the real estate tax rate for homeowners. The 1-cent cut was initially proposed by County Executive Bryan Hill. Most homeowners will see a tax increase, however, as real … Continued
Pedestrian struck and killed in Annandale
A 77-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car at 10 p.m. April 26 near the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Backlick Road in Annandale. Detectives from the Fairfax County County Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit have preliminarily determined that Choon Yoo, of Annandale, was crossing Little River Turnpike from north to … Continued
Explore a Park: Pine Ridge Park displaced a small Black community
The Bo White Community Gardens This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in this series explored Toll House Park. The 42.7-acre Pine Ridge Park in Annandale features several ball fields, community gardens, a trail through the woods, a cemetery, and a fascinating history. The site … Continued
Residents demand answers on parking lot in Justice Park
A meeting on a proposed parking lot in Justice Park was held in the park’s outdoor classroom. About 100 people showed up at a meeting at Justice Park Sunday afternoon to learn more about a plan to create a parking lot in the park – and strategize on how to fight it. Fairfax County Public … Continued
Fairfax County Board appoints new police chief
Kevin Davis The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on April 23 appointed Kevin Davis as chief of the Fairfax County Police Department. Davis served as the City of Baltimore’s police commissioner from 2015 to 2018. He was previously chief of police of Anne Arundel County, Md. (2013-14) and assistant chief of the Prince George’s County, … Continued
Man stabbed in Bailey’s Crossroads
A was stabbed in the upper body as he was standing outside a business in the 3800 block of S. George Mason Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads shortly after midnight on April 20, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. He was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life threatening.
Family of homicide victim reaches out to the community
Hernan Leiva The family of Hernan Leiva, who was killed in a parking lot in the Skyline area of Bailey’s Crossroads April 17, launched a GoFundMe site to raise funds to help with funeral costs. Leiva, age 58, worked at the Target in Skyline. He was attacked by a coworker when he arrived at work early … Continued
Gov. Northam eases more COVID restrictions
Bar seating now allowed. Now that increasing numbers of Virginians have received the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ralph Northam is easing restrictions on public gatherings. Northam announced April 22 that sports and entertainment venues may begin to operate with expanded capacity, and social gathering limits will increase beginning May 15.
Boys invited to an open house for Cub Scout Pack 150
Cub Scouts in Pack 150 enjoy an outing before the pandemic. All boys in kindergarten through fourth grade and their parents are invited to a Scouting Night and Open House to learn about Cub Scout Pack 150 and the fun programs Scouting has to offer. The event is Monday, April 26, 6-8 p.m., at Mason … Continued
High schools will hold outdoor graduation ceremonies
Graduation yard signs are popping up. Fairfax County Public Schools will hold in-person outdoor graduation ceremonies in May and June for the Class of 2021. Social distancing rules will apply. More details will be announced later.