Tag: Annandale
Edsall Road ramp on I-395 will be rerouted
Click on the map to enlarge it. Beginning on or about Thursday night, March 19, the eastbound Edsall Road ramp to Interstate-395 South will be rerouted to eliminate a congestion point and to permit the reconfiguration of the I-395 South/Edsall Road interchange. VDOT urges drivers to be alert and watch for directional signs. The work … Continued
Annandale townhouse fire caused by candle mishap
A fire at an Annandale townhouse went to two alarms. [FCFRD] A fire at an Annandale townhouse sent a resident to the hospital for a checkup, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. The two-alarm fire struck the three-story home, in the 5000 block of American Drive, shortly before 11 p.m. on March 16. … Continued
Northam shuts down DMV offices
Gov. Northam speaks at a news briefing March 17. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has closed all DMV offices statewide in response to the coronavirus pandemic. For anyone whose licenses and registrations expire on May 15, the state will grant a 15-day extension. Online services are still available. Speaking at a news conference March 17, Northam … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves declaration of emergency
McKay speaks at an emergency Board of Supervisors meeting March 17. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a “declaration of emergency” March 17 aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The resolution, effective March 17, facilitates applications for federal and state disaster assistance. “It gives us more flexibility” said Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey … Continued
FCPS adds 11 schools to free meals program
Families pick up packaged lunches at Bailey’s Elementary School. UPDATE, March 19: Many more sites have been added. See the full list here. Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, Fairfax County Public Schools is adding 11 schools to its meal distribution program for a total of 29. The program ensures schoolchildren can get free healthy grab-and-go … Continued
Pharmacies robbed, men assaulted
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area: There was a malicious wounding in Bailey’s Crossroads on March 13. A man was on the 3300 block of Glenmore Drive, shortly before 10 p.m., when he was approached by five juveniles. One of the juveniles asked the victim a … Continued
Lake Accotink pipeline could threaten park’s habitat
County officials and community residents take a “pipeline walk” in Lake Accotink Park, accompanied by the sounds of spring peepers, wood frogs, and birds. When Fairfax County officials announced a plan in September to install a pipeline to haul dredged sediment away from Lake Accotink, many community members were happy that the lake would be … Continued
Large gatherings banned; libraries, RECenters, and senior centers closed
Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia in response to the continued spread of COVID-19 on March 12. Updated: 3/15, 9 p.m. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on March 15 announced a statewide ban on all events with more than 100 people. “If you are planning an event with several … Continued
FCPS closes schools until further notice, expands meal distribution to 18 locations
Brabrand In order to curb the spread of coronavirus, all Fairfax County Public Schools are closed until further notice, FCPS announced March 15. That includes all administrative offices, as well as all school buildings. The laptop distribution that had been scheduled for March 16 has been cancelled, states a notice from Superintendent Scott Brabrand. Only … Continued
Minding the gap: Scholarships help Justice seniors take the last step toward college
Justice High School Scholarship recipients from the Class of 2019. By Jean King and Tara Rethore Hop on any Underground (subway) train in London and an announcer will tell you to “mind the gap” between the train and the platform. Here at home, the Justice High School Scholarship Fund (JHSSF) has been minding a different … Continued
Health Department announces four new coronavirus cases, including a teacher
The Fairfax County Health Department is reported four additional presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) today. That brings the total number of positive cases to 10 in Fairfax County and 41 in Virginia. The coronavirus cases in Fairfax County include three individuals from the same household who were close contacts to a presumptive positive … Continued
Two new coronavirus cases in Fairfax County
Two new presumptive positive coronavirus cases were announced by the Fairfax County Health Department March 13, bringing the total to six. One case involves an individual in her 40s who was in close contact with a positive COVID-19 case linked to Christ Church in Georgetown. The individual developed respiratory symptoms on March 3 and sought … Continued
FCPS schools closed through April 10
FCPS schools are closed through April 10, Superintendent Scott Brabrand announced March 13 in response to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Schools will be open on Monday, March 16, so students and staff can pick up their things and staff can hand out laptops or other digital devices for students in grades 3-8 who don’t … Continued
Northam closes schools statewide for two weeks in response to coronavirus
Stores are having trouble keeping supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer in stock, like this Giant in Mason District. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered all public schools in Virginia to close for at least two weeks “in response to the continued spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.” The governor’s March 13 announcement states, … Continued
Virginia governor declares state of emergency as coronavirus spreads
Gov. Northam speaks at a coronavirus briefing. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency March 12, as the number of people who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow. That declaration allows the governor to ease regulatory rules and more easily coordinate with federal officials. In addition, Northam said, large state-run conferences and events … Continued