Police seek power tool burglars
Fairfax County Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying burglary suspects who stole power tools from businesses in Annandale, Merrifield, Alexandria, and Chantilly. On Sept. 16, at 4:33 a.m., officers responded to the 7300 block of McWhorter Place in Annandale for a burglary report. Two suspects had broken into the business and stole tools … Continued
Strong housing market predicted for 2025
The housing market in Northern Virginia will continue to show strength in 2025, the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors reports. A forecast released Dec. 17 by NVAR conducted in conjunction with George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis predicts moderate price increases and higher levels of market activity. “We’ve seen Northern Virginia’s housing market improve … Continued
Z’s Boxing Gym opens in Annandale
Z’s Boxing Gym is having a soft opening in Annandale. Owner Eric Zimmerman is planning a grand opening celebration on Jan. 11. It’s located at 4119 John Marr Drive in a former phone store next to Goodwill. The facility trains boxers for competition and holds classes for people of all skill levels, including kids starting … Continued
New principal named for Glasgow MS
Fairfax County Public Schools named Lisa Barrow the new principal of Glasgow Middle School. She has served as principal of Cooper Middle School in McLean since 2020. “We are delighted to welcome her back to Region 2,” Assistant Superintendent Megan Vroman tweeted on X. Barrow was principal of Sleepy Hollow Elementary School from 2011 to … Continued
Seven Corners apartments have a new owner
The Jefferson, a 310-unit apartment building in Seven Corners, has changed hands, the Washington Business Journal reports. Eagle Rock Properties acquired the complex, at 6166 Leesburg Pike, on Nov. 20 from Capital Investment Advisors LLC for $65.65 million. The current assessed value for the property is $66.3 million, according to Fairfax County land records. The … Continued
Man arrested for ABC store thefts
Fairfax County Police arrested a man for a string of thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores, including two in Mason District. Joseph Womack, 38, of Alexandria, was arrested for stealing liquor at the following six ABC stores: The first five incidents occurred on Dec. 13. The sixth was on Dec. 14. Womack was … Continued
Plastic bag tax generated over $6 million
Fairfax County’s plastic bag tax has generated over $6.2 million in revenue since it took effect on Jan. 1, 2022, the county reports. The largest share of those funds supported Operation Stream Shield, a program that pays homeless people for temporary work removing debris from streams and other locations. Funds also went to waste collection … Continued
Fairmont Gardens tenant is fighting eviction
Fairmont Gardens tenant Zahid Khan says he’s being evicted because he filed a complaint with Fairfax County about the unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the Annandale apartment complex. He’s fighting the eviction in court. Shortly after Khan moved in just over a year ago, he was disgusted by the constant stream of mice in his … Continued
Fairfax County plans to overhaul waste collections
Fairfax County is developing a new trash and recycling collection system. The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is working on a Unified Sanitation District model, with all trash and recycling collections handled by private companies contracted by the county. Matthew Adams, director of the solid waste management program, described the new concept at … Continued
Site-specific Plan Amendment process to start Jan. 13
The nomination process for site-specific plan amendments to Fairfax County’s Comprehensive Plan will start Jan. 13 and run through Feb. 13. The Comprehensive Plan is the guiding document for land use and development decisions and sets forth the community’s vision for the future. Site-specific amendments are generally submitted by developers, but anyone can propose a … Continued
Pinecrest Golf Course to host a Trackman league
The Fairfax County Park Authority’s golf department is launching its first-ever Indoor Trackman League at the Pinecrest Golf Course in Lincolnia. The tournament will run Jan. 6-March 30. Participants will play the top golf courses in the world – St. Andrews, Pebble Beach, and more – on Pinecrest’s state-of-the-art Trackman4 golf simulator. The registration deadline … Continued
New massage school hosts an open house
Annandale has a new massage school. The Alpha School of Massage is located in an office building at 7700 Little River Turnpike. Anyone interested in becoming a massage therapist – plus everyone else in the community – is invited to an open house on Jan. 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m. The first class will start on Feb. … Continued
Movie theater to open in Falls Church
A new upscale movie theater is opening this spring in the City of Falls Church. The seven-screen Paragon Theaters will be located at 112 Founders Row in a mixed-use building with multifamily housing, restaurants, and underground parking. Jared Comess, a vice president at Paragon Entertainment Holdings LLC, anticipates it will open the first week of … Continued
Amazon Fresh opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Amazon Fresh grocery store opened yesterday in Bailey’s Crossroads, offering gift cards, giveaways, and discounts to first-day shoppers. The store is located at 5811 Crossroads Center Way in the Crossroads shopping center between Staples and Golf Galaxy. The store, in a former Safeway building, was a long time coming. We first announced Amazon’s plans … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: Dec. 10 Dec. 9 Dec. 8 Dec. 7 Dec. 6 Dec. 5