Faced with growing public criticism, Police Chief Davis vows to listen to community on racial bias and SROs
FCPD Police Chief Kevin Davis [Reston Now] Fairfax County’s new police chief, Kevin Davis, promised to listen to community concerns about racial bias on the police force and step up training. “I’m committed to diversity,” Davis said during a meeting of the Police Civilian Review Panel May 26. After Davis started the job, on May … Continued
Local photographer turns cicadas into media stars
Many people think of cicadas as creepy and annoying – but they can also be cute, fun, and talented. That’s the positive side of the Brood X invasion highlighted by photographer Oxana Ware of North Arlington.
Park Authority to upgrade lighting at Wakefield Park
Wakefield Skate Park The Fairfax County Park Authority announced plans May 25 to upgrade the lighting for the tennis courts, skate park, and basketball courts at Wakefield Park in Annandale.
Seven Corners pedestrian bridge improvements would discourage loitering and vandalism
One of the stairwells at the pedestrian bridge in Seven Corners. Fairfax County is considering several options for retrofitting the pedestrian bridge over Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners to minimize problems with littering, vandalism, and loitering. The project would replace the non-structural concrete panels on the two stairwells with more visually open materials. The objective … Continued
Fire damages house near Roundtree Park
A fire started outside this house in the Falls Church area. [FCFRD] A couple and their child were forced to evacuate after they discovered a fire at their home on Ted Drive in the Falls Church area of Mason District on May 23, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. Firefighters from the Fairfax … Continued
Amazon Fresh opens in Franconia this week
The Amazon Fresh Store in Franconia. [Alexandria Living] Curious about the Amazon Fresh grocery store coming to Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads? Stop by for a preview at the Amazon Fresh opening May 27 in Franconia. The Amazon Fresh in Bailey’s Crossroads is expected to open in late 2022 in the former Safeway space.
COVID vaccine available at Braddock Hall this week
COVID vaccinations are offered at many places in Fairfax County, including Tysons Corner mall. There will be a COVID-19 vaccine clinic May 26, 27, and 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Braddock Hall, 9002 Burke Lake Road in Burke. Make an appointment here. You can also drop by as walk-in vaccinations will be available, too. The … Continued
Fairfax County libraries reopen for normal service June 5
George Mason Regional Library, before the pandemic. Fairfax County libraries are reopening for normal service – with no capacity limits – on Saturday, June 5. Community members will be able to reserve most library meeting rooms starting on June 5.
Planning Commission approves rehabilitation of Holmes Run Wastewater Pump Station
The entrance to the Holmes Run Wastewater Pump Station at 6623 Dearborn Drive. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved plans on May 19 to rehabilitate the wastewater pump station at the corner of Dearborn Drive and Sleepy Hollow Road. Built in 1957, it’s one of the oldest pump stations in Fairfax County. The improvements will … Continued
Construction of pickleball courts to start next week
Work is starting on a project to create two pickleball courts at Wakefield Park in Annandale.
Woman assaulted in dollar store restroom
Fairfax County Police detectives are seeking witnesses to a sexual assault that occurred at the Dollar Tree at 7448 Little River Turnpike in Annandale at around 4 p.m. on May 13. A woman reported that she went to the bathroom inside the store, when a man entered and then sexually assaulted her. A description of … Continued
Weekly crime report: burglary, robbery
Here’s the weekly crime report from the Fairfax County Police Department for the Mason Police District: The Number One Laundry at 6493 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia was burglarized on May 17. Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm shortly after 1 a.m. and found Melik Gizaw, 19, of Alexandria, inside the business. He was … Continued
K Market grocery store opens in Annandale
The K Market international grocery store opened May 21 on John Marr Drive in Annandale. The huge store is the anchor for the new retail center that replaced the old Kmart.
Former Steinhorst building available for lease
The brick building in the center of Annandale that housed Steinhorst Plumbing for decades is available for rent, as of May 19. After Steinhorst closed over a year ago, another plumbing company, Truealty, took over the space briefly.
Construction to start next year on an apartment building on Columbia Pike
An illustration of Alta Crossroads. [Wood Partners] Construction of a long-planned apartment project on Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads could start next year. The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning for the project four years ago. If the design, permitting, and construction processes go smoothly, the building could be completed in 2024.