Two robberies in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Fairfax County Police Department reports two recent robberies in Bailey’s Crossroads. On Jan. 2, an individual was sitting in a vehicle in the 6000 block of Knollwood Drive in the Culmore area was robbed at about 11 p.m. Two men approached, and one of them displayed a handgun, entered the vehicle, assaulted the victim, … Continued
D.C.-based company buys office building in Mason District
5290 Shawnee Road [Cafferty Commercial Real Estate Services] ABC Imaging has closed on a deal to purchase an office building in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, and will move its 150 employees from Washington, D.C., to the Mason District. [The information reported here is from the Washington Business Journal.] ABC Imaging purchased the 48,000-square … Continued
Public hearing on Sears site tonight
A public comment period has been added to tonight’s meeting of the Seven Corners Opportunity Area C Special Working Group. The meeting is at the Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, and starts earlier, 6:30 p.m., than usual. The working group is exploring redevelopment options for the Sears site on Leesburg Pike. Members … Continued
FCPS apologizes for opening schools on time despite snowfall
A school bus stuck on Murray Lane on the way to Mason Crest Elementary School. Parents were asked to pick up their children. [Photo by Bob Kovacs] With major traffic jams, road closures, and accidents throughout the region, Fairfax County Public Schools seems to be regretting its decision not to close or even delay school … Continued
Dogs rescued from Korean dog meat farm arrive in Alexandria
Snowball is one of the lucky dogs rescued from a dog farm and is now safe at the Alexandria Animal Shelter. Sixteen dogs held captive on a dog meat farm in South Korea and headed for the dinner plate were rescued by the Humane Society International (HSI) and arrived at the Alexandria Animal Shelter last … Continued
Assault and attempted robbery in Annandale
The Fairfax County Police Department reports an attempted robbery Jan. 2 in the 7600 block of McWhorter Place, Annandale. According to the police blotter, the victim was in a parking lot when approached by three men at about 8:40 p.m. The suspects displayed a handgun, assaulted the victim, and demanded money. Nothing was taken, and … Continued
Eight arrested for burglary at Safari
Eight people were charged with burglary Dec. 31 at the Safari restaurant and hookah lounge, at 5831 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, an officer was conducting a check of the business, which has been closed since Dec. 18, when an individual was observed at the rear of the … Continued
Fish kill at Holmes Run
A couple of people who regularly fish in Holmes Run reported a fish kill in recent days, but inspection teams from the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) did not find any dead fish. One person who went fishing at Holmes Run on Jan. 1 saw “a whole lot of fish … Continued
Fire destroys apartment in Lincolnia
A fire at the Morningside Apartments in Lincolnia Sunday afternoon displaced 11 adults and four children. One apartment was totally destroyed; several others had smoke damage. One adult female with minor burns was transported to the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Two adult females were taken to Inova Alexandria Hospital for treatment for … Continued
Christmas trees collected through Jan. 16
The Fairfax County Recycling and Trash Department will collect Christmas trees during the first two weeks of January – through Jan. 16. Leave your tree in the curb and remove the tree stand and all lights and decorations. If you have a private trash/recycling collection service, contact that company to find out their Christmas tree … Continued
Gross hosts civic leadership seminars
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’s annual Civic Leadership Seminars for community and homeowner association presidents and board members will start later this month. The first session, Jan. 24, will feature presentations from the police commanders of the three police districts – Mason, Franconia, and West Springfield – that serve the Mason District. The Feb. 28 session … Continued
Water main break disrupts traffic on Columbia Pike
A water main break caused flooding on Columbia Pike. [Fairfax County Police Department photo] A water main break on eastbound Columbia Pike between Madison Lane and Tyler Street caused major traffic headaches during the morning rush hour on Dec. 30. The Fairfax County Police Department called the road “unstable and buckling” and closed that part … Continued
Our top 10 blog stories in 2014
Here are the 10 most popular stories published in 2014 in the Annandale Blog, starting with the story that drew the most readers: Woodson HS community copes with suicides, March 1 (This story got over 11,600 hits.) Stuart HS community unhappy with school’s leadership, June 6 (This piece got 92 comments, the most for any … Continued
FCPS outlines solutions to school overcrowding
Portable classrooms handle the overflow at Glen Forest Elementary School. The proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2016-20, released by Fairfax County Public Schools earlier this month outlines expected enrollment growth in the schools and offers a long list of short and long-term solutions to increase capacity. The CIP calls for a total … Continued
Gallows Road trees torn down to make way for assisted living facility
Six houses were demolished to make for an assisted living facility on Gallows Road. The developer of the Brightview assisted living facility under construction on Gallows Road was supposed to save a lot of trees, but the site looks mostly denuded. The property has been cleared to prepare for construction of a three-story 95-unit building … Continued