Tag: Bailey’s Crossroads
Bailey’s Community Center burglarized
Someone broke into the Bailey’s Community Center just before 5 p.m. on June 12, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. When officers responded to several security alarm activations, they found a 25-year-old man on the roof of the center, at 5920 Summers Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads. He was arrested and charged with burglary, false identification … Continued
Culmore residents: Route 7 is unsafe
Residents of the Culmore community in Bailey’s Crossroads take their life into their hands when they try to cross or walk along Leesburg Pike (Route 7). The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) and CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, have been pushing state and local transportation officials to make improvements on Route 7 to improve safety … Continued
After 58 years, Appliance Fix-It is closing
After 58 years, Appliance Fix-It in Bailey’s Crossroads is closing its doors for good, as of 4 p.m. on June 10. The store, at 5800 Seminary Road, specializes in repairing lawnmowers, lamps, vacuums, window screens, generators, and household appliances. Appliance Fix-It lost its lease, a store manager says. The landlord is quadrupling the rent and … Continued
More density proposed for Bailey’s Crossroads
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has directed staff to revise the Comprehensive Plan for sub-unit B-5 of the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Business Center to allow increased density and building heights. Sub-unit B-5 consists of approximately 12.7 acres located on the south side of Leesburg Pike, the east side of Carlin Springs Road, the east … Continued
Big changes coming to Skyline
Big changes underway at the Skyline Center are expected to bring new life to the office complex in Bailey’s Crossroads. Developer Robert Seldin, CEO of Highland Square Holdings, described his plans for converting buildings 4 and 5 (5113 and 5111 Leesburg Pike) into live-work units May 14 on a tour hosted by the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven … Continued
Local inventor in national DIY contest
Bailey’s Crossroads inventor Carlos Villamar’s design for a sustainable greenhouse is in the running for a national competition hosted by Make magazine. Villamar has moved up to second place in his group in the DIY Hero contest. The public can vote for him here. Voting ends 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Group winners will … Continued
More live-work units planned for Skyline
More live-work units are coming to the Skyline Center, the Washington Business Journal reports. Rob Seldin, the CEO of Highland Square Holdings, has teamed up with the Madison Marquette commercial real estate company to form Madison Highland Live/Work Loft Services LLC. The new company will convert two vacant office buildings, Skyline 4 and 5, into … Continued
Ethiopian restaurant opens in Bailey’s Xroads
There’s a new Ethiopian restaurant in Bailey’s Crossroads. Yeshi Kitfo opened March 25 at 3400-D Washington Drive in the space formerly held by Nour Resto. Yeshi Kitfo will offer Italian dishes and pizza, as well as Ethiopian fare, such as shiro, gomen, firfir, and skelka tibs, says, owner/manager Andy Munga. The specialty, though, is kitfo, … Continued
Culmore youths feel unsafe
Life can be tough for teens, but for those living in high-crime areas, just walking home at night can be especially challenging, as they have to deal with scary adults, broken glass, bullies, and harassment. Middle and high school students from Culmore and other lower-income areas in Bailey’s Crossroads shared their concerns about safety at … Continued
ON – Crossroads helps meet the needs of Culmore residents
Thanks to the Opportunities Neighborhood – Crossroads program, residents of Culmore in Bailey’s Crossroads have fewer food insecurities, have gotten a Covid vaccine, and have access to resources for more help. Opportunity Neighborhoods (ON) is a Fairfax County program that brings together community-based partners and residents to provide resources to vulnerable youths and families. The … Continued
VDOT installs new crosswalks and signals on Columbia Pike
New accessible traffic signals and crosswalks, aimed at improving safety, have been implemented at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Lacy Boulevard/Maple Court in Bailey’s Crossroads, VDOT reports. The traffic signal upgrades include new mast arm poles, foundations, wiring, electrical equipment, high-visibility signal backplates, and signs. Also, drivers on Columbia Pike now have flashing yellow … Continued
Popeyes expected to open in Bailey’s Crossroads
The empty storefront undergoing renovation in a retail strip in Bailey’s Crossroads could be the site of a future Popeyes restaurant. At least that’s what an employee at the State Farm insurance office next door says, although we’ve been unable to independently confirm it. The space, at the corner of Leesburg Pike and Glen Forest … Continued
Construction to start soon on Hogge Park
Construction could start as early as this month on improvements at the Boyd A & Charlotte M Hogge Park in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Park Authority reports. The $2 million project includes an open play area, community gardens, multi-sport courts, a picnic shelter, play area, trail, and parking. The contractor, Bright Construction Group, will … Continued
Landscaping planned for Bailey’s Xroads and Annandale
Landscaping improvements are set to start this spring, in the Commercial Revitalization Districts in Bailey’s Crossroads and Annandale. The landscaping contractor hired by the county will replace dead and diseased plants and fill in bare spots along the brick sidewalk on Columbia Pike between Lacy Boulevard and Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads. Some of … Continued
Recent crimes: shooting, burglary
The Fairfax County Police Department reports a shooting in the 6000 block of Bellview Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. Two people were walking into an apartment building when they were approached by two men. One of the men shot four rounds through the door striking one of the victims in … Continued