Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Gallows Road trees torn down to make way for assisted living facility

Six houses were demolished to make for an assisted living facility on Gallows Road. The developer of the Brightview assisted living facility under construction on Gallows Road was supposed to save a lot of trees, but the site looks mostly denuded. The property has been cleared to prepare for construction of a three-story 95-unit building … Continued

Happy birthday, Lt. Luta ‘Cornie’ McGrath!

Luta “Cornie” McGrath enjoys her birthday cards. Retired Army Lt. Luta “Cornie” McGrath spent her birthday Nov. 21 chatting with visitors, reading some of the dozens of birthday cards she received, and enjoying the many flower arrangements delivered to her home in the Sleepy Hollow Woods neighborhood. On Saturday, members of her church, Queen of … Continued

Shepherd’s Center celebrates 10th anniversary

Supervisor Cook presents a certificate of appreciation for the Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield to the center’s board chair, Dick Stewart. [Photos by Mary Ellen Dawley] The Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield celebrated its 10th anniversary May 22 at the group’s Lunch N’ Life event at the United Baptist Church in Annandale. The Shepherd’s Center aims to … Continued

Home repair scammers target the elderly

Keep an eye on your elderly neighbors, especially those at risk of being victimized by an unscrupulous home improvement contractors, Detective Ryan Young advised the public at the May 6 meeting of the Mason Police District’s Citizen Advisory Committee. In many cases, these solicitors, known as “woodchucks,” knock on doors and tell homeowners they can … Continued

Space available at after-school, senior programs at Bailey’s Center

The Bailey’s Community Center has slots available in its free after-school program for elementary and middle school students. The center, 5920 Summers Lane, Bailey’s Crossroads, provides educational, cultural, and recreational activities in a safe, nurturing environment. It’s open 1-6 p.m. on Mondays and 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and is open to to everyone … Continued