Police to expand license plate reader program
License plate readers have been so effective in helping Fairfax County Police catch criminals, the department plans to deploy more of them. The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Fairfax County a $136,270 grant to expand the program. The funds will be used by the police department to install additional license plate readers (LPRs) to combat … Continued
Police seek victims in massage parlor robberies
Detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department believe a man arrested for robbing a massage parlor in Seven Corners might be responsible for a similar case in Springfield two years ago and are seeking more victims. Mohamed Tahir, 33, of Falls Church was arrested for robbing Deep Blue Massage at 6105 Arlington Blvd. shortly before … Continued
Explore a park: Monch Farm Park
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in the series explored Deerlick Park. Monch Farm Park, at 6570 Edsall Road in the Alexandria area of Mason District, consists of a former farmstead that has evolved into a 10-acre meadow. There is a trail around the perimeter, … 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: Nov. 29 Nov. 28 Nov. 27 Nov. 26 Nov. 25 Nov. 24 Nov. 23
Community invited to a Family STEM Fair
The community is invited to a Family STEM Fair next Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Braddock Elementary School in Annandale. The event, hosted by Lab Rascals in partnership with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, will be 5-7 p.m. at 7825 Heritage Drive. Lab Rascals is organizing hands-on STEM activities for families, involving virtual … Continued
Hot chicken restaurant to open in Annandale
A Crimson Coward is coming to Annandale. The Annandale/Mason District area has a ton of chicken restaurants, and now we’re getting another one: Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken is coming to the vacant storefront at 7004 Columbia Pike in the Annandale Shopping Center between Collector’s World and Sweet Frog. Some of the items on the … Continued
Artopolis, Dec. 7-9, features artworks and artists at Beanetics
With one week to go, plans for Artopolis, Annandale’s first arts pop-up, are firmly in place. Running for three nights – Dec. 7-9 – Artopolis will bring a group of 14 local artists together to share their most recent work with the community. The free event will happen at Beanetics Coffee Roasters at 7028 Columbia … Continued
Armed robbery in Annandale
Fairfax County Police Department reports a robbery this afternoon in the 4700 block of Americana Drive in Annandale. The suspect threatened the victim with a gun and stole a phone. The victim was unharmed. The suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a red jacket and black pants. Anyone with information should call the … Continued
Residential conversion proposed for Annandale office building
Nicholas Development, the owner of two office buildings in Annandale, wants to convert one of them to multifamily housing. The company is in early discussions with Fairfax County planning staff about a residential conversion for 7620 Little River Turnpike, says Senior Vice President Timothy Sachs. The six-story building is vacant except for a Wells Fargo … Continued
Food Star redevelopment advances
A mixed-use redevelopment project proposed for Bailey’s Crossroads moved a little closer to reality last week. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Food Star site on Leesburg Pike. The plan amendment would allow three multifamily residential buildings ranging from five to 14 stories with 900 to 1,300 units … Continued
Ummah Market expected to open in January
Ummah Market, “a full-service ethnic international supermarket,” is expected to open in mid or late January in a former Walgreens in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. The store, at 6053 Leesburg Pike, will specialize in halal products and promises to bring fresh produce and hot prepared food to the neighborhood, along with items from … Continued
Chico’s invites the community to the Santa Paws photo event
Chico’s Natural Pet Market is reopening in its new space in Barcroft Plaza on Dec. 1 – just in time for the annual Santa Paws event. Chico’s owner Danielle Areco is bringing Santa and his elves to the store on Dec. 9, 10, 16, and 17. Sign up here to reserve a spot for a … Continued
Park Authority honors volunteers
Every year, the Fairfax County Park Authority presents Elly Doyle Park Services Awards to individual volunteers and groups who have contributed their time or experience to improve recreational opportunities and help protect natural, cultural, or historic resources. The Park Board’s 2023 Chairman’s Choice Award was presented on Nov. 17 to three leaders in recognition of … Continued
County seeks funds to combat hate crimes
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has authorized the Police Department to seek state funds to protect religious organizations from hate crimes. The FCPD is applying for a $139,250 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services’ Combating Hate Crimes Grant Program. The program is aimed at minimizing bias-motivated incidents at organizations that may … Continued
Urgent care center opens in Seven Corners
Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care opened earlier this month in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. It’s located between the post office and Chase Bank, in a space formerly occupied by Gallo Clothing. Inova-GoHealth treats common health concerns for adults and children six months and older, including Covid, flu, fever, asthma, allergies, minor cuts, burns, pink eye, urinary … Continued