Man arrested for breaking into cars
Jalloh [FCPD] Fairfax County Police arrested a man after he was observed tampering with vehicles in the 7200 block of Auburn Street in the Annandale Acres neighborhood shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. A responding officer heard a car alarm going off and saw a man running from the car. Police found he had … Continued
Early voting under way for Democratic primary
Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary election is March 3, and absentee in-person voting is already going on at the Fairfax County Government Center. While only Democratic candidates will be the ballot, any registered voter can vote on Super Tuesday. Virginia holds open primaries, and voters don’t register by party. There will be 14 candidates on the … Continued
Green Spring Gardens was created 50 years ago, thanks to a generous gift from a fascinating family
The horticultural center at Green Spring Gardens. In recognition of Green Spring Gardens’ 50th anniversary in 2020, the park is scheduling a series of events all year, including a big celebration in October. The anniversary year kicked off Jan. 18 with a winter lecture about how the county acquired the land from the Straight family … Continued
The 3A bus serving Annandale could be eliminated
The 3A bus in Falls Church. [Shane Ramkissoon] The proposal states the 3A route is targeted for elimination because of “low ridership.” The 3A Metrobus route in Annandale could be eliminated if the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board approves a budget proposal that also includes many other bus route changes and fare hikes. The 3A bus … Continued
School news roundup
Members of Annandale High School’s Lady Atoms basketball teams read weekly to students at Braddock Elementary School. The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Electric buses – Fairfax County Public Schools is adding eight electric school buses to its fleet. Dominion … Continued
Free health screenings on MLK Day
Kaiser Permanente is hosting a Martin Luther King Day of Service event with free health screenings for families Monday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the First Christian Church of Falls Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, in Seven Corners. Kaiser Permanente will provide blood pressure and BMI testing, glucose testing, cholesterol testing, wellness exams for children … Continued
Substitute teacher arrested for taking indecent liberties with students
Keys [FCPD] A 60-year-old substitute teacher at Glasgow Middle School is facing two felony charges after it was reported that he had inappropriate contact with several students over the last two months. Albert Keys, of Lorton was arrested by the Fairfax County Police Department ’s Major Crimes Bureau Child Abuse Squad Jan. 16. He faces … Continued
Hair Cuttery plans to trim its portfolio
The Hair Cuttery in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. The Ratner Cos., the owner of the Hair Cuttery chain and other salons, plans to close about 10 percent of its stores beginning this month. According to a Jan. 16 press release, the decision to close stores follows “a comprehensive evaluation of its locations that took … Continued
New Giant will have special features
The new Giant nears completion. A date has been set for the opening of the Giant grocery store under construction in the Seven Corners Shopping Center – March 6. The Giant replaces a Shoppers grocery store that closed in September. The new store will have lots of special features, including a fresh fruit-cutting station and will offer the … Continued
County seeks community insights on human services
The Fairfax County Human Services Council, a community group appointed by the Board of Supervisors, invites members of the public to participate in a Community Engagement Session on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7-9 p.m., at the Heritage Center, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The meeting will be in Conference Room A and B on the first … Continued
Superintendent seeks more money for schools
Brabrand Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand proposes a $3.2 billion fiscal year 2021 budget that includes funding increases for teacher compensation, special education, and high-need schools. The proposed budget represents an increase of $172.2 million, or 5.8 percent, over the budget approved for the current year. It calls for an $89.7 million (4.2 … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves Chick-Fil-A
These buildings in central Annandale will be replaced by a Chick-Fil-A. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors easily approved a zoning special exception Jan. 14 to allow construction of a Chick-fil-A drive-through restaurant on Little River Turnpike in central Annandale. No one spoke during the public hearing on the proposal, and none of the supervisors raised … Continued
Annandale man arrested for firearm violation
A firearm incident in the 7400 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale Jan. 13 led to the arrest of Baxon Hwang, 70, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man was working at an apartment complex with a leaf blower at about 2 p.m. when Hwang reportedly ran out of an apartment, grabbed him … Continued
Pier One is closing
Pier One Imports at 5857 Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads. The Pier One Imports store in Bailey’s Crossroads is closing. A store manager said it hasn’t been determined when that will happen. Meanwhile, a sign in the window says everything is marked down 20 to 40 percent. A Jan. 6 earnings report from the home decor company … Continued
General Assembly considers drivers’ licenses for undocumented residents
From the left: Lenka Mendoza-Larco; Jonathan Cano of the Centreville Immigration Forum; Emma Violand-Sanchez, founder of the Dream Project; Dream beneficiary Danna Chavez-Calvi; Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg; and Andres Tobar, executive director of the Shirlington Employment and Education Center. Now that Democrats control the Virginia General Assembly, advocates for immigrants’ right are hopeful that a law will … Continued