September 29, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Be alert for ‘downed birds’

#animals, #wildlife

An eared grebe in Fairfax County. Fairfax County Animal Services Division has have received several reports of “downed birds” around the county. They appear to be eared grebes that likely have been thrown off their migratory track due to recent frigid weather. They have webbed feet and typically swim and fly. They are not accustomed … Continued

Architect describes vision for Bailey’s Elementary School annex

#Bailey's Elementary School, #land use, #redevelopment, #schools, #Seven Corners
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The back view of the Bailey’s annex. The office building on Leesburg Pike that will be converted to an elementary school to relieve severe overcrowding at Bailey’s Elementary School, the school’s design will accommodate a more flexible, 21st century learning concept. Classrooms will have lots of natural light, and the entrance will be repositioned to … Continued

Proposed Markham Street project could spur redevelopment in Annandale

#businesses, #housing, #land use, #parks, #real estate, #redevelopment, #restaurants
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An illustration of the apartment building proposed for Markham Street. The proposed 12-story apartment building project on the site of the bowling alley on Markham Street in Annandale will have 310 units—with a mix of efficiencies and one and two-bedroom units—and a ground-floor restaurant and park. After hearing a presentation from the developers Jan. 14, … Continued

Fairfax County considers projects to relieve Braddock Road congestion

#Braddock District, #bus, #traffic, #transportation

Heading east on Braddock Road, approaching the beltway. Fairfax County is moving ahead with long-longstanding plans to widen Braddock Road, reports Fairfax County Supervisor John Cook (Braddock). Funding would come from the landmark transportation bill approved by the Virginia General Assembly last year.   One proposed project calls for adding a lane in each direction … Continued

Education campaign aimed at keeping teens away from sex trafficking

#crime, #police, #safety, #schools, #sex offenders, #youths

Teen sex trafficking is on the rise in Northern Virginia, so Fairfax County Police, public schools, and the Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services announced a new “Just Ask” prevention campaign Jan. 10. The campaign, launched to coincide with Human Trafficking Awareness Day Jan. 11, is aimed at educating teens about the … Continued

Bike/pedestrian accessibility improved at beltway in Annandale

#beltway, #biking, #traffic, #trails, #transportation, #VDOT

New crosswalks on Gallows Road at the beltway. The Virginia Department of Transportation’s recently completed $550,000 project to improve bicycle and pedestrian accessibility at the beltway overpasses on Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike are helpful but could have been better. That’s the assessment of avid bicyclist Pete Beers, who lives in the Falls Church … Continued

Mason District Council surveys residents on code compliance issues

#code compliance, #Mason District, #property maintenance
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This house, in the Alexandria section of Mason District, was declared blighted in 2012. The Mason District Council of Community Associations is urging residents to respond to a survey on code compliance issues. The survey seeks feedback on public perceptions about the county’s enforcement of property code violations, the impact on the quality of life … Continued