Local restaurants featured at annual Taste of Braddock
Annual holiday event at the Braddock supervisor’s office offers samples from local restaurants. [Photos by Lyndsey Smith] Local residents got a chance to try food from 15 restaurants for free at the annual Taste of Braddock reception hosted by Braddock Supervisor John Cook Dec. 9. From the left: Fairfax County school board member Megan McLaughlin, … Continued
Infill development opposed by neighbors under way at Seven Corners
The home sites are labeled and ready to build on. Construction is expected to start soon on seven single-family houses at the end of Peace Valley Lane in Seven Corners. The new houses, known as the Reserve at Oakview, will be built after they are sold. Construction of a spec house will start the first … Continued
School board is considering a new policy on changing school names
Stuart logo The Fairfax County School Board will vote on a resolution Dec. 17 to change its policy on school names. It doesn’t refer to efforts to rename JEB Stuart High School – or any other school building – but it does clear the way for those who want to pursue that change. The current … Continued
New Agape Center on Lincolnia Road offers social outlet for seniors
A bingo game in the main room of the new Agape center in Lincolnia. About 150 seniors are enjoying organized activities and a chance to socialize every day at the new Agape adult daycare center on Lincolnia Road. A friendly game in one of the activity rooms. The new facility, which opened in November, offers … Continued
Man arrested for DWI after police pursuit
Fairfax County Police arrested a man shortly after midnight on Dec. 9 at Landmark Mall after a traffic pursuit. An officer observed a vehicle with expired license plates and “defective equipment” at Backlick Road and Hechinger Drive, Springfield, and attempted to stop the vehicle, according to the Police Blotter. The driver struck a mailbox and … Continued
Glasgow Middle School is National Demonstration site for AVID
Glasgow Middle School has again been designated a National Demonstration School by AVID, reports Principal Shawn DeRose Dec. 7. The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program provides extra support to students in kindergarten through postsecondary education aimed at motivating underperforming students to consider going to college and prepare to succeed once they get their. Glasgow … Continued
New noise ordinance regulates leaf blowers, barking dogs, and much more
The new noise ordinance approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in November is really detailed and complicated. It lists specific types of noises that are allowed in the daytime and prohibited at night and sets decibel levels for certain noises in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The noise ordinance takes effect Feb. 17. … Continued
DWI, fraud arrests in Annandale area
Herriott The Fairfax County Police Blotter lists two arrests over the weekend in the Annandale area. A police officer noticed the driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe slumped over the steering wheel apparently asleep at the Old Columbia Pike/Little River Turnpike intersection at about 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 6. When the officer woke the driver, he … Continued
Artists display works at Lake Barcroft holiday show and sale
Paintings by Helen Power, a psychotherapist who uses art therapy in her work. An incredible amount of creativity was on display Sunday at the Lake Barcroft Art League’s 2015 Holiday Show and Sale. Four Lake Barcroft residents turned their homes into mini-galleries showcasing paintings, jewelry, photographs, ceramics, woodwork, and fabric designs created by about 26 … Continued
People of many faiths rally in support of Muslim community
About 200 people from a cross-section of faiths gathered at a rally Dec. 5 at the First Christian Church in Seven Corners and marched along Route 7 to the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center to show solidarity in the wake of terrorism, counter hate against the Muslim community, and express compassion for the refugees fleeing violence … Continued
Sen. Marsden’s Report: The refugee crisis
By Sen. Dave Marsden While it does not fall within the realm of my responsibilities to deal with refugees from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, it is a matter of great concern to the people in the Virginia’s 37th Senate District. There has been a great amount of thoughtful concern as well as … Continued
Stuart High School regains full state accreditation
The main entrance at Stuart High School. Following a review by the Virginia Department of Education, JEB Stuart High School has been designated as fully accredited for the 2014-15 school year, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Dec. 4. Although Stuart students had been improving academically, members of the Stuart community were disheartened to learn in … Continued
Residents blast DMV for relocating facility to Barcroft Plaza
Among DMV officials at a community meeting at Belvedere Elementary School were (left to right): Facilities Director Justin Thomas, Deputy Commissioner David Mitchell, and Special Advisor to the Commissioner Matt Wells. A huge amount of anger and frustration were expressed at a community meeting Dec. 3 hosted by the Mason District Council about a Department … Continued
Willston Safeway robbed
Fairfax County Police report an armed robbery at the Safeway at 6118 Arlington Blvd. in the Willston Shopping Center in Seven Corners at about 9 p.m. on Dec. 2. Three Hispanic males took four cases of beer without paying for them. When confronted by store employees, one suspect threatened an employee with a knife and … Continued
Man shot in Annandale by Little River Turnpike and Pinecrest Heights
The scene of the shooting [WJLA] Fairfax County Police are investigating a shooting near Little River Turnpike and Pinecrest Heights Drive in Annandale Dec. 1. According to reports from NBC News Channel 4 and WJLA Channel 7, a man was rushed to Fairfax Hospital with after police found him with gunshot wounds to the abdomen … Continued