Volunteers needed for meal-packaging event
A previous meal-packing event. [Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club] The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club invites the community to participate in a meal-packaging event to assemble 15,000 meals for the needy. The event, co-hosted by Arlington Moose Lodge 131 and the Outreach Program, is Jan. 5, noon-2 p.m., at the Moose Lodge, 5710 Scoville St., Falls Church. … Continued
Drug arrests reported in Lincolnia
McDowell Three men were charged with drug possession on Dec. 28 in the Lincolnia area, the Fairfax Police Department reports. Officers spotted several men at about 7:20 p.m. acting suspicious while sitting in a car at the Crystal Woods apartment complex. While speaking to them, officers saw marijuana, and the men were detained for questioning. Justin … Continued
Community for seniors with dementia to open later this winter
The courtyard A new home for people with dementia is set to open in Annandale in March 2019. The Renaissance memory-care community, at 7112 Braddock Road, will have 24 beds for people in the early or mid-stages of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and 23 for people in the later stages of the disease. … Continued
Organic grocery store coming to Pinecrest Plaza
The possible future home of an Earth Fare store. Earth Fare, a grocery store that specializes in natural, organic products, could be coming to Pinecrest Plaza in the spot formerly occupied by Staples. Several Pinecrest Plaza tenants say they’ve heard from their landlord that Earth Fare is coming and are eagerly anticipating having the store … Continued
2018: The year in review
The story about Kmart closing got the most hits this year. Here’s a look back at some of the stories we published in 2018: January Justice High School students select Wolves as the school mascot. Kruger’s Antiques Plus on Little River Turnpike, an Annandale institution for 39 years, is forced to close. The Jefferson Fire … Continued
Crime report: burglary and assault
Fairfax County Police arrested Raymond Braxton, 27, of no fixed address, at about 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 23 for burglary, speed to elude, and driving on a suspended license. After breaking into a house in the 3200 block of Decourcey Court, Annandale, and taking the victim’s personal belongings and car, officers found Braxton in the … Continued
Parkwood Apartments to get a makeover
The Parkwood [Apartments.com] The Parkwood Apartments in Bailey’s Crossroads are in line to get a much-needed renovation, thanks to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The FCRHA, the county’s affordable housing agency. approval of $30 million in tax-exempt bonds and $2.5 million from the county’s Housing Blueprint Funds to support the project. The Parkwood, located … Continued
Trash pickups delayed during holiday week
Fairfax County will not provide trash and recycling pickup on Christmas Day. If your regularly scheduled collection is on Tuesday, your trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Wednesday customers will receive trash/recycling collection on Thursday, Dec. 27, Thursday customers have their trash picked up on Friday, Dec. 28, and Friday … Continued
‘Empathy signs’ discourage people from parking in spaces for the disabled
Mike Perel with an “empathy sign.” Approximately 75,000 Fairfax County residents have a disability and need access to parking spaces set aside for them. Yet, many people ignore the signs designating parking for the disabled. The county police department issues about 200 to 300 tickets a year to people who illegal park in spaces for … Continued
Firefighters rescue cats
One of the cats rescued from a house fire in the Lake Barcroft area. Fairfax County firefighters rescued two cats from a fire at a home in the 3100 block of Holloway Road in the Lake Barcroft area Dec. 20. An occupant called 911 after the smoke alarm sounded. One adult and one juvenile were … Continued
Crime report: DWI, assault, drugs
Delery [FCPD] The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason area: An attempted traffic stop on Route 50/Cherry Street at about 3 a.m. on Dec. 18 led to a DWI arrest. The driver refused to stop and continued driving at a high rate of speed. The car eventually turned into … Continued
Swanson plans run for school board
Swanson Jessica Swanson has announced plans to run for the Mason District seat on the Fairfax County School Board. Sandy Evans, who has held that position for nearly 10 years is not seeking re-election when her term ends next year. Swanson, the director of budget strategy for the District of Columbia Public Schools, is seeking … Continued
McKay lays out priorities in bid to chair Board of Supervisors
From the left: Supervisor Jeff McKay, at-large school board member Karen Keys-Gamarra, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and James Walkinshaw, candidate for Braddock District supervisor, at Walkinshaw’s campaign kickoff. Jeff McKay, the Lee District supervisor who is running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, says his main issues are environmental stewardship, affordable housing, and … Continued
Dave Grohl stops by Annandale High School
From the left: Annandale High School safety and security specialist Chris Tippins, Dave Grohl, and Principal Tim Thomas. Rocker Dave Grohl, Annandale High School’s most famous former student, returned to the school Dec. 11 for a film shoot. Grohl, the former Nirvana drummer and current frontman for the Foo Fighters, is making a documentary about … Continued
Sandy Evans announces retirement from school board
Evans [FCPD] Sandy Evans, who has represented Mason District on the Fairfax County School Board for the past nine years, will not run for re-election after her current term ends in December 2019. “I certainly make this announcement of my retirement from the School Board with mixed emotions,” Evans says in an email to the … Continued