Tobacco Hut to open in Annandale
Tobacco Hut is expected to open at 7221 Little River Turnpike in Annandale by the end of the month.
Section of Wayne Road closed next week
Wayne Road between Route 50 and Regent Lane in the Falls Church area will be closed July 8-11 for replacement of a drainage pipe.
Outdoor furniture store opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fortunoff Backyard Store now open in the Crossroads Place Shopping Center in Bailey’s Crossroads.
Justice principal hires assistant principals from Poe and Luther Jackson
Sean Rolon, the new principal of Justice High School, has hired two assistant principals from other local schools, Poe and Jackson middle schools.
Weekly crime report
Recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect:
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
There are 83 events during the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, Sept. 14-29.
Fatal shooting victim was 14
A 14-year-old was fatally shot at Fairmont Gardens, and a 16-year-old is suffering from gunshot wounds.
Ummah Market to bring global cuisine and a cafe to Bailey’s Crossroads
Ummah Market located in the Culmore area, will offer a large selection of prepared foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, halal meat, pantry staples, packaged items, and a bakery.
Fireworks – where to see them
If you want to see fireworks on July 4, you have two options – buy them at one of those temporary stands like this one in Barcroft Plaza or go to a professional show. The fireworks show closest to the Annandale/Mason area is hosted by the City of Fairfax at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion … Continued
Police report fatal shooting in Annandale
There was a fatal shooting in the early hours of June 29 at Fairmont Gardens in Annandale.
New state laws take effect July 1
Most of the new laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly this year will take effect on Monday, July 1.
Metro fares are going up on Sunday
Metrorail and Metrobus fares are increasing by 12.5 percent on Sunday, June 30. Metrobus fares will rise from $2 to $2.25. Express bus fares will be $4.80. Metrorail fares on weekdays will go from $2 to $2.25 to $6.75 depending on the distance traveled. Metrorail fares after 9:30 p.m. and on weekends will raise from … Continued
Weekly crime report
Recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason area of Fairfax County.
New name proposed for Wilson Library
The Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees is considering changing the name of the Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Library Board “has received significant community input” calling for renaming the library, said Brian Engler, board chair and trustee representing the Braddock District. A segregationist president “Over the past few board meetings, residents … Continued
Hummer, Woodburn precincts to be consolidated
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 25 approved an ordinance to consolidate the Hummer precinct with the Woodburn precinct in Mason District. Current residents of the Hummer Road precinct would vote at Woodburn Elementary School. The next step calls for the county attorney to file a request for a “certification of no … Continued