Supervisors to vote on huge data center
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a hearing on Jan. 23 on a huge data center in Chantilly that could have a negative impact on the county’s drinking water. An affiliate of Penzance is seeking a rezoning and special exception to build a 110-foot-tall data center in a resource protection area. … Continued
More details emerge on shooting of teen
Fairfax County Police provided more details on the shooting of a juvenile on Jan. 16. Just before 8 p.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale after multiple calls about a shooting. They found a 14-year-old victim who was shot in the arm a short distance away. He was transported … Continued
General Assembly considers women’s health, gun violence
Hundreds of bills have been introduced in the Virginia General Session since the current term began on Jan. 10. Now that the Democrats have majorities in both houses, they’re pushing an agenda that includes curbing gun violence, protecting women’s reproductive healthcare, increasing funding for schools, and much more. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has veto power, … Continued
Male juvenile shot in Lincolnia
A juvenile was shot in the arm near Braddock Road and Overlook Drive in Lincolnia, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on X tonight. He was transported to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. “Preliminary, this is not a random act. Detectives continue to investigate,” the FCPD states. There is no suspect description. The … Continued
Woman shot at Fairmont Gardens
Updated Jan. 18: A woman has been shot in the 4200 block of Wadsworth Court in Fairmont Gardens in Annandale on Jan. 16, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim walked into the hospital shortly after 1 p.m. with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening. A friend … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Jan. 15 Jan. 14 Jan. 13 Jan. 12 Jan. 11 Jan. 10 Jan. 9
Schools closed, bus service reduced
With more snow expected and temperatures staying below freezing for the next couple of days, the roads are expected to be treacherous. Fairfax County Public Schools and FCPS offices are closed today. All extracurricular activities, athletic games, and team practices are canceled. Fairfax County government offices will open at 10 a.m. The federal government is … Continued
Sen. Kaine: Democracy is at stake in 2024
What’s at stake in the 2024 election is the preservation of democracy in the United States, said Sen. Tim Kaine Jan. 12 at the opening of his re-election headquarters in Alexandria. “We’re in a real struggle right now in the United States and around the world between the ‘small d democrats’ and the authoritarians,” Kaine … Continued
Juvenile fatally stabbed in Annandale
Updated Jan. 18: A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed outside in the 4200 block of Wadsworth Court at Fairmont Gardens in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on X (formerly Twitter). A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody during the night of Jan. 13. He was subsequently charged with murder, the police department reported on Jan. … Continued
Rep. Spanberger, a candidate for governor, reaches out to all voters
U.S. Rep Abigail Spanberger, a Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia, believes her ability to collaborate across the aisle will enable her to accomplish her goals in the statehouse. Spanberger spoke about her time in Congress and her background in the Central Intelligence Agency during an event on Jan. 12 hosted by the Democratic Business … Continued
Student sexually assaulted at Annandale HS
A female juvenile was sexually assaulted inside Annandale High School this week, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on Jan. 12. The assault happened near a stairwell. The victim was able to flee from the suspect, which stopped the assault, and she reported the incident to the school resource officer. The suspect is a 17-year-old … Continued
Two-alarm fire engulfs Annandale home
A fire engulfed a single-family home in the 4800 block of Bradford Drive in Annandale during the early morning of Jan. 12. According to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the house was unoccupied. There were no injuries.
County planners recommend more robust reviews of data centers
Fairfax County planning staff issued a report on data centers that recommends additional requirements to address the potential negative impacts on the environment and nearby residential communities. Last May, the Board of Supervisors directed to staff conduct research and present recommendations on how proposals for data centers should be considered with regard to zoning, siting, … Continued
Culinary training available for offenders
The Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney and its partner agencies celebrated the anniversary of the Taking Root diversion program and announced a new component to teach graduates culinary skills. Taking Root provides extensive, individualized services to people charged with non-violent offenses. Offenders accepted into the program receive case management, mental health assessments, substance … Continued
New DMV center to open this month
A new Department of Motor Vehicles Service Center is scheduled to open Jan. 22 at 9855 Braddock Road in Fairfax. It will replace the much smaller one in Fair Oaks Mall, which is closing on Jan. 11. The new DMV center will have 20 service windows, a new countertop design to improve customer flow, and … Continued