New park to be named for Eileen Garnett
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 12 passed a resolution put forth by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross to name the Annandale Civic Space for Eileen Garnett to honor “her long devotion to the Annandale community.” That was one of three resolutions passed by the board on renaming facilities in Mason District. Gross’ motion … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Sept. 13 Sept. 12 Sept. 11 Sept. 10 Sept. 9 Sept. 8 Sept. 7
Planning Commission amends and recommends approval of Parking Reimagined
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Sept. 13 recommended approval of Parking Reimagined after passing several amendments to address some of the concerns raised by residents. The Board of Supervisors will make the final decision on Parking Reimagined. The board scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 26. Parking Reimagined revises the county’s zoning ordinance to … Continued
Annandale to get another Korean restaurant
A long-vacant building in the center of Annandale has been leased to a Korean restaurant franchise. The building, at 7220 Columbia Pike, formerly housed a Bank of America branch and was originally a Safeway. The new restaurant will be geared toward younger people, and the interior will be completely redone, says real estate agent Michael … Continued
New police unit will investigate threats
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau has launched a new unit responsible for investigating active violence incidents, bomb threats, and coordination of emergency substantial risk orders (ESROs). The Threat Assessment and Management Unit (TAM) will use a proactive, collaborative, multidisciplinary, and systematic approach to analyze, track, and prevent potential acts of … Continued
Popeyes opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
There’s a new place to get chicken in Bailey’s Crossroads. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is now open at 5896 Leesburg Pike. It’s smaller than the Popeyes in Annandale and doesn’t have a drive-through, but the menu is the same. Popular items include chicken sandwiches, nuggets, tenders, popcorn shrimp, wings, biscuits, red beans and rice, mac and … Continued
Mason Police District has a new commander
Capt. Patrick Brusch is the new commander of the Mason Police District. He was most recently commander of the Fairfax County Police Department’s violent crimes division. Lt. Christopher Mattus of the Mason station was promoted to assistant commander. Brusch replaced Capt. Loriann LaBarca, who served as Mason Police District commander for less than a year. … Continued
Mural in the works in Annandale
Spiderman and baseball legend Jackie Robinson are making an appearance in a mural being painted on the side of the Annandale Shopping Center. Collector’s World, a tenant in the shopping center at 7006 Columbia Pike, commissioned the mural. When finished, itl will feature Spiderman scaling wall facing Gallows Road, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers … Continued
HOAs can apply for funds to install EV charging stations
Fairfax County is launching a pilot program to help homeowner and condominium associations install electric vehicle charging stations. HOAs that are accepted into the Charge Up Fairfax program will receive a site visit and assessment from an engineering firm, paid for by the county. If the HOA decides to proceed with the project, it would … Continued
Crime is up in 2023 compared to 2020
There have been more violent crimes in Fairfax County during the first half of 2023 than during the same period in 2022, according to a survey by the Major Cities Chiefs Association. During Jan. 1 to June 30, 2023, there were 71 rapes in Fairfax County, compared to 57 in the first six months of … Continued
Firefighters’ Fill the Boot campaign raises funds for muscular dystrophy research
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s Fill the Boot campaign raised $187,300 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Firefighters stood at intersections from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 collecting donations from motorists and pedestrians. People can continue to donate to the campaign online through the end of the year. The Annandale Fire Station (#8) on … Continued
The Police Department invites youths to become Public Safety Cadets
Teens interested in law enforcement careers are invited to apply for the Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Safety Cadets program. Students and family members can learn more at a “First Nighter” informational meeting hosted by Unit 505 at Annandale High School (4700 Medford Drive) on Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. The program is open … Continued
Gallows Road study underway
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is hosting two upcoming public meetings on the Gallows Road Multimodal Study. The first meeting will be virtual. It is scheduled for next Tuesday, Sept. 19. at 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Teams here. The second meeting will be at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, on … Continued
Explore a park: Wakefield Park
This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The most recent piece in the series was on Deerlick Park. Wakefield Park has a wide range of athletic facilities and a network of trails along Accotink Creek. The 292-acre park at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale stretches from Lake … Continued
Students invited to join the Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to apply for the Youth Conservation Leadership Institute, a program of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The institute focuses on volunteer service, environmental stewardship, and leadership. It runs from October to June. Participating students will develop and implement a project of their choosing with assistance … Continued