02/21/2020
5 Ten Foodmart closes
The popular 5 Ten Foodmart restaurant appears to have closed.
5 Ten Foodmart, an unassuming yet highly regarded restaurant in the Mount Zephyr section of the Richmond Highway corridor, is now closed.
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02/19/2020
Lusk launches effort to bring tech accelerator/co-working space to highway
Last week Supervisor Rodney Lusk formally asked the county to begin research on bringing a tech accelerator/co-working space to Richmond Highway, and elaborated on the idea in an online town hall meeting.
The BOS approved a proposal last week by Supervisor Rodney Lusk to begin laying the groundwork for a technology accelerator/ co-working facility on Route 1.
02/18/2020
Surovell: Minimum wage increase, marijuana decriminalization among bills moving forward
State Sen. Scott Surovell gives an update on legislation moving through the General Assembly at "Crossover," including bills to decriminalize marijuana, increase the minimum wage and allow public employees to collectively bargain.
State Sen. Scott Surovell gives an update legislation moving through the General Assembly at "Crossover" -- the midpoint of the current session.
02/18/2020
Hayfield's Peterson, West Po's Houston lead All-Gunston boys hoops
Hayfield senior Daniel Peterson earned Player of the Year honors in the Gunston District for boys basketball, while West Potomac coach David Houston III was selected as Coach of the Year
Hayfield's Daniel Peterson was selected as Gunston District Player of the Year, while West Potomac coach David Houston earned Coach of the Year honors.
02/17/2020
Police to give updates on recent murder cases
The commander of the Mount Vernon station, along with Supervisor Dan Storck and Supervisor Rodney Lusk, will be hosting a meeting Tuesday at Mount Vernon High School to give updates on the four murders in the area since May.
The commander of the Mount Vernon District Police Station will be giving an update Tuesday evening on four recent murder cases in the Richmond Highway area.
02/14/2020
Part of Collingwood Road to be closed next week
Heads up if you live near or commute on Collingwood Road.
A section of Collingwood Road will be closed between Wednesday and Friday next week so that a stormwater pipe can be replaced.
02/14/2020
Las Cazuelas closes
It's unclear why the restaurant closed, although it is located on property in the path of VDOT's Richmond Highway widening project.
Las Cazuelas restaurant has closed after less than a year in business.
02/13/2020
Smoking materials caused South Alex fire, damage estimated at $48 million
An improperly discarded cigarette caused the $48 million fire at South Alex on Saturday, per the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Discarded smoking materials tossed in a trash chute caused Saturday's four-alarm fire at the under-construction South Alex development.
02/13/2020
Leaders commit to expediting South Alex cleanup, reconstruction
“The last thing we can let happen here ... is let it sit the way it is now for a prolonged period of time.” Chairman Jeff McKay and other members of the BOS say they will do all they can to make sure the South Alex cleanup and rebuilding moves forward as quickly as possible.
Fairfax County elected officials and redevelopment groups said this week that they will do all they can to ensure the South Alex project moves forward.
02/12/2020
West Potomac wins Gunston District wrestling title
Last week the West Potomac wrestling team brought home the program's first district championship in 24 years.
West Potomac's wrestling team won the Gunston District wrestling championship last week, the school's first district title in the sport in 24 years.
02/11/2020
Lorton Library closing in April for renovation
In early April the Lorton Library will begin its 21-month renovation as part of its transformation into a collocated library and community center.
The Lorton Library will close in April to undergo extensive renovations as part of its transformation into a collocated library and community center.
02/11/2020
Pedestrian killed on Route 1 in Lorton
Police say an adult male was struck and killed in the Lorton area early Tuesday morning.
For the third time in 2020 a pedestrian has been killed on Richmond Highway in Fairfax County.
02/10/2020
Zips survives fire, reopening date unknown
The Zips next to South Alex is "far from destroyed," according to an email sent to customers this morning.
Zips Dry Cleaners on North Kings Highway survived the massive South Alex fire with only minor damage, according to an email from management.
02/10/2020
Hayfield gymnasts win Gunston District title
Congrats to the Hayfield gymnastics team, who won their third consecutive Gunston District title last week.
Hayfield turned in a dominant performance at the Gunston District Gymnastics Championships, earning the Hawks a third consecutive district title.
02/10/2020
No cause yet on South Alex blaze; scope of damage comes into focus
The South Alex fire destroyed five buildings on the site and 14 townhouses to the rear, and Chief John Butler said had it not been for the efforts of firefighters from multiple jurisdictions, things could have been even worse.
The massive fire that ripped through the under-construction South Alex development leveled everything in its path, but could have been even worse.
02/08/2020
Massive fire rips through South Alex development
The under-construction South Alex development has been devastated by a fire. We will update story as more information becomes available.
https://coveringthecorridor.com/2020/02/massive-fire-rips-through-south-alex-development/
A Saturday morning fire in the Penn Daw area has destroyed a large part of the under-construction South Alex development.
