Police seek ‘porch pirate’
Fairfax County police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole packages delivered to homes in Annandale and Springfield. On June 17, at 10:30 a.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of Alberta Street in Springfield for a theft report. The victim said someone stole a package containing electronics that had … Continued
Motorcyclist severely injured in crash
A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle shortly after 8:30 p.m. on June 24 at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Braddock Road in Lincolnia. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the driver remained on the scene. Crash Reconstruction detectives are conducting an investigation.
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Monthly Thai street markets offer food and entertainment
By Shane Gomez The Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale was transformed into an extravagant and lively celebration of Thailand and its presence in Northern Virginia on Sunday. This event marked the official grand opening of the monthly Thai festivals at that location. The first one, on May 11, was a soft opening. Around 30 … Continued
Walkinshaw launches congressional campaign
James Walkinshaw promises to work “to put the brakes on the dangerous and reckless Trump administration,” if elected to Congress. Walkinshaw represents the Braddock District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. He is one of nine candidates running in a Democratic Primary for the vacant House seat formerly held by Rep. Gerry Connolly, who … Continued
Atoms Booster Club hosts a golf tournament
Enjoy a fun game of golf while supporting the Annandale High School Atoms Booster Club. The 2025 Atoms Golf Invitational is June 23 at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club in Centreville. Registration is open until 5 p.m. on June 18. The registration fee is $140 per golfer or $500 per team. Sign up … Continued
Residents show their support for the Constitution at ‘No Kings Day’ protests
While President Trump celebrated his birthday with a military parade in D.C. on June 14, protesters gathered in Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Falls Church as part of the nationwide No Kings protests against the overreach of the Trump administration. Local residents, armed with homemade signs and American flags, expressed anger at the Trump administration’s disregard … Continued
Fairfax police step up security for legislators
Fairfax County police officers are patrolling around the homes and neighborhoods of elected officials following the attacks on legislators in Minnesota. A gunman posing as a police officer assassinated Melissa Hortman, a member of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, in their home outside Minneapolis early this morning. The suspect is also wanted for … Continued
Construction to start soon on Long Branch trail upgrade
The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to begin construction on the Phase 2 improvements to the Long Branch Stream Valley Trail in late June or early July. The project focuses on improving the trail segment between Woodland Way and Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale. The gravel trail will be paved with approximately 5,500 linear feet … Continued
Summer course focuses on health careers
High school students and recent graduates interested in health careers are encouraged to sign up for Health and Medical 101, a new summer course from Fairfax County Public Schools’ Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. The course runs from June 23 to Aug. 11. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, at the … Continued
Audrey Moore aquatics director charged with a sex crime
Fairfax County Police arrested the aquatics director at the Audrey Moore Rec Center for inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile employee. Police were called to the rec center, at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, shortly before 11 a.m. on June 8 for a report about a sex offense. The complainant reported that a juvenile employee … Continued
Pickleball facility to open in Annandale
Down the Line, a state-of-the-art pickleball facility in Annandale, will have a soft opening on Sunday, June 15. It’s located in a completely renovated building at 4311 Ravensworth Road that had been vacant for years since Kid’s Choice Sports Center closed. Down the Line offers 12 championship-size courts with electronic scorekeeping and the ability to … Continued
ICE arrests people at the Annandale Immigration Court
Four people were arrested by ICE on June 10 inside the immigration court in Annandale. They had been waiting for their cases to be heard, reports John Cano, a senior organizer with the Legal Aid Justice Center. The Annandale Immigration Court, located at 7619 Little River Turnpike, is a branch of the U.S. Department of … Continued
Free garden club launched for kids
Hands On Harvests, the volunteer organization that manages the demonstration garden at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale, is launching a free garden club for children. The club will meet on Tuesdays at the garden, at 7200 Columbia Pike, 9:30-10:30 a.m., on June 17; July 1, 15, and 29; and Aug. 12 and 26. … Continued
Details set for primaries for special election
Both Democratic and Republican committees for the 11th Congressional District have announced details for their Primary elections. Meanwhile, more candidates have launched campaigns to fill the vacant 11th district seat formerly held by Rep. Gerry Connolly. Gov. Glenn Youngkin set the special election for Sept. 9. The primaries are run by political parties, not the … Continued