May 22, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
Pinecrest School

Plan amendment would allow repurposing of office buildings in residential areas

#land use, #office building, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment

An office building in Annandale. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on March 22 unanimously supported the repurposing of office buildings in suburban neighborhoods and low-density residential areas. The Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing on the proposal on May 1. In December the BoS approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan making it … Continued

Attempted break-ins reported in Annandale

#crime, #police
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The Fairfax County Police Department reports two incidents of attempted unlawful entry March 27 in Annandale. The first incident happened at 3:45 p.m. in the 7800 block of Butterfield Lane in Lafayette Village near Annandale Community Park. A resident reported three men standing outside of the basement door after hearing continuous knocking.  One of the … Continued

Discounts available on solar energy

#utilities

Solarize Fairfax County is offering discounted prices on solar panels purchased between April 2 and May 31. Converting to solar energy can cut a homeowner’s electricity bill by 60 percent or more.   The solar discounts work like a Groupon. The program provides one-time, low prices with companies chosen through competitive bids. Last year, nearly … Continued

Rotary clubs host Peace Expo and Walk

#community organizations, #education

Rotarians walk for peace. [Bailey’s Crosssroads Rotary Club] Members of the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club joined the Falls Church Rotary Club for a Walk for Peace and Peace Expo at Falls Church High School March 24. The event was organized by Falls Church Rotary Club President Erica Brouillette. Speakers included Janet Brown, who talked about … Continued

Weekend crimes: assault, carjacking, hit and run

#assault, #crime, #police

Gonzalez [FCPD] The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Annandale/Mason area during the weekend: Ronal Visaniel Mendez Gonzalez of Annandale was arrested for assault on a police officer shortly after 9 p.m. on March 24 at Little River Turnpike and Wadsworth Court in Annandale. An officer was on a traffic stop … Continued

Unlicensed dentists pose health risk

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Fairfax County health officials are warning residents about the serious health risks associated with dental procedures performed by unlicensed providers. Someone who had gone to an unlicensed dentist operating in the basement of a house in West Falls Church developed a life-threatening blood-borne infection, the Health Department reported March 23. The issue is still being … Continued

School news: Safe routes to school

#Annandale High School, #arts, #biking, #education, #health, #schools

Students at Weyanoke Elementary School celebrate Heritage Fest, featuring songs and dances from around the world. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area and other school news. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Safe Routes to School – Glasgow and … Continued

Supervisors approve daycare facility for seniors/banquet hall in central Annandale

#entertainment, #land use, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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  An illustration of the proposed Sunflower senior daycare facility/banquet hall.  The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 20 approved a rezoning special exception to allow the construction of a combination adult daycare center and banquet hall on the site of the Kids’ Choice indoor sports center at 4317 Ravensworth Road in Annandale.   … Continued

Stork Stop helps parents announce a new baby

#businesses, #families

Tarah Nypaver and her family.  Storks may not actually drop off newborns, but a stork sign in your yard will let your neighbors know the baby has arrived. The Stork Stop, a home-based business owned by Annandale resident Tarah Nypaver, rents six-foot stork signs in blue or pink for seven or 10 days.  Each stork … Continued

Supervisors to hold hearings on zoning rules to allow short-term rentals

#Board of Supervisors, #Planning Commission, #property maintenance, #zoning
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This three-bedroom guesthouse on Hummer Road in Annandale is available on Airbnb for $220 per night. [Airbnb]  The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 20 authorized public hearings on proposed zoning rules on short-term rentals, such as those offered through Airbnb. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold its hearing on May 3, and … Continued

Annandale house fire caused by smoking materials

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Firefights attack Annandale townhouse fire. [FCFRD] Five people were displaced as a result of a fire in a townhouse in the 6800 block of Lafayette Park Drive in Annandale March 19, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. When firefighters arrived at the home in the Lafayette Park West community just before 10 p.m., … Continued