02/07/2020
Local high school athletes make college commitments
A number of local high school students took part in National Signing Day ceremonies earlier this week.
A number of local high schoolers who will be playing NCAA sports next year took part in National Signing Day ceremonies Wednesday.
02/06/2020
Fire in Engleside area displaces two residents
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says a fire yesterday morning in condo near Lukens Lane was caused by a damaged electrical cord.
A Wednesday morning fire at a condominium community in the Engleside area resulted in no injuries but did displace two residents.
02/06/2020
Video: Incredible finish gives Mount Vernon relay team a district title
Check out this amazing comeback win for the Mount Vernon boys 4x200 relay team, and also see all the winners from last weekend's Gunston District Indoor Track Championships.
The Mount Vernon boys 4 x 200 meter relay team brought the gym to its feet with an amazing victory at the Gunston District Indoor Track Championships.
02/05/2020
New wine bar Revel opens in Belle View Shopping Center
Revel, a new wine and craft beer bar in the Belle View Shopping Center, opened last month and is already a hit with local residents.
Revel wine and craft beer bar is officially open for business in the Belle View Shopping Center.
02/04/2020
CVS Pharmacy on Lockheed Boulevard no longer 24 hours
The CVS Pharmacy at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Lockheed Boulevard -- the only 24-hour pharmacy in the Route 1 area -- cut back its hours last month.
The CVS pharmacy on Lockheed Boulevard, which had been the only 24-hour pharmacy along the Route 1 corridor, significantly cut back its hours last month.
02/04/2020
Frye Road crosswalk improvements completed
VDOT completes enhancements to Frye Road crosswalk where pedestrian was killed in 2016
Enhancements to a Frye Road crosswalk where a fatal pedestrian-involved crash occurred in 2016 are now complete, VDOT announced last week.
02/03/2020
Police blotter: Worker at ABC store pepper sprayed during robbery
Police say a trio stealing liquor from a Richmond Highway ABC Store decided to pepper-spray a worker on their way out the door
Three people stealing beverages from the ABC Store at Engleside Plaza pepper-sprayed a clerk on their way out the door on Friday morning.
02/03/2020
Surovell: ERA ratified, bills on predatory lending, shopping carts move forward
Column by State Sen. Scott A. Surovell: Fourth week of General Assembly session saw ERA ratified, bills on predatory lending, shopping carts move forward
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about highlights from week four of the Virginia General Assembly session, including passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
02/03/2020
New program allows Mount Vernon HS students to earn college credits
A new partnership between FCPS, NOVA and GMU will allow students at Mount Vernon to begin earning college credits while still working toward their high school diploma via an early college pathway program.
Starting next fall students at Mount Vernon High School can begin earning college credits as part of a partnership between FCPS, NOVA and GMU.
01/31/2020
Whitman students shine in national cyber defense competition
Students from Walt Whitman Middle School recently advanced to the semifinals of the national CyberPatriot XII competition
Eight students from Walt Whitman Middle School recently advanced to the semifinals of the national CyberPatriot XII competition.
01/31/2020
Lagana confirmed as new Lee District Planning Commissioner
New Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk has selected Dan Lagana to serve as Lee District Planning Commissioner.
For the first time since 2010, Lee District will have a new representative on the Fairfax County Planning Commission.
01/30/2020
Lusk, Alcorn ask county to examine pedestrian safety measures
With 33 pedestrian deaths in the county over the past two years -- including four on Richmond Highway -- Supervisor Rodney Lusk and other Board members are asking FCDOT to evaluate what can be done to reduce the number of deaths and injuries.
In less than one month in 2020 there have already been as many pedestrian fatalities on Richmond Highway as there were all of last year. Those deaths — coming after a year in which the entire county had 16 pedestrian fatalities — have spurred Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk and Hunter Mill D...
01/29/2020
Mount Vernon Town Meeting this Saturday
The annual Mount Vernon Town Meeting will be held this Saturday at Mount Vernon High School. Speakers will include Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay, County Executive Bryan Hill, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg and school board chair Karen Corbett Sanders.
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck will be hosting the 33rd annual Mount Vernon Town Meeting this Saturday at Mount Vernon High School.
01/29/2020
Jimmy John's in Kings Crossing closes
The Jimmy John's near Walmart in Penn Daw closed earlier this month. No word on a new tenant yet.
The Jimmy John's located in the King's Crossing Shopping Center has closed.
01/28/2020
Police blotter: January 21-26
Incidents reported by the FCPD over the past week include an assault in Huntington and a traffic pursuit on South Kings Highway.
See incidents from the Mount Vernon Police District that were reported in the Fairfax County Police's daily blotters from this past week.
01/27/2020
Union and Shoppers reach severance agreement; Franconia store now closed
Shoppers workers, including those at the now-closed Franconia location and any other store to be closed, will receive a severance package after a deal was negotiated between the workers' union and Shoppers' parent company.
