Attempted abduction, bias crime, ped accident in Annandale/Mason area
Several crime and safety incidents happened in the past few days, which we’re lumping together in one post. Mason Crest Elementary School sent an email warning the community about an attempted abduction of a student on Nov. 20. The student, who had just left the school, reported that a man in a gray car approached … Continued
Public invited to community meeting on new DMV in Barcroft Plaza
Renovations under way at new DMV on Columbia Pike. Anyone concerned about the plans for a new Department of Motor Vehicles center in Barcroft Plaza is encouraged to come to a community meeting hosted by the Mason District Council Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., at the cafeteria in Belvedere Elementary School. Del. Kaye Kory and representatives … Continued
Children’s Science Center brings hands-on fun to Columbia Elementary School
An experiment with paper airplanes at the science fair at Columbia Elementary School in Annandale. Science can be lots of fun – at least that’s how it looked at Columbia Elementary School’s science fair Nov. 17 as kids enthusiastically clustered around a dozen tables with hands-on activities like aviation with paper airplanes, 3D math with … Continued
Annandale will get another phone store
Central Annandale has at least a dozen cell phone stores, but it doesn’t have a T-Mobile dealer. That will change soon. A T-Mobile store is expected to open, in mid-January at the earliest, at 7262 Columbia Pike in a building that used to house the U.S. Tae Kwon Do College. The owner of the new … Continued
Man charged with molesting child in daycare
Gomez [FCPD] Fairfax County Police have charged a 35-year-old man with having inappropriate contact with an 8-year-old child in the Bailey’s Crossroads area. Police had been called to an apartment in the 3400 block of Glen Carlyn Drive at about 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 for a reported sex offense, the FCPD Police Blotter reports. … Continued
Title and payday lenders banned in revitalization areas
TitleMax recently moved into the building on Little River Turnpike formerly occupied by Jerry’s Subs. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 17 approved a Zoning Ordinance amendment to restrict title and payday lenders. These businesses, referred to as “alternative lending institutions,” prey on the poor, charging interest rates as high as 300 percent. … Continued
Supervisors approve restrictions on donation drop boxes
Donation boxes on John Marr Drive in Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved new zoning rules Nov. 17 to regulate donation drop boxes. The new rules, which take effect immediately, are needed because the boxes – which are supposed to be for old clothes and shoes – often attract litter and have … Continued
Food pantry will help NOVA students
A food pantry is being established at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College by the Roteract Club, the college version of Rotary. The food pantry is supported with donations from the college and the community. It’s in the C-F building and will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It serves the … Continued
Pedestrian robbed in Annandale
A man was robbed Nov. 15 while walking along the 7500 block of Little River Turnpike near Medford Drive in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Two men approached him at about 5:52 p.m. and asked for money. The victim pulled out his wallet. One of the suspects grabbed it and pushed the victim. … Continued
Despite legal setback, Malbrook residents confident they will win
Deer enjoy the meadow where an infill housing development is planned near Malbrook. By Darren Gruendel Sex, lies, and videotape – OK, no sex, but there are plenty of lies and there’s a video of horrendous flooding in the continuing drama about Malbrook subdivision’s fight to protect its neighborhood covenants. Malbrook residents were shocked on … Continued
Fairfax Water plans to use eminent domain to take property in Merrifield
8515 Lee Highway [Google Maps] The Fairfax County Water Authority is planning to use eminent domain to acquire a property at 8515 Lee Highway in Merrifield for a new maintenance facility. The agency is conducting a public hearing on the issue Nov. 19 at Fairfax Water’s offices at 8570 Executive Park Ave., Fairfax. According to … Continued
Computer Clubhouses get new technology
Kids check out virtual reality classes at the James Lee Community Center. Kids from the Computer Clubhouse at the James Lee Community Center got to try out virtual reality glasses and other cool technology at an open house Nov. 13. All six of Fairfax County’s Computer Clubhouses will get the devices, thanks to a $15,000 … Continued
Blankets and coats collected for refugees from Syria and Iraq
Here’s a great opportunity to clear out your closets and help refugees at the same time. Fairfax County is participating in a regional effort to collect clean, gently used blankets and coats for refugee families who fled war and terrorism in Syria and Iraq. You can bring your items to the Mason Government Center, 6507 … Continued
Man missing in Bailey’s Crossroads area
FairfaxCounty Police are searching for a missing man from the Bailey’s Crossroads area who is considered endangered. Daniel O’Connell, 51, was last seen around 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 3800 block of S. George Mason Drive. He suffers from a mental impairment and may be in need of immediate medical attention. O’Connell is 5 feet … Continued
Public input sought on revising plan for Green Spring Gardens
The Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens. The public is invited to learn about and comment on a revised master plan for Green Spring Gardens Dec. 2, 7 p.m., in the park’s Horticulture Center. Written comments will be accepted through Jan. 11. The draft master plan considers several development options for generating revenue, such as … Continued