Bailey’s Elementary School employee arrested for sexual battery
Belyea [PWCPD] An employee at Bailey’s Elementary School, Dennis Corwin Belyea, was arrested by Prince William County Police Jan. 13 for sexually assaulting a teenage boy in Manassas several times over a six-year period beginning in 2004. Belyea had been technology support specialist at Bailey’s Elementary School in Bailey’s Crossroads since 2011. Following the arrest, … Continued
Plastic bag tax fails in Virginia General Assembly
Plastic bags clog a stream feeding into the Chesapeake Bay. By Elizabeth Kirchner Despite widespread grassroots support and the possibility of about $20 million in annual revenue dedicated to Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts, a bill establishing a 5-cent “plastic bag tax” failed to get out of committee Jan 21. The bill, introduced in the Virginia … Continued
Gym planned for Bailey’s Upper Elementary School
The design of the gym for Bailey’s Upper Elementary School. Representatives of Fairfax County Public Schools presented the plans for a gymnasium and outdoor play area for Bailey’s Upper Elementary School to the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation Jan. 20. The plan calls for a 6,000-square foot gymnasium to be added on the west side … Continued
Robbery in Parklawn area
Two men wearing ski masks assaulted and robbed an individual walking in the 4100 block of Century Court near Parklawn Elementary School at about 10 p.m. on Jan. 16, Fairfax County Police reports. The suspects threatened the victim, took property, and fled. The victim incurred non-life threatening injuries. The suspects were described as black and … Continued
Seven Corners Working Group agrees on broad concept for Sears site
A rough sketch of the Sears site. Leesburg Pike is on top. Red = multifamily housing, blue = office, orange = entertainment, and yellow = senior housing. [OCR] The Special Working Group on the Sears site in Seven Corners made some progress toward coming up with a plan amendment to guide future development – although … Continued
New county building brings health services to Merrifield area
The interior of the building has a nature theme. Staff from various mental health, substance abuse, and other programs operated by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board have begun moving into the agency’s new building at 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive in Merrifield. Staff from youth services programs began moving in first in mid-January. When … Continued
Ryan McElveen to headline AHS Just World Festival
McElveen’s Happy New Year tweet. Popular Fairfax County school board member Ryan McElveen (at large) will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Just World Festival Feb. 27 at Annandale High School. The free Friday afternoon event features workshops, exhibits, and entertainment aimed at promoting social activism among youths from the perspective: “It’s not … Continued
Planning Commission defers decision on Bailey’s Crossroads retail center
A view of the Shops at Bailey’s Crossroads on Leesburg Pike. [Spectrum Development] The Fairfax County Planning Commission agreed unanimously to defer until Jan. 22 a recommendation on a proposal to allow a retail center on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hear the issue on Jan. 27. Spectrum … Continued
Fee increases proposed for park users
The pavilion at Round Tree Park. [Fairfax County government] The Fairfax County Park Authority is proposing fee increases for some of its facilities. The Park Authority Board is holding an annual public comment meeting on the fee changes Jan. 21, in room 106 of the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, at 7 p.m. … Continued
By-right projects are impeding Annandale redevelopment
A bank is planned for the vacant lot on the right of the Palace. The Annandale Central Business District Planning Committee (ACBDPC) is exploring ways to discourage by-right development, which committee members see as a major obstacle to redevelopment. Rather than piecemeal development in Annandale, the ACBDP would like to see larger, mixed-use projects in … Continued
New fitness center opens in Annandale
Rachel Martin and Pablo Amaya with a giant tire used in a fitness bootcamp. Rachel Martin and Pablo Amaya, the former trainers and bootcamp leaders at the now-closed Pro Maxx gym, have started their own personal fitness business in Annandale. PR Performance Fitness, at 4208 Evergreen Lane, Suite 212, offers personalized exercise plans that meet … Continued
Explosion at Eden Center
Firefighters from Falls Church and Arlington on the scene of an explosion at Eden Center. [WTOP photo] An explosion rocked the Eden Center in Seven Corners at about 3 p.m. today. According to a City of Falls Church spokesperson, smoke was billowing from the front and rear entrances. The Falls Church News-Press reports three people … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves Bailey’s Crossroads redevelopment plan
The area outlined in red is the Columbia Pike/Moncure Avenue area proposed for redevelopment. [Fairfax County Planning and Zoning Department] The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment Jan. 13 to allow the redevelopment of a 7.4-acre property on Columbia Pike and Moncure Avenue in Bailey’s Crossroads. AvalonBay is proposing a … Continued
Restaurant/sports bar planned for Barcroft Plaza shopping center
Glory Days has lots of screens for watching sports. Looks like a Glory Days Grill might be coming to the Barcroft Plaza shopping center on Columbia Pike. Jeff Newman, president of Glory Days Inc., is working on a letter of intent with Federal Realty Investment Trust, the owner of Barcroft Plaza. That process can take … Continued
Two men arrested for robbery in Annandale
Two people were robbed by three men at about 12:17 a.m., Jan. 12, in the 7400 block of Englewood Place, Annandale, in the Parliaments apartment complex, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The two victims were standing on the sidewalk when approached by three men. The suspects threatened the victims, took property, and fled on … Continued