Justice students learn about health careers at Inova Fairfax Hospital
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do after high school,” says Justice High School junior Shelly Morales. But then after joining the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program and participating in a Dream B!G event at Inova Fairfax Hospital on April 4, she says, “it opened my eyes to a health career.” Now Shelly is … Continued
Lawsuit accuses school board member of embezzlement
Fairfax County at-large school board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the aviation company he worked for. In a story first reported by Fox 5 DC, Blue Label Aviation Inc. accuses McDaniel of using a company credit card for $175,000 worth of personal expenses. The lawsuit says … Continued
Inova opens family clinic in Annandale
Inova celebrated the grand opening of the Inova Cares for Families (ICF) clinic in Annandale on April 4. The clinic is located in an office building at 7617 Little River Turnpike. It’s one of six ICF facilities in Northern Virginia. ICF provides primary healthcare and medical care for families who qualify for Medicaid, Virginia’s Family … Continued
Chevy dealership opens in Lincolnia
The Malloy Automotive Group opened a Chevrolet dealership April 1 in Lincolnia next to Malloy Ford Alexandria. The Malloy Chevrolet sales office is located in a small building formerly used for used-car sales at 6508 Little River Turnpike. “We will be building a new state-of-the-art facility at our location,” says Evelyn Akers Baltimore, chief operating … Continued
Tobacco Hut building for sale
The space that formerly housed a Tobacco Hut store at 7221 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is for sale. The price listed on LoopNet is $2.1 million. Tobacco Hut opened last summer and recently closed. The 3,975-square-foot unit is part of a retail condominium. The property is zoned C-6. The listing says the recently renovated … 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 1 March 31 March 30 March 29 March 28 March 27
School news roundup
Top chefs – A team from Falls Church High School won in the breakfast category at the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge in March. The professional chefs who served as judges deemed the students’ Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito the best morning meal. Luther Jackson Middle School came in third-place in the main event – the lunch … Continued
Dominion seeks rate hike
Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking an increase in the base rate of $8.51 per month in 2026 plus another $2 monthly increase in 2027 for the typical residential customer. Dominion also wants to raise the monthly fuel rate for the average customer by $10.92, starting on July 1. If the rate hikes are approved by … Continued
FCPD recruits former federal workers
The Fairfax County Police Department has launched a recruitment initiative aimed at attracting former federal employees interested in a career in public safety. FCPD is offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for new police officers. According to the police department, “Federal employees and other skilled professionals bring valuable expertise that aligns with the needs of the department, making … Continued
Survey underway on vacuum leaf collections
Fairfax County residents are invited to take a survey on vacuum leaf collections. Access the survey here. It’s open through April 20. The survey asks residents to assess the quality of the leaf collection program, how they learn about the leaf collection schedule, and whether they have recommendations for improvement. In addition to the survey, … Continued
Expansion proposed for Cavalier Club
The Southern Management Co. is planning a major expansion of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners. The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development accepted a rezoning proposal for the project on March 26. The applicant proposes to develop a new 110-foot-tall mixed-use building with approximately 250 units and 5,000 square feet of commercial … Continued
Student helps seniors avoid financial scams
On family trips to India, local student Arhan Menta would teach his grandfather computer skills. His grandfather got really good at it, becoming adept at online shopping and banking. But then a scammer tricked him into giving remote access to his computer and he lost a great deal of money. That experience inspired Arhan, a … Continued
Bill to curb car exhaust noise vetoed
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation passed by the General Assembly that would have made it easier for the police to enforce the ban on noisy vehicles. House Bill 2550, sponsored by Del. Rip Sullivan (D-6th District), would have given Fairfax County a tool to crack down on illegal, modified exhausts that create significant noise … Continued
‘Art in Daily Spaces’ brings artworks to six locations in Annandale
“Art in Daily Spaces,” an exhibition of 21 local artists in a variety of media, opens to the public April 5 in six locations across Annandale. The exhibition, now in its second year, was organized by Community Art for Everyone (CAFE) and sponsored by ArtsFairfax. The public is invited to meet the artists at the … Continued
Café V now serves fried chicken
Café V, the coffee shop at 7131 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, has added fried chicken and beer to the menu. While continuing to serve high-end coffee and related hot and iced drinks and pastries, the café now houses a bb.q Chicken franchise. “bb.q” stands for “best of the best quality,” not barbeque. All chicken … Continued