Homeowner battling county over land disturbance violation
The Laux backyard with the Calloway development behind the fence. Annandale resident David Laux is fighting a Fairfax County court injunction charging him with violating the building code and plans to take the case to the state Supreme Court. The county charged Laux and his wife Tara with failing to get a permit when they … Continued
Youth robbed at Culmore Shopping Center
A juvenile was robbed of $450 at the Culmore Shopping Center on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads June 28 at about 2 p.m., the Fairfax County Police Department reports in the daily police blotter. The youth, age 17, was riding his bike at the back of the shopping center near the post office when he … Continued
Two local youths launch online program for learning guitar
Jack Ross and Brian Abod in the studio. Two local youths have invented a new way to learn how to play the guitar. Their online company, Pickup Guitar Club, makes the learning process fun, “like the videogame Guitar Hero but with a real guitar,” says Brian Abod. Abod focuses on the musical side of the … Continued
Study explores transit options for Route 7
Route 7, looking northwest toward the Columbia Pike intersection, on a weekday afternoon. A study underway by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), known as Envision Route 7, is exploring options for transit that could relieve traffic congestion through the Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads areas. The study has so far narrowed the transit options … Continued
Hair Cuttery coming to Barcroft Plaza
Barcroft Plaza. Hair Cuttery is coming to the Barcroft Plaza shopping center. The store, at 6354 Columbia Pike used to be home of Sweet Bee frozen yogurt. Hair Cuttery will be the third hair salon at the retail center. American Beauty at Valentino’s hair and nail salon is just a few stores away, at 6343 … Continued
Interim principal named for Annandale HS
Butler [FCPS] Bruce Butler has been named interim principal at Annandale High School, effective July 1, until a new principal can be named, Fabio Zuluaga, assistant superintendent for Region 2, announced Feb. 26. Vincent Randazzo, the principal at Annandale since 2011, is retiring. Butler had been principal at South Lakes High School for seven years … Continued
Expanded medical building proposed for Evergreen Lane
The side view of Dr. Nguyen’s new building. [B.N. Architecture Services] The Fairfax County Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for July 23 on a proposal to expand and modify the medical offices of Dr. Quan Nguyen at 4217 Evergreen Lane. The existing house. Nguyen wants to replace the small cottage where he’s been … Continued
New houses planned for Gallows Road
This building on Gallows Road is slated to be torn down. Two old houses on Gallows Road between Woodburn Elementary School and Holmes Run Acres Recreation Association will be torn down and replaced with three new houses. It’s a by-right project, which means the property doesn’t need to be rezoned. The current zoning designation is … Continued
Supervisors approve gym for Upper Bailey’s
Plans for the gym at Bailey’s Upper. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved amended proffers for a gym and outdoor play area at Bailey’s Upper Elementary School. The facility won’t be built until next summer, however. Among other things, the proffers address the amount of setback at the front of the property and modify … Continued
Supervisors approve Community Parking District for all of Mason
This boat, on the end of Valley Crest Drive in Annandale, hasn’t been near the water in decades. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed June 23 to create a Community Parking District (CPD) covering all of Mason District. That means boats, campers, trailers, RVs, and related vehicles can no longer be parked on residential … Continued
Gallows Road bridge over Rt. 50 is getting a make-over
Route 50 approaching the Gallows Road bridge. The public is invited to a meeting tomorrow night hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation about plans to reconstruct the bridge on Gallows Road over Arlington Boulevard (Route 50). The meeting is June 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. … Continued
Muslim women’s group helps needy families at Bailey’s Elementary
The Muslim Women’s Coalition donates Ramadan baskets to Bailey’s Elementary School. [MWC photo] Add the Muslim Women’s Coalition to the list of local organizations that quietly go about the business of making our community a better place. This spring, just before the start of Ramadan, the group made 101 “Ramadan baskets” – laundry baskets filled with … Continued
Community group recommends revisions to Seven Corners plan
The Seven Corners Ad Hoc Community Working Group is finalizing its work on drafting a revised redevelopment plan for Seven Corners and will submit its recommendations to Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and Mason Planning Commissioner Julie Strandlie on June 23. The ad hoc group consists of representatives of community associations in the Seven Corners area. … Continued
Church buys office building on Rt. 50
6565 Arlington Blvd. The Falls Church Anglican, a group of defectors from the historic Falls Church in the City of Falls Church, has purchased an office building at 6565 Arlington Blvd., the Falls Church News-Press reports. The congregation, led by Rev. John Yates, had defected from the Episcopal Church in 2006, but continued to occupy … Continued
2015 World Police and Fire Games start this week
The Fairfax County Police Department’s soccer team. [FCPD] The 2015 World Police and Fire Games, the biggest sports competition in Fairfax County history, starts this week. The games will bring more than 10,000 athletes from police and fire departments from all 50 states and more than 68 countries here to compete in 60 events. The … Continued