May 26, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
Pinecrest School

Man dies after struggle with police at Roundtree Park

#parks, #police
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Updated April 20, 11:50 p.m.: The Fairfax County Police are investigating a death at Roundtree Park on Annandale Road. According to an FCPD bulletin, patrol officers from the Mason District Station were dispatched to the park just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, to search for “a critical missing man who had wandered from … Continued

County officials defend plans for homeless shelter, county office building

#Bailey's Crossroads, #East County Government Center, #homeless, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #Southeast Quadrant, #zoning
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Lincolnia residents put up this sign on Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia. Deputy County Executive Robert Stalzer defended Fairfax County’s plans to relocate a homeless shelter and construct a county office building as part of the proposed Southeast Quadrant redevelopment in Bailey’s Crossroads. Several dozen Lincolnia residents brought their concerns about the shelter relocation to … Continued

Hoop it Up! Night brings Glasgow community together

#community events, #Glasgow Middle School, #parents, #schools, #sports, #youths

The 18th annual Hoop it Up! Night at Glasgow Middle School April 15 was a big success, reports PTA President Tara Rethore. More than 100 students, faculty, staff members, and parent volunteers participated, while nearly 400 spectators filled the bleachers. The Panther Groove livens things up. Student teams at each grade level competed against the … Continued

For the homeless, the Bailey’s Shelter is a stepping stone to a better life

#employment, #health, #homeless, #social services, #Southeast Quadrant
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Dana Guthrie (left) and David Marmoll are staying at the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter. None of the residents of the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter encountered on April 14 were aware that Fairfax County is planning to temporarily relocate the shelter to Lincolnia, a plan that has met with strong opposition from some local residents. The … Continued

Priest retirement home will be expanded

#churches, #religion, #seniors

St. Rosa of Lima Priest’s Retirement Villa. The retirement home for Catholic priests at 4597 Ravensworth Road in Annandale is being expanded. The home currently houses seven priests, most of them in their 70s or 80s, and the addition will have six new apartments.  It is expected to be completed in October, says Sister Kathryn … Continued

Environmental education is a big deal at Belvedere Elementary School

#children, #education, #environment, #gardening, #schools
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Belvedere students at the School Environmental Action Showcase at George Mason University April 6. [Belvedere ES] Belvedere Elementary School is taking the “going green” concept to the next level. In addition to schoolwide recycling and cafeteria composting, students  grow fresh vegetables for a food pantry and engage in “food rescue,” in which unopened food and … Continued

Condo fire displaces Annandale family

#fires
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Firefighters at Casimir St. [FCFRD] A fire at a townhouse condo at 4917 Casimir St., Annandale, April 11 displaced two adults, three children, and a service dog. They have received assistance from the Red Cross, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. Three occupants were home at the time of the fire. Firefighters arrived … Continued

County officials respond to concerns about Lincolnia homeless shelter

#community organizations, #government services, #homeless, #Lincolnia, #Mason District, #seniors
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The field where the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter will be temporarily located. The Charleston Square community is the rear, and the Lincolnia Senior Center is to the right. Fairfax County officials attempted to reassure Lincolnia residents at a community meeting April 11 that a temporary homeless shelter planned for their community will have effective security … Continued

New Nando’s restaurant in Mosaic District supports Falls Church HS

#Falls Church High School, #Mosaic District, #restaurants
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Nando’s Peri-Peri, the South African-Portuguese restaurant opening in the Mosaic District this weekend, will donate 100 percent of all proceeds April 16-17 to Falls Church High School. “As newcomers to Fairfax, we wanted to be good neighbors and help raise needed funds for student programs at Falls Church High School,” says Burton Heiss, CEO of … Continued

Join the ‘Run for the Children’ April 30

#children, #community events, #courts, #entertainment, #Recreation, #sports, #volunteers

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting a Run for the Children 8K Race and 3K Run/Walk April 30 in Fairfax. “This race engages and informs the community about our organization’s inspirational work, while raising funds to help train and support the work of our volunteers,” says CASA spokesperson Ana Machado-Silva. CASA volunteers serve … Continued