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

Fairfax County/school board exploring opportunities for shared facilities

A joint working group made up of Fairfax County supervisors and school board members is exploring the county’s capital needs and creative ways to fund new projects—including opportunities for shared facilities. The Capital Facilities and Debt Management Working Group was convened by Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova to respond to concerns raised by the … Continued

Man arrested for library assault

Porter Mason District Police announced Dec. 13 that detectives have arrested a man in connection with the Nov. 7 assault at Thomas Jefferson Library in Falls Church. Kevin Lee Porter, 31, of no fixed address, was charged with abduction Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at his work site in the 3000 block of Gatehouse Plaza. … Continued

Teen assaulted in library restroom

The suspect Mason District Police are investigating a report of a 17-year-old girl who alleges that a man assaulted her in the restroom of the Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Boulevard, shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening. According to a police bulletin, “The teen told police she felt she was being followed by a … Continued

Renovation of Woodrow Wilson Library to start in September 2013

A rendering of a renovated Woodrow Wilson Library. The Fairfax County Department of Public Works (DPW) is proceeding with plans to expand the Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads after discussions about creating a combined school/library facility to resolve overcrowding at Bailey’s Elementary School failed to get anywhere. Joan Beacham of the Fairfax County Department … Continued

Extended library hours take effect Sept. 8

George Mason Regional Library Starting Sept. 8, hours at Fairfax County libraries will be extended, which means George Mason Regional Library in Annandale will be open on Monday and Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings. The new hours for all regional libraries will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, 10 … Continued

County honors library volunteer John Mayer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented the 2010 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award to John Mayer during its Oct. 19 meeting in recognition for his extraordinary service as a volunteer at the George Mason Regional Library. Since 2007, Mayer has spent more than 440 hours at the volunteering in different capacities. He has taught people … Continued

Reduced hours for Fairfax County libraries take effect July 1

Due to budget cuts in the Fairfax County budget, all libraries will have reduced hours, beginning July 1. Regional and community libraries will be open fewer hours on week days, and community libraries will be closed on Sundays. Here is the new schedule for the George Mason Regional Library in Annandale: Monday and Wednesday – 1 p.m.-9 … Continued

Items for time capsule sought

A time capsule will be buried at the re-opening ceremony for the Thomas Jefferson Library on Arlington Boulevard this summer. Renovations of the library are nearing completion. Items sought for the time capsule include written materials, photos, or small objects that relate to the neighborhood around the library or your family’s history, or small token from … Continued

Fairfax County’s proposed budget cuts: The impact on Annandale

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will be making some difficult decisions as it addresses the county’s $257.2 million budget shortfall. At Supervisor Penny Gross’s Town Hall meeting earlier this week, County Executive Anthony Griffin said, “We just can’t raise the tax rate,” noting that people are not seeing their incomes increase, and many are, … Continued