Man shot in Bailey’s Crossroads
A 21-year-old man was shot on Monday night at the 6000 block of Vista Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The FCPD received a call at about 9:50 p.m. about a fight and gunshots in the area, says FCPD spokesperson Tawny Wright. They found the victim with wounds to the upper … Continued
Families volunteer on National Day of Service
Children create valentines with hopeful messages for youths aging out of foster care. Many local families honored the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 16 by taking part in service activities organized by Volunteer Fairfax at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Lucky rescue dogs will enjoy these toys. Participants rotated among four … Continued
Transportation guide to inauguration-related events
Port-a-potties installed on the National Mall for the inauguration have the company name Don’s Johns covered up. [WTOP] Heading to D.C. for the inauguration or protest events on Friday, Jan. 20, or the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21? Here’s what you need to know Metro Metrorail will run from 4 a.m. to … Continued
Distillery to open in Falls Church
Local residents will soon have a place to enjoy homemade spirits when Fall Church Distillers opens this spring. The establishment, at 442 S. Washington St. in Falls Church, will have two parts, says owner Mike Paluzzi: There will be a distillery with a 300-gallon still where customers can try made-on-the spot whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, … Continued
Alligator taken from garden apartment
Alligator and meat [FCPD] A baby alligator was discovered in a home in the Amberleigh Apartments on the the 8200 block of Adenlee Avenue near Inova Fairfax Hospital. Animal protection police officers were called for a report of an alligator being kept in the home, according to an item on the Fairfax County Police Department … Continued
Police fear missing Annandale student is in danger
UPDATE: The missing team was found, is well, and is back with her family, FCPD announced Jan. 13. Detectives from the Mason Police District are searching for a missing teen, Venus Romero Iraheta, 17, an Annandale High School student, whom they believe could be in danger. Police have received anonymous information that Romero Iraheta, a … Continued
Shot fired through window of daycare center
A bullet was shot through the window of the Bright Horizons at Skyline daycare center at 5203 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads on the afternoon of Jan. 12, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. No one was injured. When police arrived, they moved the two adults and eight 3-year-old children from that room to a … Continued
Demand strong for commercial office space, yet vacancy rates remain high
The Lee Building in Bailey’s Crossroads. The commercial office market in Fairfax County remained strong during the first half of 2016, according to a report released by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. The majority of new leasing activity was in Tysons, Reston, and Chantilly, however, with minimal activity in the Annandale/Mason District area. The direct … Continued
Attempted robbery in Annandale
Two men tried to rob a 56-year-old woman while she and a passenger were driving in the 7800 block of Heritage Drive, Annandale, on Jan. 2, the Fairfax CountyPolice Department reports. A car drove up beside them at about 11:45 p.m. near the Killebrew Drive intersection in the Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood, causing her to stop. Two … Continued
Help the needy at Stuff the Bus events
The seventh annual Stuff the Bus program takes place at 14 grocery stores throughout Fairfax County Jan. 14-Feb. 20. The program, a joint effort of Fairfax County government, local grocery stores, and nonprofit organizations, is aimed at restocking food pantries for those in need. A Fastran bus staff by MV Transportation personnel will park at … Continued
Annandale gas station robbed
The scene of the crime. [Google Maps] The Shell station at 7413 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, was robbed on Jan. 10. The suspect arrived on foot before 7:30 a.m., displayed a knife, demanded money, and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, says Fairfax County Police Department spokesperson Officer Don Gotthardt. No one was injured. … Continued
Justin Fairfax of Annandale running for Virginia lieutenant governor
Justin Fairfax (center, with microphone) speaks to a crowd of supporters at P.J. Skidoo’s in Fairfax Jan. 7. Annandale resident Justin Fairfax launched his Northern Virginia campaign for lieutenant governor at a packed gathering in Fairfax Jan. 7, although he’s been actively running for the position for the past eight months. Fairfax is a former … Continued
Landmark Mall revitalization project going forward
A rendering of “Landmark Corner.” [Howard Hughes Corp.] The Howard Hughes Corp., which plans to redevelop the site of Landmark Mall has acquired an 11.4-acre site that includes the Macy’s store and parking lot, the company announced Jan. 9. Macy’s Inc. is closing 68 of its stores nationwide, including the one at Landmark, as part … Continued
Thieves steal purse from employee at AnnSandra
The suspects caught on a surveillance camera. [FCPD] Police are on the lookout for a couple of thieves who stole a purse Dec. 22 with credit cards and a large amount of cash from the AnnSandra gift shop at 4417 John Marr Drive in Annandale. According to Det. Matt Bestick of the Fairfax County Police … Continued
‘Flex-tech’ facility going up on Port Royal Road
The huge building under construction visible from the Beltway near the Braddock Road exit, is the first of two 62,000-square-foot work centers. While the brochure for the building refers to it as a “one-story office/warehouse,” it’s more of a “flex-tech” facility suitable for technical work such as labs, says Edwin “Bill” Lynch, a founding partner … Continued