Tag: Baileys Crossroads
Planning Commission endorses plan to increase density in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Oct. 25 recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate a mixed-use redevelopment project on the Food Star site in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the plan amendment on Nov. 21. The plan amendment would allow for increased density – with … Continued
Golf store opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Golf Galaxy opened earlier this month at the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads. The store offers everything a golfer could want, including clubs, balls, clothing, shoes, gloves, putting mats, rangefinders, and accessories. It also provides fittings for golf clubs, club repair, and Trackman simulator rentals. Golf lessons will be offered in the future. Golf Galaxy … Continued
Man shot with an arrow in Bailey’s Crossroads
Detectives from the Mason Police District are investigating a crossbow attack in Bailey’s Crossroads. An adult man was walking on the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Carlin Springs Road shortly after midnight on Oct. 15 when he was struck by an arrow. The arrow hit his backpack and continued into his back. He was … Continued
New park to be named for Eileen Garnett
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 12 passed a resolution put forth by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross to name the Annandale Civic Space for Eileen Garnett to honor “her long devotion to the Annandale community.” That was one of three resolutions passed by the board on renaming facilities in Mason District. Gross’ motion … Continued
Popeyes opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
There’s a new place to get chicken in Bailey’s Crossroads. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is now open at 5896 Leesburg Pike. It’s smaller than the Popeyes in Annandale and doesn’t have a drive-through, but the menu is the same. Popular items include chicken sandwiches, nuggets, tenders, popcorn shrimp, wings, biscuits, red beans and rice, mac and … Continued
Hogge Park playground to get swings
The playground at the Boyd A. and Charlotte M. Hogge Park in Bailey’s Crossroads will be closed Sept. 5-29 for the installation of swings, the Park Authority announced. This project requires expanding the playground surface and the removal and replacement of the fence installed as part of a $2 million renovation of Hogge Park completed … Continued
Andres Jimenez is reaching out to Mason residents to hear their concerns
Andres Jimenez, the Democratic candidate for Mason District supervisor, is spending the months leading up to the Nov. 7 election getting to know the community and listening to residents. “It’s not enough to have a seat at the table. You have to have a voice at the table,” Jimenez said at a meeting of … Continued
Families prepare for school at the Bailey’s Crossroads school resource fair
Bailey’s Crossroads kids and their parents are ready for the start of the school year, thanks to a school resource fair Aug. 12 at the Bailey’s Community Center. The kids got free school supplies, while parents learned about resources available from dozens of county agencies and local organizations. The event was organized by the Fairfax … Continued
Rotary Club seeks volunteers to assemble school supply kits
The Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads invites community members to help put together school supplies for kids tomorrow. The club’s annual “Great Assembly” will be at the Arlington Moose Lodge at 5710 Scoville St., in Bailey’s Crossroads on Saturday, July 29, starting at noon. The goal is to fill 2,000 back-to-school kits for students in the … Continued
Man arrested for shooting inside a bar
Officers with the Mason Police District arrested a man for shooting a gun in a crowded bar in Bailey’s Crossroads. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, Abdulkerim Halid, 25, of Arlington, got into a dispute with a group of men in the Lion’s Den Lounge at 5820 Seminary Road at about 4 a.m. on … Continued
A local Black community honors its history
More than a hundred current and former residents of Springdale came to the first-anniversary celebration of the Black American Registry of Bailey’s Crossroads to honor the people who made lasting contributions to the community. The event, in the Bailey’s Community Center on July 15, featured an awards ceremony, photo displays, and an opportunity for people … Continued
Tattoo studio coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
Rick’s Tattoo is opening in Bailey’s Crossroads in early August, as soon as its permits are approved, says manager and tattoo artist Amy Barrow. The shop is located at 5916 Leesburg Pike between Mama’s Laundromat and Halalco Supermarket. Rick’s Tattoo is moving from its current location on Langston Boulevard in Arlington. Rick Cherry opened the … Continued
Dick’s Sporting Goods reopens this week
Dick’s Sporting Goods reopens in its newly renovated store in Bailey’s Crossroads on Wednesday, July 19, at 9 a.m. The store, at 5417 Columbia Pike in the Crossroads Center, is hosting athlete appearances on Friday and Saturday during its Grand Opening Weekend. The first 100 people in line each morning July 21-23 will receive a … Continued
Explore a park: Crossroads Interim Park
This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. Crossroads Interim Park, at 5831 Columbia Pike, in Bailey’s Crossroads, was established as a temporary gathering spot on county-owned land that will eventually be redeveloped. It opened in September 2019. Features: The 2.9-acre site has a plaza area with metal … Continued
Juvenile dies from opioid overdose
A juvenile has died from a fatal opioid overdose in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. On June 25, at 7:21 p.m. police responded to the 5700 block of Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads for two juveniles unconscious and foaming at the mouth inside a vehicle. Officers immediately began performing life-saving measures by … Continued