Shoppers' parent company and the union representing Shoppers have reached an agreement on severance for workers affected by recent store closures.
01/26/2020
Belle View Shopping Center Businesses Affected by Fire Make Plans to Reopen
Updates on the businesses still closed after the Belle View Shopping Center fire, via Alexandria Living Magazine
Spokes, Etc., Roy Rogers and other businesses plan to reopen in the coming months.
01/24/2020
Lusk holding open house Saturday
Supervisor Rodney Lusk is holding his first open house tomorrow at the Franconia Governmental Center
New Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk will be hosting his first open house this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
01/24/2020
Huntington affordable housing development awarded $1.6M grant
An affordable housing development coming to Huntington Avenue was awarded $1.6 million in funding by the state of Virginia yesterday.
The Arden, a 126-unit apartment building to be built next to the Huntington Metro station, has received a $1.6 million grant from the state.
01/24/2020
Man seriously injured in Hybla Valley shooting
A shooting last night near Lockheed Boulevard left a man in serious but stable condition at a local hospital.
A man was shot and seriously wounded in the Hybla Valley area on Thursday night.
01/24/2020
Police say attempted abduction of Belle View Elementary student was false report
Police announced this evening that the attempted abduction reported by a Belle View Elementary student did not actually happen.
An abduction attempt against a local elementary school student turned out to be a false report, the Fairfax County Police said Thursday.
01/23/2020
Storck: With opening Lucy Burns Museum, 2020 is Year of the Woman in Mount Vernon
Citing the opening of the Lucy Burns Museum in Lorton and other events and milestones coming this year, Supervisor Dan Storck had dubbed 2020 the "Year of the Woman" in Mount Vernon District.
Citing the opening of the Lucy Burns Museum in Lorton, Supervisor Dan Storck writes that 2020 will be the Year of the Woman in Mount Vernon District.
01/22/2020
West Potomac, Dessaure outmuscle Hayfield to stay unbeaten in Gunston District
Behind a career-high 22 points from senior Colby Dessaure, West Potomac improved to 4-0 in the Gunston District with a 64-56 victory at Hayfield on Tuesday
Colby Dessaure scored a career-high 22 points and West Potomac improved to 4-0 in the district with a 64-56 victory over Hayfield.
01/22/2020
Police identify pedestrian killed on Richmond Highway last week
The victim of last week's crash has been identified as Daniel Yeboah, 52.
Police have identified the man who died after being struck by two vehicles near Fort Belvoir last Thursday as Daniel Yeboah, 52.
01/21/2020
Thai Herbs now a taqueria, but still offering delivery and carryout service
Thai Herbs still offers delivery and carryout service, but its building is now home to Ojo's Sports Bar and Lounge.
Thai Herbs is now Ojo's Sports Bar & Lounge, but the longtime Richmond Highway eatery still offers delivery and carryout service.
01/21/2020
Recording studio closes; building owner says county forced him to boot business
A longtime Telegraph Road recording studio that drew the ire of some neighbors after two shootings near it last year has been evicted. But the building's owner says the county abused its authority to force him to kick the business out.
A Telegraph Road recording studio was forced out of its longtime location, and the building's owner says he acted after the county gave him no choice.
01/20/2020
Edison girls pass early test, remain unbeaten in district
The Edison girls are once again in 1st place atop the National District, overcoming illness, injury and a tough Marshall team to improve to 10-4 overall, and 5-0 in district.
Overcoming illness and a tough Marshall squad, Edison's win on Friday night puts them along in first place in the National District.
01/19/2020
Krizek: Electronic summons, marine clay disclosure, radon disclosure bills all move forward
Column from Paul Krizek for Virginia: ERA passed this week at General Assembly; bills that would require home sellers to disclose marine clay, radon risks move forward.
Del. Paul Krizek's weekly column from the 2020 General Assembly session discuss the progress of three of his bills, as well as passage of the ERA.
01/18/2020
West Potomac science fair winners headed for regional competition
Congrats to the more than 30 West Potomac students who will be heading to the regional science fair after earning 1st place at last week's school science fair.
Hundreds of students, competing in categories ranging from plant sciences to environmental engineering, took part in West Potomac's science fair January 11.
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Major fire tonight at the Mount Vernon Antique Center in Hybla Valley. Blaze is through the roof, firefighters still putting it out
The Fairview Drive lights are as amazing as advertised.
Kids from the Gum Springs Children's Center arriving at the Penn Daw Fire Station for today's toy and book giveaway, an annual event by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Demo work this morning at the old Penn Daw Plaza. Much of the old supemarket is gone. Original brick facade of the shopping center is visible in some spots on the remaining structure.
Mount Vernon celebrates win
Congrats to Mount Vernon Majors Football, who opened the 2016 season with a 44-28 home victory against Washington Lee.
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