Jan. 21 designated a Day of Racial Healing
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation declaring Jan. 21, 2025, as a Day of Racial Healing. The resolution calls upon “all residents to participate in programs and activities that reflect our shared humanity and join ongoing efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive community for everyone.” The National Day of Racial … Continued
Volunteer projects honor King’s legacy
In honor of Martin Luther King, Fairfax County invites residents to carry out volunteer activities to benefit the community. County offices and schools are closed for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 20. There will be a trash and litter cleanup event on Monday hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. To participate, register in … Continued
Rick Healy appointed to the Park Board
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has named Rick Healy to represent Mason on the Fairfax County Park Authority Board. Healy replaces Ron Kendall, who was appointed to the Park Board in 2017. Kendall left the Park Board early; his term doesn’t end until December 2026. Healy served on the staff of the U.S. House of … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: Jan. 15 Jan. 14 Jan. 13 Jan. 12 Jan. 11 Jan. 10 Jan. 9
Permits proposed for areas that restrict cut-through traffic
Fairfax County is considering adding a permit component to the “residential cut-through traffic mitigation program.” At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing on the permit proposal. The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. The measure would add a section to the county code to … Continued
Supervisors fault VDOT for snow failures
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 passed a resolution calling for VDOT to improve its snowplowing operations. After a blizzard dropped 5 to 9 inches of snow on Fairfax County on Jan. 6, VDOT failed to do an adequate job of clearing the streets, said Supervisor James Bierman (Dranesville). VDOT, not Fairfax … Continued
Resident shoots man trying to get into his home
Fairfax County police are investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized after he attempted to force entry into a home near Lake Barcroft. On Jan. 15, at about 2:30 a.m., a homeowner in the 6400 block of Oakwood Drive called 911 to report an unknown man trying to get into his house, the FCPD … Continued
TJ student is on a mission to reduce light pollution
Rushil Kukreja, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is so committed to reducing light pollution, he founded a nonprofit organization and is working on drafting legislation to address the problem. He even spoke at a science summit at the United Nations in October on potential solutions. Princia, the 501(c)(3) Rushil … Continued
Annandale-Mason Roundtable presents grant to Scout Troop 150
The Annandale-Mason Roundtable on Jan. 13 presented a $3,000 grant to Scout Troop 150 to expand opportunities for local youths to take part in outdoor activities. The funds are from the proceeds generated by the 2024 Taste of Annandale, a community festival held in September at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale. The next … Continued
Police arrest man for burglary and shoplifting
Fairfax County Police arrested a homeless man for burglarizing two local businesses. On Jan. 13, officers responded to a commercial burglary report on the 9400 block of Mathy Drive in Mantua. The victim said the business was burglarized the previous day and provided surveillance footage. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Jan. 13, officers responded to … Continued
Stream restoration planned for Bren Mar Park
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is planning a major stream restoration project at Turkeycock Run in Bren Mar Park. The design is expected to be completed in late summer or early fall of 2025. “Excessive widening of the channel has resulted in significant erosion of the stream banks, leading to … Continued
Northern Virginia Girls Softball Association still going strong after 30 years
Girls are invited to hone their athletic skills, get fit, and have fun by joining the Northern Virginia Girls Softball Association. The NVGSA is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The league encourages families to sign up and “experience the dynamic, empowering environment that has shaped thousands of young athletes.” Registration is currently underway for … Continued
Help a young cancer patient meet her idol
It’s been an incredibly tough year for Cassidy Rajala, an Annandale sixth-grader who’s spent months in the hospital since being diagnosed with leukemia in December 2023. One of the bright spots has been her discovery of pop singer Benson Boone. During her stay at Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital, the music therapist on staff taught her … Continued
DOJ charges landlords with rent collusion
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint Jan. 7 against six of the nation’s largest landlords accusing them of colluding in algorithmic pricing schemes that result in overcharging renters. That complaint is part of the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit filed in August against RealPage, a property management software company. According to the DOJ, RealPage … Continued
TJ alum, Michael Mukai, named principal
Michael Mukai, the current principal of West Springfield High School, has been named principal of the highly selective Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Mukai was in the very first class at TJHSST when it was converted to a magnet STEM school in 1985. “As we continue the tradition of excellence at Thomas … Continued