July 13, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Gym planned for Bailey’s Upper Elementary School

#Bailey's Elementary School, #children, #Recreation, #redevelopment
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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

#crime, #robbery
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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

New county building brings health services to Merrifield area

#government services, #health, #redevelopment, #social services
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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

#Annandale High School, #school board, #volunteers, #youths
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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

#Bailey's Crossroads, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #shopping, #zoning
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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

#budget, #parks, #Recreation

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

New fitness center opens in Annandale

#businesses, #health

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

#accidents, #emergencies, #fires, #shopping

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

#Bailey's Crossroads, #Bailey's Elementary School, #land use, #redevelopment, #schools, #Seven Corners, #Willston Center
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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

Two men arrested for robbery in Annandale

#assault, #crime, #robbery
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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

Home sale prices in Annandale declining

#housing, #real estate

This 790-square foot one-bedroom condo on Hazeltine Court in the Pinecrest community is on the market for $217,900. [Zillow] The median sales prices of homes sold in December 2014 in Annandale (zip code 22003) was $510,000, a 7.3 percent decline from $550,000 in December 2013. The average sale price last month was $549,104, down 6.8 … Continued

Community leaders push for school on Willston Center site

#Bailey's Crossroads, #East County Government Center, #Evans, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #school board, #schools, #Seven Corners, #Willston Center
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The Willston Center. Local residents are stepping up their efforts to push the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to transfer the Willston Multicultural Center property in Seven Corners to Fairfax County Public Schools as a site for a new, badly needed elementary school. The Mason District Council of Community Associations (MDC) has drafted a resolution … Continued