Man arrested in Culmore for indecent exposure
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for multiple counts of indecent liberty charges after receiving a tip about a suspicious person. A juvenile had reported on Oct. 26 that he had been approached by a man who exposed himself in the 6000 block of Knollwood Drive in Culmore. The juvenile ran away and was not … Continued
Justice HS overdose victim identified
The Justice High School student who died of a fentanyl overdose on Dec. 3 has been identified as 10th-grader Madeline Valeria Moran Centeno. PTSA President Kim Lanoue has reached out to her mother, Rachel. “Understandably, she is reeling, but hopes at some point to be able to share with us more about her precious child. … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 7 Dec. 6 Dec. 5 Dec. 4 Dec. 3 Dec. 2 Dec. 1 Nov. 30
BoS honors outgoing Mason Supervisor Penny Gross
The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 passed a resolution honoring outgoing board member Penelope Gross of Mason District, who is retiring after serving 28 years on the board. “Penny played a key role in initiatives too numerous to mention to move Fairfax County and our entire region forward,” said Board Chair Jeffrey McKay. He … Continued
Local artists and residents gather in Annandale for Artopolis
Dozens of local residents and art enthusiasts gathered at Beanetics Coffee Roasters in Annandale Dec. 7 for the first day of Artopolis. This free event featured paintings, conversations with the artists, and music by the Parklawn Ramblers. Artopolis continues tonight and Saturday, 6-9 p.m., with a different group of artists each evening. Beanetics is located … Continued
Culmore residents air concerns about crime
When Capt. Patrick Brusch, commander of the Mason Police District, asked Culmore residents about their concerns, he got an earful. Several people complained about the criminal element hanging out and drinking by the 7-Eleven at 3337 Glen Carlyn Drive. Others said gangs are recruiting young boys, shoplifting is getting out of control, and when they … Continued
Tenant sought for renovated building
A building undergoing renovations at 6499 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia is available for lease. The building had previously housed a series of restaurants but had been vacant for years. A restaurant would work well in the space, although the owner is open to another type of tenant. The building is 2,801 square feet. The … Continued
Justice student dies from fentanyl overdose
A Justice High School student has died of a fentanyl overdose in Seven Corners, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Police officers responded to an apartment in the 2900 block of John Marshall Drive at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 for a juvenile who was unconscious and not breathing. She was transported to a local … Continued
Board approves pedestrian improvements
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 approved $23.4 million to improve the transportation infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. The active transportation package includes several projects in Mason District: The transportation funds will be allocated as follows: In April, the board approved $920,000 for an intersection improvement project at Columbia Pike and Tyler … Continued
Owners of buildings destroyed in a fire fail to respond to code violation notices
The owners of the buildings destroyed by a fire on Columbia Pike in Annandale have failed to respond to the Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance, so the matter is being referred to the commonwealth’s attorney’s office. The fire, on March 12, 2023, affected four businesses. The DCC filed several notices charging the property owners … Continued
Taco restaurant coming to Barcroft Plaza
Chef Basir Ahadi hopes to open Taco Zocalo in Barcroft Plaza at the end of January or February. This will be the fourth Taco Zocalo location. The restaurant will focus on Mexican street food, including tacos, burritos, and chimichangas. Everything is made fresh, Basir says. The meat is marinated in-house, and the hot sauces, salas, … Continued
Pedestrian struck by a bus in Annandale
A pedestrian was struck by a Metrobus at around 10:40 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Little River Turnpike and Hummer Road in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim, an adult female, was trapped under the bus and had severe head wounds. She was transported to the hospital and is currently in a … Continued
NoVA Lights Chorale invites new members
Like many choral groups in the area, NoVA Lights Chorale suffered during the Covid pandemic and is now seeking new members to rebuild to pre-pandemic levels. NoVA Lights Chorale is an amateur chorus that accepts anyone who wants to sing. There are no auditions and no charge to join. Concerts are free, too. The group … Continued
Lake Accotink task force presents its findings to the BoS
The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink has found that retaining the lake at a smaller size is a viable option compared to carrying out a full dredge or letting it revert to wetlands. The task force is presenting an executive summary of its report to the Board of Supervisors today. The board … Continued
New homes bring a touch of luxury to Annandale
An infill development called Red Oak Manor is bringing a touch of luxury to an older neighborhood in central Annandale. The development consists of six houses on Travis Parkway. Two have sold, including one that’s already occupied. The three-level Wedgewood model is 6,912 square feet and is listed at $2.357 million. It has six bedrooms, … Continued