Public input sought on new plan for Green Spring Gardens
The new land is the green section on top. [Fairfax County Park Authority] The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking public input as it begins a planning process to integrate a newly acquired piece of property into Green Spring Gardens Park. The public is invited to a meeting Jan. 29, 7 p.m., at Parklawn Elementary … Continued
Seven Corners working group weighs redevelopment options for Sears site
The working group reviews development options for the Sears site on Route 7. The Special Working Group on the Sears Site at its Jan. 7 meeting agreed to pursue a plan based on the best elements from the three concepts developed at the group’s design workshop in November. The three designs had different amounts of … Continued
Fairfax County deep into planning for East County building on Willston site
An illustration of the proposed East County Office Building at the Willston site produced by Fairfax County in August 2013. Despite efforts by local residents and school officials to use the Willston Center property for a public school, Fairfax County officials are deep into the planning process for a new East County Office Building on … Continued
Beware of Dominion scams
Representatives from Dominion Power are not calling customers and threatening to shut off their power if they don’t pay up immediately. If you get one of these calls, it’s a scam, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. These scams have been going on for a while and resurfaced in Fairfax County in recent weeks. In … Continued
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