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Police: Man shot by crossbow in Bailey’s Crossroads

Published October 17, 2023 at 3:10PM

Fairfax County police (file photo)

Fairfax County police are on the lookout for an individual who apparently shot a man in Bailey’s Crossroads with a crossbow.

A caller told 911 shortly after midnight on Sunday (Oct. 15) that he was walking down Carlin Springs Road at Columbia Pike when something struck his back, like “he was shot with something,” but he couldn’t tell what it was, according to scanner traffic on Open MHz.

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Chantilly corporate center eyed for housing with gardens inspired by county park

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 1:15PM

The proposed Park East at Westfields housing development (via LDC/Fairfax County)

An homage to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park could take root in place of a partially developed business center in the Westfields area of Chantilly.

Developer Pulte Homes is seeking to transform the Park East Corporate Center (14150 Parkeast Circle) into a new residential neighborhood with green spaces “that follow a theme designed to be consistent” with the 650-acre park south of the property, according to a rezoning application submitted to Fairfax County.

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Candy maker Mars entices county planning commission with HQ expansion proposal

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 10:30AM

Mars Inc. is seeking to expand its headquarters in McLean (via VIKA/Fairfax County)

Fairfax County’s planning commissioners weren’t quite as giddy as kids in a candy store when presented with Mars Inc.’s plan to expand its McLean headquarters last week, but the general level of enthusiasm wasn’t too far off.

The only note of disappointment sounded during the public hearing last Wednesday (Oct. 11) came when Sully District Commissioner Evelyn Spain joked that she had hoped to get some early Halloween treats.

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Fairfax ‘landmark’ Coyote Grille goes dark after 21 years

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 17, 2023 at 9:30AM

Coyote Grille and Cantina has closed after 21 years in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax City’s Coyote Grille and Cantina has unleashed its last howl.

The eatery abruptly closed its doors at 10266 Main Street for good on Oct. 1 after serving up tacos, margaritas and other dishes and drinks inspired by the American Southwest for more than two decades.

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County board takes key step to fund future Tysons Community Center

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 16, 2023 at 1:30PM

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing's planned Dominion Square West development will include a Tysons Community Center (courtesy APAH/KGD Architecture)

Fairfax County will sell bonds to finance the Tysons Community Center planned as part of the Dominion Square West housing project.

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority was authorized by the Board of Supervisors last Tuesday (Oct. 10) to sell up to $43 million in facilities bonds to fund the community center, which has an estimated cost of $41 million.

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Creole and Asian seafood restaurant will open in the Mosaic District soon

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 16, 2023 at 10:30AM | Updated October 16, 2023 at 5:39PM

Kreole will serve seafood with Creole and Asian flavors (courtesy Common Plate Hospitality)

(Updated at 5:40 p.m.) The Mosaic District has reeled in a different kind of seafood restaurant.

Kreole, a new concept that blends flavors from Creole and Asian cuisines, will open in the Merrifield neighborhood ~~tomorrow (Tuesday)~~ next Monday (Oct. 23) at 2985 District Avenue, Unit 115. The news was first reported by Eater DC.

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School board advances W.T. Woodson High School renaming

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 16, 2023 at 9:30AM

W.T. Woodson High School is getting renamed (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County Public Schools is moving forward with a name change for W.T. Woodson High School.

The Fairfax County School Board voted 10-0 with two members absent on Thursday (Oct. 12) to drop former FCPS superintendent Wilber Tucker Woodson as the namesake of the 61-year-old school at 9525 Main Street outside Fairfax City.

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FCPD: Teen arrested for Tysons carjacking, victim hit by liquid candy

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 13, 2023 at 1:30PM

Outside a parking garage at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A Maryland teen was arrested last night (Thursday) for a carjacking at Tysons Corner Center where the victim was hit by a mystery fluid that turned out to be candy.

The 14-year-old and another teenager stole a BMW X5 yesterday from a man who was sitting in the SUV while parked in one of the mall’s garages, the Fairfax County Police Department said.

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McLean Pet Fest set to take over park this Sunday

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 13, 2023 at 11:00AM

McLean Pet Fest will return this Sunday, Oct. 15 (courtesy McLean Community Center)

Dogs, cats and other household critters in McLean will get an early taste of Halloween when the McLean Community Center’s annual pet festival returns this weekend.

The McLean Pet Fest will unfold at McLean Central Park (1468 Dolley Madison Blvd) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15). MCC says costumes will be “welcome” at a pet parade scheduled for 3 p.m.

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Grand opening announced for Lorton’s new police station and animal shelter

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 13, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated October 13, 2023 at 1:06PM

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Lorton campus and the Lorton District Police Station share a site (courtesy Fairfax County)

(Updated at 1:05 p.m.) Fairfax County is ready to unveil its new, combined police station and animal shelter in Lorton.

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Lorton campus and the Lorton District Police Station will get a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will start with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by an open house with games, refreshments, tours and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.