Falls Church HS’s historic mosaic will be protected during renovations
When the renovation/expansion of Falls Church High School is completed, the historic jaguar mosaic will be preserved.
ActiveFairfax would improve connections for pedestrians and bicyclists
The Fairfax County Transportation Department is seeking community input on a plan to improve transportation access for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Inova settles false Medicaid claims
Inova has agreed to pay nearly $2.4 million in a settlement involving Medicaid claims with false information, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced Nov. 15.
Annandale house fire started in garage
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department tackled a fire at a single-family house on the 4100 block of Wynnwood Drive in Annandale on Nov. 15.
Falls Church HS renovation will include athletic fields
Many of the improvements in the Falls Church High School renovation/expansion project have been completed, but much more work needs to be done.
Weekly crime report
\The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect:
McKay: Trump administration would devastate the local economy
A second Trump presidency could have a devastating effect on the Fairfax County economy, Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay warns.
Artisans United Craft Gallery hosts an auction
The Craft Gallery of Artisans United in Annandale is auctioning off weavings and drawings by Sharon Safran.
A crash on Edsall Road highlights the need for a pedestrian signal
A crash on Nov. 11 on Edsall Road is reigniting Bren Mar Park residents to step up their push for pedestrian improvements.
FCPS considers solutions for overcrowding at Parklawn Elementary School
Community meetings have been scheduled to discuss options for easing overcrowding at Parklawn Elementary School,
Inova to open an EmPATH mental health unit
Inova Fairfax Hospital is opening an EmPATH center, a specialized unit that provides a safe, calming environment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.
DC United honors coach Pablo Amaya
DC United, Washington’s professional soccer team, named soccer coach, entrepreneur, and community activist Pablo Amaya as a Raise a Toast honoree.
Racial covenants – widespread in Mason District – can be removed
You probably aren’t aware of this but if you’re a homeowner in the Annandale/Mason District area, there’s a strong likelihood that your property has a restrictive covenant prohibiting non-White ownership and occupancy.
Sgt. Gehr named Mason Officer of the Year
The Mason Police District’s Citizen Advisory Committee named Sgt. Kevin Gehr the 2024 Office of the Year.
La Madeleine reopens after renovation
La Madeleine, the French café at the Crossroads Center on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, reopened last week after a major renovation.