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FCPS schools closed through April 10

March 13, 2020

#Annandale, #coronavirus, #health, #schools

FCPS schools are closed through April 10, Superintendent Scott Brabrand announced March 13 in response to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Schools will be open on Monday, March 16, so students and staff can pick up their things and staff can hand out laptops or other digital devices for students in grades 3-8 who don’t … Continued

Northam closes schools statewide for two weeks in response to coronavirus

March 13, 2020

#Annandale, #coronavirus, #health, #Northam, #schools, #state government

Stores are having trouble keeping supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer in stock, like this Giant in Mason District. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered all public schools in Virginia to close for at least two weeks “in response to the continued spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.” The governor’s March 13 announcement states, … Continued

Tax increase would fund county priorities

March 13, 2020

#budget, #funding, #housing, #real estate, #taxes

Mason Supervisor Penny Gross told the audience at the Budget Town Hall she has signs to give out to residents concerned about speeding on neighborhood streets. Contact her office if you want a sign. At the Mason District Budget Town Hall March 12, Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill and Chief Financial Officer Joe Mondoro explained … Continued

Virginia governor declares state of emergency as coronavirus spreads

March 12, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #coronavirus, #health, #NOVA, #state government

Gov. Northam speaks at a coronavirus briefing. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency March 12, as the number of people who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow. That declaration allows the governor to ease regulatory rules and more easily coordinate with federal officials. In addition, Northam said, large state-run conferences and events … Continued

Rep. Connolly honors Camelot Neighborhood Watch Program on its 40th anniversary

March 12, 2020

#Annandale, #Connolly, #crime, #neighborhood groups

Ken Hopke (left), Camelot’s Neighborhood Watch coordinator, and Marlon Dubisson of Rep. Gerry Connolly’s staff with a reprint of the Congressional Record page honoring the community’s Neighborhood Watch program. Rep. Gerry Connolly recognized the Camelot community’s Neighborhood Watch Program on its 40th anniversary on the floor of Congress. Marlon Dubisson, Connolly’s outreach director, presented the … Continued

Needle exchange program proposed for Seven Corners

March 11, 2020

#Annandale, #drugs, #health, #Seven Corners

NovaSalud is based in this building at 2946 Sleepy Hollow Road. The Fairfax County Health Department is seeking community feedback on a “comprehensive harm-reduction program” that would allow heroin and other drug users to exchange their dirty needles for clean ones. The needle exchange program would save lives, as dirty needles lead to the spread … Continued

School news roundup

March 11, 2020

#Annandale, #children, #education, #schools

First-graders at Wakefield Forest Elementary School used teamwork to celebrate the 110th day of school The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Wind winners – Glasgow Middle School students Arthur Prudius and Darren Nguyen won the Dominion Energy KidWind Challenge. They … Continued

Schools will be closed on March 16

March 10, 2020

#Annandale, #coronavirus, #health, #schools

Fairfax County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, Superintendent Scott Brabrand announced this afternoon. March 16 will be designated a staff development day to give educators an opportunity to prepare for the possibility of distance learning in case schools have to be closed due to the worsening spread of coronavirus. Students will … Continued

Hit-and-run driver arrested

March 10, 2020

#accidents, #Annandale, #pedestrians, #police

Claros [FCPD] Fairfax County Police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal hit-and-run accident Feb. 1 on Industrial Road near Backlick Road in the Springfield area of Mason District. Willams Claros, 52, of Alexandria, was arrested March 10 and charged with involuntary manslaughter and felony hit-and-run. He was taken to the Fairfax County … Continued

Virginia General Assembly approves bills on taxes, guns, marijuana, and much more

March 10, 2020

#Annandale, #General Assembly, #state government, #taxes

The General Assembly The Virginia General Assembly has mostly wrapped up for the year – except for a budget bill that is expected to be approved March 12. Some of the bills being sent to Gov. Ralph Northam, include the following: Taxes – The gas tax would be raised 5 cents a year over the … Continued

FCPS sets up coronavirus response team

March 10, 2020

#Annandale, #Brabrand, #coronavirus, #health, #schools

FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand and school board chair Karen Corbett-Sanders speak in a video about their plans for dealing with coronavirus. Fairfax County Public Schools officials are taking steps to address coronavirus (COVID-19) by setting up a crisis response team, considering instructional options and other issues in case schools are closed, stepping up cleaning procedures for … Continued

Seven Corners nail salon robbed

March 9, 2020

#Annandale, #crime, #robbery, #Seven Corners

The Seven Corners Popeyes (left). Fairfax County Police report a commercial robbery on March 7 in Seven Corners. A man entered Nails for You at 6393 Seven Corners Center shortly after 7 p.m., implied he had a weapon, demanded money, then ran away. The suspect was described as black and wearing a hoodie. There was … Continued

K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot coming to Seven Corners

March 9, 2020

#Bailey's Crossroads, #businesses, #redevelopment, #restaurants, #Seven Corners

This building has been empty since Fortune closed in 2019. A K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot restaurant is coming to the building formerly occupied by the Fortune restaurant in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. The building, at 6249 Seven Corners Center, is going through a total renovation. The work is just getting started, but … Continued

Coach CJ event raises funds for scholarships

March 9, 2020

#charity, #community events, #Falls Church High School, #pools, #sports

From the left: John Cascella, Nancy Joyner, Casey Tripp, and Kristin Joyner. Members of the Falls Church High School and Holmes Run Pool communities gathered at the Annandale Fire Station March 7 for food, dancing, and a silent auction. It was the sixth annual Coach CJ Celebration hosted by Nancy Joyner to celebrate the life … Continued

Health officials working to contain spread of coronavirus, identify people at risk

March 8, 2020

#Annandale, #coronavirus, #emergencies, #health, #safety, #state government

Health and government officials speak at a March 8 briefing on coronavirus. From the left: Fairfax County Health Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Avensu, Virginia Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver, and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay. Two people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (officially known as COVID-19) in Virginia, but, “at this … Continued