Guests at new Bailey’s shelter share their stories of homelessness
Robert, a guest at the new Bailey’s shelter, at the reception desk. Relationships gone bad, alcoholism, overwhelming grief, and bad luck – those are some of the reasons people ended up at the new homeless shelter on Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads. The brand-new Bailey’s Crossroads Shelter and Supportive Housing, as the facility is officially … Continued
County seeks public input on dog parks
Play time at the Mason District Dog Park. If you have a dog, are you happy with the off-leash dog parks operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority? Let the Park Authority know by filling out a survey. The results will guide future planning. The survey will be available through Dec. 15. There are 11 … Continued
Community honors outgoing school board member Sandy Evans
Sandy Evans (sixth from left). The Mason District school community paid tribute to school board member Sandy Evans at a farewell reception Nov. 21 at Justice High School. Evans, who represented Mason District on the board for the past 10 years, is retiring at the end of the year. Her successor, Ricardy Anderson, was elected … Continued
Residents complain about assisted living/group home planned for Trammell Road
The building under construction at 7816 Trammell Road. Residents of Lafayette Village upset about an assisted living/group home under construction in their neighborhood got a chance to air their concerns directly to the developer, Allen Wong, at the community’s HOA board meeting Nov. 21. Wong, the owner of a property at 7816 Trammell Road in … Continued
Live/work concept proposed for Skyline office buildings
Mission Lofts The developer of Mission Lofts, the live-work building under construction at 5600 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, is planning to replicate that concept at the Skyline Center. Robert Seldin, of Highland Square Holdings, hopes to approve the first leases at Mission Lofts by the end of the year. Under a flexible concept approved … Continued
New ordinance regulates e-scooters
E-scooters on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a Shared Mobility Device (SMD) ordinance on Nov. 19 that will govern devices such as app-based e-scooters. The ordinance takes effect Jan. 1. In February, the Virginia General Assembly passed a law giving local governments authority to establish regulations or a … Continued
New grocery store coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
A sign on the future grocery store on Leesburg Pike. A Food Star grocery store is opening up in the former Toys R Us building at 5521 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads – possibly by the end of the year. Toys R Us closed in 2018 after the company filed for bankruptcy. Food Star is … Continued
Improvements proposed for McDonald’s in Bailey’s Crossroads
A rendering of the McDonald’s project in Bailey’s Crossroads. The McDonald’s at 4803 Leesburg Pike is slated to get an “extreme makeover,” said land use attorney Evan Pritchard of the Venable law firm, at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation. The exterior of the fast food restaurant, located in Bailey’s Crossroads … Continued
Denny’s set to open this week
The new Denny’s, at 5501 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, is scheduled to open at 9 a.m. this Thursday, Nov. 21. The menu will be the same as all the other Denny’s, featuring hearty breakfasts and American standards like burgers, steaks, and shakes. New items include apple bourbon pancaked, double chocolate pancake puppies, and French … Continued
Two dogs win Chico’s Top Pet Model contest
Zeus and Catherine Garcia at the photo event at Chico’s. The final voting was so close, so two dogs, Zeus and Eevee, will share the spotlight as Chico’s Top Pet Model(s). They will be featured on the marketing materials for Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza. The dog fashion competition featured two phases: a … Continued
Engineering plan outlines concept for Route 7 bus rapid transit
A conceptual plan for the Route 7 bus rapid transit system. [Envision Route 7] A bus rapid transit (BRT) system along Route 7 – between the Mark Center in Alexandria and Tysons – has moved a tiny bit closer to reality as the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission formally accepted an engineering report on Nov. 14. … Continued
Self-driving vehicle selected for Merrifield shuttle
The EZ10 self-driving shuttle Dominion Energy selected the French company, EasyMile, for the autonomous electric shuttle pilot project planned for the Merrifield area, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority announced. EasyMile’s EZ10 self-driving vehicle will shuttle passengers between the Dunn Loring Metro station and the Mosaic District. The EZ10 model has a track record of more … Continued
Clothing drive seeks socks and pajamas
Help keep homeless adults and needy children warm this winter: Annandale realtor Vivianne Couts is again asking the public to donate socks for the homeless and has added a Jammies for Juniors drive to collect pajamas for kids. New, packaged socks for adults or kids and PJs for kids can be brought to PR Performance … Continued
I-395 tolls take effect Nov. 17
The express lanes on Interstate 395 – running for eight miles from near Edsall Road to the entrance of the 14th Street Bridge – will take effect on Sunday night, Nov. 17. The two reversible HOV lanes are becoming three HOV or toll lanes in each direction. To drive on the express lanes, you’ll need … Continued
Cleanup project draws dozens of volunteers to Americana Drive
Mike and Sheila Bishop About 30 volunteers spent some time on their Veterans’ Day holiday picking up litter and construction debris along Americana Drive in Annandale. Among the items found: several rugs, big pieces of concrete, lots of water bottles, and an uncashed check for $300, reports volunteer Sheila Bishop. Philip Latasa, of Friends of … Continued