Four people arrested for shoplifting in Bailey’s Crossroads
Four people were arrested for grand larceny at the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads Dec. 16, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Daily Blotter reports. A shopper noticed four people working together to conceal merchandise, take items from stores, and bring them to a vehicle in the parking lot. Police investigated and found stolen merchandise from … Continued
Home site for sale on Gallows Road
The sign on Gallows Road says “Build you home here!” The property that includes the old Oliver farmhouse at 4011 Gallows Road, Annandale, has been divided into two lots and the parcel at the rear is for sale for $425,000 as is or for the low $900,000s including a custom-built home by New Dimensions Inc. … Continued
Fairfax Water proposes rate increase
The Fairfax Water Board of Directors is having a public hearing tonight on its plans for a rate increase, as well as other changes in its 2016 annual budget. Among the rate changes proposed: Service charges, billed quarterly, would rise from $9.80 to $10.10 for single-family residences. Commodity charges would rise from $2.55 to $2.68 … Continued
Truck stolen from Page Chevrolet
Photo of suspected truck thief from surveillance video. Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man responsible for stealing a truck from Page Chevrolet at 6500 Little River Turnpike, just east of Annandale. The owner of a 2014 black Chevrolet Silverado brought the truck to the dealership for service on Dec. … Continued
County proposes land swap to facilitate redevelopment in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Southeast Quadrant seen from Columbia Pike. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing Jan. 12 on a proposed land swap to make the way for a new multifamily housing development and county office building in the “Southeast Quadrant,” an area in Bailey’s Crossroads along Columbia Pike between Moncure Avenue … Continued
Volunteers bring holiday cheer to veterans
The Decorate A Vet house on Wayne Drive in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale. Have you seen one of these “Decorate A Vet” signs in your neighborhood and wondered what’s going on? These are the homes of military families or veterans that have been decorated and fixed up for the holidays by a team … Continued
Sales under way at new Ambrose Hills townhouse community on Columbia Pike
The great room. Five of the eight townhomes completed in the new Ambrose Hills development on Columbia Pike at Powell Lane have been sold already. Completed homes along Powell Lane. The development, under construction by Stanley Martin Homes, will have a total of 77 homes on the former site of Rosslyn Auto Body and other … Continued
Celebrate Keith Richards’ birthday at JV’s
Jam Class students. Students taking guitar lessons from Daniel Cohn will show off their skills at “Keef VII,” a recital honoring Keith Richards birthday, Dec. 17, at JV’s Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. Richards turns 72 on Dec. 18. Cohn’s Jam Class students will play first, focusing on Rolling Stones music, including the complete … Continued
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