Sheriff terminates agreement with ICE
The Adult Detention Center. Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid announced Jan. 23 that the Sheriff’s Office will terminate its intergovernmental service agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). That means the Sheriff’s Office will no longer hold people in the Adult Detention Center past their release date unless an ICE administrative request to detain … Continued
Students select ‘Wolves’ as Justice High School mascot
Stuart alum Bruce Cohen (left) and Stuart parent Tim Beres were among the significant donors at a benefit to raise funds for changing the name of JEB Stuart High School to Justice High School. [Debbie Ratliff] While the Annandale Blog was on a break Jan. 2-22, here’s something we missed: Students at JEB Stuart High … Continued
Free tax help available in Annandale
Need help with your taxes? If you earn less than $54,000 a year, you qualify for free tax preparation assistance under an Internal Revenue Service program operated locally by the Northern Virginia Coalition for Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (NVACASH). Free tax clinics have been set up across the region, including the SkillSource Center at … Continued
Three teens arrested for setting man on fire
Three teenagers are facing attempted robbery and malicious wounding charges after setting a man on fire in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reported Jan. 23. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the 4500 block of Commons Drive. A man who had been sleeping awoke to find several juveniles setting him on fire in … Continued
We’re on a break
The Annandale Blog is taking a vacation. We’ll be back with new stories on Jan. 25.
Markham Street Cafe: a new Annandale favorite
Plenty of room to spread out at the Markham Street Cafe. By Adam Goldberg My wife and son along with another group of parents had the pleasure of visiting the recently opened Markham Street Café the other day for dinner. Located in the same shopping center as other Annandale favorites, such as Tanpopo and A&J … Continued
Elderly man found dead after house fire
Firefighters put out a fire in an Annandale home. [FCFRD] An elderly was found dead after a fire was extinguished in his home at 4904 Columbia Road in Annandale Jan. 1. The victim was identified as Lewis C. Spessard, age 94. According to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, smoke was showing from the … Continued
Memberships on sale for the St. James sports complex
Construction of the St. James complex is well under way. Although the huge new St. James sports, wellness, and entertainment center isn’t scheduled to open until September 2018, about 200 people have already purchased memberships. The complex, at 6805 Industrial Road in the Springfield area of Mason District, will have two ice rinks, a turf … Continued
Public input sought on future of Lake Accotink
Anyone who cares about preserving Lake Accotink is encouraged to come to a community meeting Jan. 22 hosted by the Fairfax County Park Authority. The meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Springfield Elementary School (7602 Heming Court, Springfield), is aimed at gathering public input toward the development of a vision for the future of Lake Accotink … Continued
Attempted robbery involves machete
Herrera-Chan [FCPD] There was an attempted robbery involving a machete in the 7900 block of Heritage Drive, Annandale, at about 5:50 p.m. on Dec. 28, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man was approached by someone who demanded his money and wallet. The victim refused to hand anything over, and the suspect began swinging … Continued
2017: The year in review
Here’s a look back at some of the major stories we covered in the Annandale Blog during the past year. January The Howard Hughes Corp. revises its proposal for redeveloping Landmark Mall after acquiring the Macy’s site. Fairfax County copes with a soaring number of opioid overdoses. Local immigrant advocacy groups denounce refugee ban. February The Fairfax County … Continued
Confusion surrounds effort to allow taxpayers to pay 2018 property taxes in advance
After many local residents paid their 2018 taxes early, the federal government announced that prepayment can only be done in limited circumstances. The Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration (DTA) announced earlier this week that it has extended its hours for people who want to pay their 2018 taxes in advance – before the new federal … Continued
Two men arrested for auto theft, forgery
Two men were charged with auto theft on Dec. 23, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim had been warming up his car on the 2500 block of Parkwood Court, behind Graham Park Plaza, at around 6:30 a.m. He left it unlocked, and when he returned, it was gone. Police officers spotted the car … Continued
Paths at Green Spring Gardens being retrofitted for accessibility
Some paths are temporarily closed. [David Siegel] Work is under way at Green Spring Gardens to make the paths accessible for people with disabilities. The project is expected to completed this spring. Meanwhile some of the pedestrian routes may be temporarily closed, but the gardens will be open and programs at Green Spring will be … Continued
SoberRide aims to keep drunk drivers off the roads
No one wants to spend New Years Eve in the drunk tank – or worse. [FCPD] Partiers have an alternative to driving drunk. SoberRide, offered by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), provides free rides to would-be drunk drivers every evening 8 p.m.-4 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 1. SoberRide is aimed at keeping the roads … Continued