Public urged to comment on revised Annandale design guidelines
Toll House Park on Little River Turnpike. The Fairfax County community revitalization staff seeks public comment on an updated version of the Annandale Urban Design Guidelines. The document provides recommendations for multimodal streets, landscaping, streetlights, and other design elements. There will be a virtual presentation on the new guidelines on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. … Continued
Fairfax County Health Department to provide more information on COVID vaccine effort
PatientTrak is assisting the Fairfax County Health Department with vaccine messaging. [PatientTrak] If you registered for a vaccine with the Fairfax County Health Department, there’s no way to know where you stand in the queue or when you’ll be able to receive your appointment. That may change. The Fairfax County Health Department is developing a … Continued
Plan to turn park space into parking lot angers residents
Local residents and environmental advocates are concerned about a plan to create a parking lot inside Justice Park as part of the upcoming expansion of Justice High School in Seven Corners. The park is on Peace Valley Lane across the street from the school. Under a plan under discussion by Fairfax County Public Schools and … Continued
Zoning change proposed for flagpoles
Fairfax County zoning staff are proposing new rules regulating flags and flagpoles. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the rules Feb. 10. After that, the flag regulations will be added to zMOD, the modernization and streamlining of the zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission will vote on zMOD Feb. 10, and the Board … Continued
CVS expands COVID vaccination program to Northern Virginia
CVS to provide COVID vaccinations. [CVS] CVS Health has expanded its list of COVID-19 vaccination sites to 36 stores in Virginia, including stores in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington, reports company spokesperson Amy Thibault. CVS has earlier announced plans to offer vaccinations in 11 states, including 28 stores in Virginia but not Northern Virginia.
Granddaddy’s Skillet opens in Pinecrest Plaza
Granddaddy’s Skillet, the soul food restaurant in Pinecrest Plaza, has finally opened Feb. 3 after yet another setback. The restaurant was initially supposed to open in late 2020, but installing a new ventilation system took longer than expected. The owners, Roxanne and Andre David, had to replace the ventilation system and remove the pizza oven … Continued
New commander named for Mason Police District
Capt. Adcock [FCPD] Capt. Shawn Adcock has been named the commander of the Mason Police District, succeeding Capt. Brooke Wright. He starts the new position on Feb. 13. Wright, who has led the station since April 2018, is moving on to a new position, not yet announced, at the Fairfax County Police Department headquarters. Adcock, … Continued
CVS Health rolls out COVID vaccination program in Virginia
CVS is ready to vaccinate the public. [CVS] CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 11 at a limited number of pharmacies in 11 states, including Virginia, the company announced Feb. 2. In Virginia, CVS is working with the Virginia Department of Health to provide 26,000 vaccine doses at 28 locations. None of them … Continued
Fairfax County School Board approves return-to-school plan
A COVID vaccination clinic for school employees at Inova. [Karen Bolt/FCPS] The Fairfax County School Board on Feb. 2 approved an updated timeline for students returning to school for in-person learning beginning Feb. 16. Under this timeline, presented by Superintendent Scott Brabrand, all students would return by March 16. Students have been learning at home … Continued
Over 800 COVID deaths so far in Fairfax County
A snow virus by Chris Milensky. The Fairfax County Health District (FCHD) reached a grim milestone over the weekend – 800 people died from COVID-19. As of Feb. 2, there have been 60,690 total cases, 3,325 hospitalizations, and 807 deaths in the FCHD.
Native seedling sale starts this week
American Beautyberry Orders open Feb. 2 for the 2021 native seedling sale hosted by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. Seedlings can be picked up April 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and April 17, 9 a.m.-noon at the Sleepy Hollow Bath and Racquet Club, 3516 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church.
Prepare for a snowstorm
January 2019 in Annandale. With the first snowstorm in 2021 headed our way, here’s what you need to know. The National Weather Service is predicting snow three to seven inches of snow on Sunday, a wintry mix on Sunday night, and possibly another one or two inches of snow on Monday.
Summer camp registration open for Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Nature Playce at Hidden Oaks. [Keith Pham] Registration is now open for summer camps at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale. Capacity is limited to 12 children per session. All camps are held outdoors. There are lots of options. Register here.
Crime report: robbery, stabbing, burglary
Two former tenants, after being involved in two incidents in the McLean area, went to a home at the 3400 block of Holly Street in Seven Corners at about 4:40 p.m. on Jan. 27, where they threatened the homeowner with a gun and demanded property, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Officers found the two … Continued
Residents speak out against zoning changes that would destabilize neighborhoods
More than 40 people spoke at a Fairfax County Planning Commission meeting on zMOD Jan. 28, most of them opposing new rules that would make it easier to create an Accessory Living Unit (ALU) and home-based business. By the time the public hearing portion of the meeting was over it was 1 a.m., so the … Continued