What makes Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners special?
Fairfax County’s surveys on gateway signage for Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads are now live. The surveys are the first step in the community engagement process for designing gateway signs and banners that promote the unique character of each revitalization area. “This is a prime opportunity for the community to guide the aesthetic identity and … Continued
Board approves meals tax, cuts tax rate
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to reduce the tax rate, impose a meals tax, and fully fund middle school afterschool programs. Those are the key takeaways from the FY 2026 budget markup approved by the board on May 6. The advertised budget presented to the board in February proposed increasing the property tax rate by … Continued
Supervisor Walkinshaw is running for Congress
James Walkinshaw, the Braddock representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is running for Congress, for the seat currently held by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11th District). Connolly is not running for re-election due to health reasons. He announced April 28 that his esophageal cancer has returned, stating, “The sun is setting on my time … Continued
A guide to the Democratic Primary
Early voting is underway for the Democratic Primary. The Primary is June 17. Voters will select candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general. The Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, doesn’t have a primary opponent. She will face Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor, in the General Election on Nov. 4. Early voting is … Continued
Help plan the 2025 Taste of Annandale
Members of the community are invited to the next meeting of the Taste of Annandale Planning Committee. We want to make the 2025 Taste of Annandale the best one ever, so your feedback and ideas will be much appreciated. The meeting is Wednesday, May 7, 6 p.m., at the Mason Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, … Continued
Planning staff recommends rejection of apartment building on Little River Turnpike
Fairfax County planning staff are recommending that an apartment building proposed for Little River Turnpike in Annandale between Randolph Drive and Columbia Road not be added to the Comprehensive Plan Work Program. Planning staff also recommend that another Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) not go forward. That proposal called for converting an office building at 5300 … Continued
REAL ID requirement takes effect May 7
Beginning Wednesday, May 7, you’re going to need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight or enter federal facilities or military bases. A REAL ID is an optional, upgraded version of your driver’s license that has a star in the upper right corner. You can get one at any Department of Motor Vehicles customer … Continued
VDOT announces repaving plans
During its annual road paving program for Fairfax County, the Virginia Department of Transportation plans to repave several roads in the Annandale/Mason District area, including the following: The paving will begin this spring and conclude in November 2025. Exact work dates will be available approximately 10 days before the work starts. In subdivisions, “no parking” … Continued
Chase Bank to open in Annandale this month
The new Chase Bank branch at 4250 John Marr Drive in Annandale is expected to open on May 20. New customers who open a personal or business account at the Grand Opening will receive a coupon for $300, says Catherine Morrison, market director for consumer banking at Chase. The building, which formerly housed a SunTrust … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: April 29 April 28 April 27 April 26 April 25 April 24
Thai street markets coming to Annandale
The NVA Thai Center is launching a monthly market featuring Thai food, crafts, and performances at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in the center of Annandale. The first one is scheduled for May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Eileen Garnett park, at 7200 Columbia Pike, is the same location where the 2025 Taste of Annandale … Continued
Man shot at a bar in Bailey’s Crossroads
Updated May 1: A man was shot at the Black Rose Lounge in Bailey’s Crossroads shortly after 1 a.m. on April 30, according to a report by FFXnow. Police responded to the nightclub at 5815 Seminary Road for a report of shots fired. When police arrived, they found the victim had gunshot wounds to the … Continued
School news roundup
Split feeders – At its most recent meeting, on April 25, the Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee discussed a proposal for eliminating split feeders. Split feeders refer to elementary schools where less than 25 percent of students move on to a different middle school than everyone else. The same situation arises … Continued
Heritage Drive CVS will close
The CVS store in the Heritage shopping center at 7859 Heritage Drive, Annandale, is closing. The store manager, known as JD, said the store’s last day will be June 5. He said pharmacy customers will be able to transfer their prescriptions to other CVS stores. The company closed about 900 stores between 2022 and 2024 … Continued
Parklawn teacher charged with assault
A former Parklawn Elementary School teacher has been charged with assault, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Mary Simons, 63, of Arlington, assaulted a student and another teacher during two separate incidents. On March 28, Child Protective Services received a referral about a student being assaulted and notified the FCPD. Following the allegation, Fairfax County … Continued