Police seek tips on rape suspect
The Fairfax County Police Department is circulating a sketch of a rape suspect with the hope that someone recognizes him. On June 11, at 2:37 a.m., officers from the Mason Police District responded to the 5900 block of Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads after a witness heard a disturbance in the wooded area between Seminary … Continued
Pharmacies burglarized in Mason District
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects connected to four pharmacy burglaries in the Mason Police District. The burglaries took place: Detectives with the Major Crimes Bureau believe all these incidents are related. The burglars appear to be stealing controlled substances. In each incident, two or three suspects force entry into … Continued
Lincolnia church honored for its commitment to sustainability
The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions presented a Sustainability Champion Award June 8 to Peace Lutheran Church in Lincolnia, along with three individuals, a local business, and an elected official. The awards honor people and organizations who make significant contributions toward the FACS mission of creating moral and equitable solutions to climate change in Virginia. … Continued
Explore a park: Howrey Field Park
This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The most recent article in this series covered Annandale Community Park. Previous articles are listed on the Parks page. Howrey Field Park, a small park in Annandale has just four athletic fields and a memorial in recognition of a tragic … Continued
Organized retail crime is soaring
Organized retail theft is way up in Fairfax County, says MPO Howard Mergler of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Tysons Urban Team. The Tysons Urban Team deals with shoplifting, missing persons, and mental health crises, but spends most of its energy on organized retail crime (ORC) at the Tysons shopping malls, Mergler said during a … Continued
Justice scholarship fund aids 84 graduates
Eighty-four Justice High School students who graduated last week received a total of $353,000 in college scholarship money from the Justice High School Scholarship Fund (JHSSF) and its partners. The JHSSF provides needs-based scholarships to Justice High School graduates who demonstrate a commitment to learning and becoming contributing members of their communities. The JHSSF awarded … Continued
Early voting available now at the Mason Government Center
In-person early voting in the Democratic Primary is available beginning today at the Mason Government Center, Thomas Jefferson Library, and other satellite locations. The Democratic Primary is June 20. The Republicans are not holding a primary. Offices on the ballot include Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, members of the General Assembly, and countywide offices. … 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: June 8 June 7 June 6 June 5 June 4 June 3 June 2 June 1
Beanetics’ new owners are making the Annandale coffee shop more inviting
The new owners of Beanetics Coffee Roasters, Annandale residents Nicole and Jason Llorenz, have brightened up the shop and are adding new menu items. Beanetics was opened 12 years ago at 7028 Columbia Pike in Annandale by David and Amy Starr as a family-owned small-batch coffee roaster. The Llorenzes are continuing that legacy. “We’re rethinking … Continued
Affordable housing proposed for county-owned property on Columbia Pike
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 6 passed a motion by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross to consider the development of affordable housing on the site of the Crossroads Interim Park in Bailey’s Crossroads. The property, known as the “East County Part B Site,” is on Columbia Pike between Radley Acura and the forthcoming … Continued
SweetFrog fro-yo shop opens in Annandale
SweetFrog, a frozen yogurt shop, had a soft opening on June 7 in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike – just in time for summer weather. Franchise owner Nabil Hindi wants the shop to become a community gathering place; he added outdoor seating to bring people together. SweetFrog offers customizable treats. Customers choose a … Continued
Supervisor candidate Jimenez: missing in action on the Planning Commission
Mason District supervisor candidate Andres Jimenez is a member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission, yet he attended far fewer meetings than any other commissioner and rarely speaks when he does show up. That’s the conclusion of a report by Mason District residents George Waters, Larry Golfer, and Carole Bausell. They conducted a comprehensive analysis … Continued
Local beauty queen is competing, again, in the Mrs. Globe pageant
In January 2021, we published an article about Annandale High School alum Rachel Laguna’s plans to compete in the Mrs. Globe competition in China. Things didn’t work out as anticipated, however. Laguna, who had been named Mrs. Venezuela, had to drop out due to health issues, and she is now in the running for the … Continued
Police Department launches community survey tool to measure public perceptions
The Fairfax County Police Department has launched a new program to gauge community perceptions about policing. FCPD contracted with Zencity’s Blockwise program to place ads on social media and local news websites with a link to a brief survey about people’s perceptions of the police department, whether they feel their community is safe, and whether … Continued
Metro offers discounts to low-income riders
Metro is offering reduced fares to low-income customers, beginning June 20. The new Metro Lift initiative offers 50 percent discounts to residents of D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). An estimated 471,000 people receive SNAP benefits across the region. Metro’s Board of Directors approved Metro Lift in … Continued