October 1, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Capt. Gun Lee leaving Mason Police District

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Capt. Lee Gun Lee, the commander of the Mason Police District in Annandale, is leaving his position March 9 to become commander of the major crimes division in the Fairfax County Police Criminal Investigation Bureau. Carol Wilhite, the assistant captain of the Fair Oaks Police District will be the new Mason District captain. The announcement … Continued

Wakefield Chapel residents want NOVA to address student parking problems

#Braddock District, #Cook, #NOVA, #parking, #safety, #traffic, #VDOT
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Residents complain about NOVA students on Wakefield Chapel Road. People who live close to the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Annandale campus have been complaining about students parking on Wakefield Chapel Road and side streets for years. The familiar litany of grievances was aired again Feb. 25 at the most recent quarterly meeting on NOVA/neighborhood … Continued

Annandale youth engagement initiative in the works

#Annandale High School, #community organizations, #diversity, #schools, #social services

Annandale youths on Medford Drive on a recent afternoon. Annandale stakeholders have come together to develop recommendations for a youth engagement initiative. The Annandale Community Planning Group (CPG), an outgrowth of the Annandale dialogues on diversity, is facilitated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS). At the group’s second meeting, Feb. … Continued

Korean community center under discussion

#Bulova, #businesses, #community organizations, #culture, #Koreans, #Recreation

A group of local Korean business and nonprofit leaders are discussing options for establishing a Korean community center. A location hasn’t been determined yet, although Annandale would be a good choice, as it’s the commercial center for the Korean community, and a center here could spur more redevelopment activity. On the other hand, it could … Continued

Annandale house fire displaces 10

#emergencies, #fires

An accidental fire at a single-family home in the Pinecrest area of Annandale Feb. 24 was caused by “an unidentified electrical event in the  basement,”  the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported. No one was injured. Four adults and six children have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Firefighters encountered … Continued

ACCA Child Development Center relies heavily on volunteers and donations

#children, #schools, #social services
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The ACCA Child Development Center in central Annandale depends heavily on contributions from its corporate and nonprofit partners to carry out its mission—providing high-quality, affordable care to young children. The center serves 183 babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children in the ACCA (Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) building on Columbia Pike. ACCA, an alliance of … Continued

Mason District Council urges county to take action on litter

#community organizations, #litter, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups, #property maintenance
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Litter by a parking lot in central Annandale. The Mason District Council (MDC) passed a resolution Feb. 21 calling on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Police Department to enforce the state law banning litter and to “adopt more stringent standards in litter prevention by increasing litter enforcement throughout the year.” … Continued