Couple arrested on weapons, drug charges
Morgan and Holloway [FCPD]Fairfax County police arrested two people Sept. 9, around 1:15 a.m. in the 6200 block of Little River Turnpike, near Landmark Plaza, for weapon violations and drug possession....
View ArticleTriple-A store open for business
The new AAA store in Seven Corners, which opened for business Sept. 9, offers a variety of automobile-related services under one roof, including car repairs; a travel agency; home, auto, and life...
View ArticleThree Halloween stores pop up in Mason District
The huge Spirit store in Pinecrest Plaza. Temporary Halloween stores are popping up all over the area. Spirit shops – selling a large selection of costumes for all ages and Halloween decorations – have...
View ArticleHelp find Missy, a lost dog
Missy, a black medium-sized dog with no collar, has been missing from Magnolia Lane and Dannys Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads since Aug. 20.If you see her, contact Debbie, at 703-967-7463.Missy was...
View ArticleArt by Poe Middle School students featured at Bradlick Shopping Center
Art by Poe students Gabriela Fernandez and Danae Booker.Artworks by six Poe Middle School students were unveiled at Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale Sept. 9 and will remain on display in the...
View ArticleFairfax County team in the Virgin Islands helping victims of Hurricane Irma
VA-TF1 team members rescue a hurricane Irma rescue a Hurricane Irma victim. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s Urban Search and Rescue Team (VA-TF1) rescued an elderly woman who was...
View ArticleStuart Tag Day is Sept. 16
The Stuart marching band.If you live in the JEB Stuart High School attendance area, members of the school’s music programs hope you will be generous when they knock on your door on Saturday asking for...
View ArticleSchool news: Snowplows and robots
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Principal Eric Johnson performs with students at the back-to-school assembly.An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason...
View ArticlePlay at 1st Stage explores the world of the incarcerated
Teresa Castracane and Louis Alberto Gonzalez. [Teresa Wood/1st Stage]By David SiegelWith pounding performances from fiercely committed actors, audiences at 1st Stage witness the nightmare world of the...
View ArticleDon't be fooled by phone scammers
If you’ve gotten a phone call from someone who says they’re from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office saying that you have missed jury duty and must pay court costs, it’s a scam.The Fairfax County...
View ArticleAnnandale attorney helps desperate women attain asylum in the U.S.
Janet Smith's law offices are in this building on Poplar Street, Annandale. When local immigrants want to stay in the United States to escape forced marriages or brutal husbands, they often turn to...
View ArticleCommunity members charged with voting for a new name for JEB Stuart High...
The scene outside Stuart High School as people showed up to vote for a new name. The option for retaining the Stuart name for JEB Stuart High School got the most points in a voting exercise conducted...
View ArticleNOVA invites public to 50th anniversary ceremony
The Pruitt farmhouse.Northern Virginia Community College invites NOVA alumni and the public to a Heritage Celebration Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m., on the “Historic Site” on the Annandale Campus.That site,...
View ArticleCheck out the Honey Pig at the Taste of Annandale
The first Honey Pig opened in Annandale 10 years ago.If you haven’t yet tried the authentic Korean barbecue at the Honey Pig, you’ll get your chance at the Taste of Annandale.The Honey Pig Korean BBQ...
View ArticleWoman arrested for stealing money from church
CortesA volunteer at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Lincolnia has been arrested for stealing several thousand dollars from the weekly collection as she was counting donations from church...
View ArticleSenior housing planned for site of Northern Virginia Training Center
One of the 14 buildings on the site of the former Northern Virginia Training Center.Erickson Living, a developer specializing in retirement communities, announced plans build a community for seniors on...
View ArticleTaste of Annandale: new details emerge
Check out the ad on a Fairfax Connector bus.With the Taste of Annandale just a few weeks away, we’ve got some updates to report, including new sponsors, food vendors, and entertainers.The Taste of...
View ArticleHow about a run around the park this Saturday?
Participants in the 2016 Mason District Running Festival. The Mason District Running Festival, Saturday, Sept. 23, offers a great opportunity to get some outdoor exercise, whether you’re new at running...
View ArticleStreamlining of Columbia Pike bus routes proposed
The 16 on on Columbia Pike by Braddock Road.The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) is proposing to streamline Metrobus service along Columbia Pike between Annandale and Pentagon City and...
View ArticleSuperintendent will present five options to school board on renaming JEB...
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand announced Sept. 22 that his recommendation for a new name for JEB Stuart High School will be the top five names selected during the community...
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