Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: April 3 April 2 April 1 March 31 March 30 March 29 March 28
Annandale businesses will host temporary mini-art galleries
“Art in Daily Spaces,” a groundbreaking exhibit that transforms retail and other spaces in Annandale into mini-art galleries, will run from April 13-May 12. Ten artists will display their works across seven locations along Columbia Pike. The project embraces the theme of Pop Art, a movement that incorporates mass-produced objects from popular culture. Community residents … Continued
Police make arrests in ‘street takeover’
Updated: Fairfax County police have arrested two suspects and identified others involved in a “street takeover” in an industrial area of Mason District. Around 3 a.m. on March 31, an officer saw several vehicles pull into a commercial parking lot in the 6600 block of Electronic Drive in Springfield, the FCPD reports. The officer found … Continued
Police offer crime prevention tips
Be alert when out alone and improve the security at your home and business. Those are among the best ways to avoid being a crime victim, MPO Stacy Sassano, crime prevention officer at the Mason Police Station, said at the April 2 meeting of station’s Community Advisory Committee at the Korean Community Center in Annandale. … Continued
Funding requested for Seven Corners intersection improvements
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is seeking public comments on 24 projects, including the Seven Corners ring road. The projects were proposed by nine jurisdictions vying to have their priorities included in the NVTA’s six-year regional plan for FY 2024-29. Comments on individual projects can be submitted until May 19. After the public engagement … Continued
Democrats blast Republican bill to rename Dulles Airport for Trump
A proposal by Republicans in Congress to rename Dulles Airport for Trump is sparking outrage among Democrats. A bill introduced in the house by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) states: “The Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the ‘Donald J. … Continued
Doggy daycare coming to Barcroft Plaza
Playful Pack, a place offering dog daycare, boarding, and washing, is coming to Barcroft Plaza. The facility is expected to open at the end of the summer or early fall, depending on when the permits are approved, said Tyler Parker, a co-owner of Playful Pack LLC, along with his wife Alyssa and his brother, Scott. … Continued
VDOT announces repaving program
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s 2024 repaving plan includes these projects in the Annandale/Mason District area: The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual meeting for April 11, 7 p.m., on paving and bike lane projects in the Braddock, Mason, and Springfield districts. Join the meeting on Teams here. FCDOT projects in the … Continued
Landmark area apartment complex sold
The Mason at Van Dorn garden apartment complex near the Landmark redevelopment site has sold for about $225 million, the Washington Business Journal reports. A partnership of Shoreham Capital and Bridge Investment Group acquired the complex from CIM Group. Mason at Van Dorn, located at 400 S. Van Dorn Street in Alexandria’s West End, has … Continued
BC7RC relaunched as the Crossroads & Corners Coalition
The Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation has a new name: It’s now the Crossroads & Corners Coalition (C3). The group plans to roll out a new logo and website within the next couple of weeks, says C3 President Mike Van Atta. “The old name was cumbersome,” Van Atta says. “It was a mouthful; people couldn’t … Continued
Man arrested for motorcycle crash
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for causing a crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads on March 10. Jose Rigoberto Alvarenga Machado, 35, of Falls Church, was charged with failure to yield while making a left turn, the FCPD announced April 1. He was served a … Continued
Artists have space to work at Studios @ 307
Here’s an idea for repurposing underutilized office buildings in Mason District – convert them into art studios, like Studios @ 307 in Falls Church. Studios @ 307 is located in a two-story former office building at 307 E. Annandale Road. It houses 18 art studios and a handful of art-adjacent small businesses, says Tom Gittins, … Continued
Police to offer safety tips at April 2 meeting
A recent brutal assault on a business owner in Annandale highlights the need for residents to learn how to protect themselves in scary situations. The Mason Police District’s Community Advisory Committee invites the community to a presentation on personal safety tips at its next meeting, Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be … Continued
Jimenez vows to fight for continuing vacuum leaf service
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez told the audience at the Budget Town Hall he hosted on March 28 that he is working to ensure the county will continue vacuum leaf service. Fairfax County collects leaves for only about 25,000 households, but the vast majority of them are in Mason District. Last July, the Department of … Continued
Youngkin vetoes bills on marijuana sales, firearms, and the minimum wage
Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed numerous bills that had been Democratic priorities, including measures to establish a retail marijuana market, to increase the minimum wage, and to address gun violence. In vetoing the marijuana bill, Youngkin cited concerns about children’s health and safety. Currently, Virginia allows adults to possess small amounts of marijuana, … Continued