Families prepare for school at the Bailey’s Crossroads school resource fair
Bailey’s Crossroads kids and their parents are ready for the start of the school year, thanks to a school resource fair Aug. 12 at the Bailey’s Community Center. The kids got free school supplies, while parents learned about resources available from dozens of county agencies and local organizations. The event was organized by the Fairfax … Continued
Columbia Pines sign smashed
A driver crashed into the brick Columbia Pines entry sign at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Rose Lane in Annandale. There are car parts all over the ground. Are there any witnesses?
Road Shark campaign targeted impaired drivers
The Fairfax County Police Department reports success with the 2023 Road Shark campaign to curb dangerous driving behavior. Road Shark, now ended, is a collaborative effort of FCPD and the Virginia State Police. During the campaign, officers and state troopers issued nearly 25,000 citations and warnings, including hundreds of arrests for driving while intoxicated and … 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: Aug. 9 Aug. 8 Aug. 7 Aug. 6 Aug. 5 Aug. 4 Aug. 3
Annandale ‘comfort woman’ statue is gone
The Statue of Peace in Annandale honoring the Korean “comfort women” has been removed. The statue was installed in front of an office building at 7601 Little River Turnpike in Annandale in October 2019 by the Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issues (WCCW). The statue reminds the public of the sacrifices of the thousands of … Continued
Libraries to extend hours Aug. 28
Fairfax County public libraries are returning to “normal” hours on Aug. 28. Library hours were cut back a year ago due to difficulties filling staff positions. Under the updated schedule, George Mason Regional Library in Annandale and other regional branches will be open: The 23 community branches, including the Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads and … Continued
School bond would fund construction at Bren Mar Park Elementary School
A $435 million school bond referendum on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election includes construction funding for just one school in Mason District – Bren Mar Park Elementary. The 2023 school bond calls for $55 million for construction at Bren Mar Park. Planning and design funds ($4 million) were covered by the 2021 bond. … Continued
Jake’s popcorn shop opens in Seven Corners
Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn opened Aug. 7 in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. It’s on the upper level between the Vacuum Center and Michael’s. Jake’s offers just a few flavors for the soft opening but will add many more later when the staff gets up to speed. Current flavors include caramel corn, kettle corn, cheddar, white … Continued
Proposed zoning amendment would set rules for outdoor dining
Fairfax County is proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to codify the regulations for outdoor dining. The amendment would make permanent and add more details to the provision on outdoor dining in the emergency ordinance approved during the Covid pandemic. Two virtual community meetings have been scheduled on the proposed amendment, on Aug. 9 … Continued
Patient First to open in October
Patient First, the primary and acute care medical on the corner of John Marr Drive and Little River Turnpike in Annandale, is nearing completion. It will tentatively open to the public on Oct. 11, says Director of Medical Support Ileene Sanchez. Patient First provides urgent care on a walk-in basis for non-critical emergencies like fractures, … Continued
Fairfax County is planning a ‘green bank’
Fairfax County is moving toward the establishment of a “green bank,” an entity that would facilitate the financing of clean energy projects. The green bank will boost the market for clean energy by providing the community with financial and technical assistance for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric vehicle projects A bill passed by … Continued
Annandale man in MS-13 sentenced to life in prison for murder and racketeering
Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia, 29, of Annandale, was sentenced Aug. 4 to life in federal prison for racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence in connection to his participation in the MS-13 gang, the U.S. Department of Justice reported. The sentence was announced Aug. 4 by Judge Paula Xinis of … Continued
Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn in Seven Corners prepares staff for opening day
As Robin Rinearson, the owner of Jake’s Ice Cream prepares to open Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn, one of her key tasks is training the employees, most of whom have cognitive, physical, or other disabilities. The popcorn shop could have a soft opening in the Seven Corners Shopping Center as early as the middle of next week … Continued
Boy Scouts teach outdoor skills to Annandale Boys & Girls Club campers
Kids participating in the Annandale Boys and Girls Club’s summer program learned some outdoor skills from Boy Scout Troop 150 at Ossian Hall Park on Aug. 2. The scouts taught the kids how to tie knots, build a fire, set up a tent, and lash branches together to make a structure. The scouts then helped … Continued
FCPD targets vehicle theft in August
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Summer Crime Prevention Initiative is continuing in August with a focus on vehicle-related thefts. The initiative targeted shoplifting in June and driving while intoxicated in July. “The Summer Crime Prevention team will intensify its efforts to prevent theft from vehicles and vehicle parts by implementing strategic and focused enforcement measures,” … Continued