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

Planning Commission endorses zoning special exception for vacant buildings

The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Sept. 14 recommended approval of a zoning special exception to allow additional uses for a property containing two vacant office buildings in the Springfield area of Mason District. The 16.5-acre site at 6800 Versar Center is located between the beltway and the Virginia Railway Express and adjacent to the … Continued

N. Springfield fire displaces two

A fire in the 7300 block of Chatham Street in North Springfield July 14 was caused by an electrical event in a bedroom outlet, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. Two occupants were home when the fire broke out at about 2 p.m. One of them heard two pops and felt the house … Continued

St. James sports center hosts learning pods for K-12 students

The St. James offers lots of sports options for all ages. [The St. James] The St. James sports complex in Springfield is launching a virtual learning program for K-12 students. The program will provide adult supervision for students participating in distance learning while schools remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will … Continued