Board of Supervisors approves Columbia Crossroads project in Bailey’s Crossroads
An illustration of the Columbia Crossroads development. The Board of Supervisors on July 25 signed off on a rezoning application and conceptual development plan from the Weissberg Corp. for 370 apartments or condos, three townhouses, and, potentially, a county office building on a 7.4-acre plot on Columbia Pike. That plan is similar to one proposed … Continued
Pet shop celebrates rebranding this weekend with samba dancers and more
Chico’s Natural Pet Market owner Danielle Areco with Quinton. “Bikinis and feathers” – that’s the theme of the grand opening of Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza this weekend. There will be flamboyantly costumed samba dancers and rainforest birds, like parrots and macaws, says owner, Danielle Areco, a former professional samba dancer from Brazil. … Continued
Many National Night Out events planned
A National Night Out cookout in Camelot in 2015. The Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter Advisory Council and Fairfax County Office to End and Prevent Homelessness are hosting a community gathering on National Night Out, Aug. 1. It’s one of many community events scheduled across the country hosted by civic associations and HOAs on National Night Out. … Continued
Tandoori Nights – More than just an Indian restaurant
What if you’re in the mood for Indian food, and your partner wants Mexican? Tandoori Nights, a new restaurant at 7137 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, is the place to go. Tandoori Nights is basically an Indian restaurant – with a twist. There’s a separate menu with Mexican items, and the Indian menu has a … Continued
Renovation of Barcroft Plaza under way
The Bank of America will stay open during renovations. Work has started on the renovation of Barcroft Plaza, beginning with the standalone building housing Bank of America and Fairfax Landromat. According to Andrea Simpson, vice president of marketing at Federal Realty, that building is getting a new façade; new tenant storefronts; and improved tenant signage, … Continued
Tree art enlivens Annandale street
A medieval scene in Annandale. A dragon appeared last week on the corner of Old Columbia Pike and Downing Street in Annandale. It’s threatening a damsel in distress, but a knight is coming to her rescue. A wizard is expected to make an appearance soon. A block away, a 12-foot tall cat is standing guard … Continued
Black Squirrel coming to the Loren in Seven Corners
The Loren is open. The Loren, the new apartment complex at 6410 Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners will have a Black Squirrel gastropub on the first floor. Black Squirrel is expected to open in eight months to a year, said Nina Kent, property manager with the Bozzuto Group. The Black Squirrel, specializing in craft beer … Continued
Here’s another ‘Stuart’ worthy of a school name
Alice Jackson Stuart As the Fairfax County School Board prepares to consider a resolution next week about renaming JEB Stuart High School, some board members have expressed the desire to search for a compromise that could be acceptable to both sides. Those who want to keep the name point to the need to preserve the … Continued
Teacher arrested for child pornography possession
Jordan [FCPD] Christopher Jordan, an eighth-grade English teacher at Holmes Middle School, was arrested July 20 and charged with six counts of possession of child pornography, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Jordan, 24, is a resident of Centreville. He has been employed by Fairfax County since 2016. He will not be returning in the … Continued
Self-storage facility proposed for Edsall Road
An illustration of the proposed storage facility. The Fairfax County Planning Commission, at its July 19, meeting endorsed a rezoning application to permit a “mini-warehousing establishment” to be constructed in an industrial area in Mason District. Arcland Propery Co. has proposed a 138,000-square foot self-service storage facility on a 2.3-acre property at 5415, 5411, and … Continued
Pop-ups at The Block July 22
Crowds at The Block shortly after it opened last December. Fun things are happening at The Block this Saturday evening, including clothing pop-ups and a car meet. The Block is a collection of food vendors at 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale. The Street Clothing Brand pop-up shop, open 7 p.m. until closing on July 22, will … Continued
Armed robbery at Bailey’s Crossroads store
El Compadre Grocery [Google Maps] A commercial armed robbery occurred at a small food store in Bailey’s Crossroads on July 18, the Fairfax County Police Department reports, A man entered El Compadre Grocery, on the 3400 block of Payne St., just after 1 p.m. and placed items on the counter. When the clerk told him … Continued
School board to vote on name change for Stuart High School next week
Advocates of a name change for Stuart High School at a school board meeting in June. The Fairfax County School Board agreed at a work session July 17 to proceed with a vote on changing the name of JEB Stuart High School at its July 27 meeting, although there was much discussion about whether a … Continued
Police officer charged with reckless driving
Fairfax County Police Officer Pshko Siteki has been issued a summons for misdemeanor reckless driving for causing a crash with another driver in Seven Corners five months ago, the Fairfax County Police Department announced July 18. Siteki is on paid administrative leave until his Sept. 13 court date. He has been on the police force … Continued
Fire damages house in Sleepy Hollow area
A house fire on the 3000 block of Crane Drive in the Sleepy Hollow area July 14 displaced eight occupants and caused damages estimated at $125,000, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. When fire units from Fairfax and Arlington counties arrived at approximately 6 p.m., they found smoke showing from the roof line … Continued