Saturday, October 20, 2012
Fairfax County Police Department usually has helicopter units in area in response to calls.
Recently, Huntington community residents have expressed concerns about how frequently they hear police helicopters flying around the area at night. Some residents say they hear the helicopters later in the evenings. Residents who are members of the Huntington Community group on Facebook have posted concerns, often asking about the reason why helicopters and police cars are in the area. In some instances, incidents on Huntington Avenue and surrounding streets have been reported at the time residents have noticed the helicopters. Public Information Officer Lucy Caldwell said there has been an increase in the number of flights. “There was an uptick in the number of flights in the Huntington area last weekend, but there is no set pattern for …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Three masked robbers held up the store and also robbed customers in a late-night robbery at the 7-Eleven on Huntington Avenue.
UPDATE (Wednesday): Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven at 2305 Huntington Ave at 1:38 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, according to Public Information Officer Lucy Caldwell. Three masked men entered the store, showed their guns and announced the robbery. Customers were in the store at the time of the incident, and suspects took belongings from them as well as cash from the store and fled. No one was injured during the robbery. Suspects were described as black males, wearing masks and gloves. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department. Original (Tuesday): The 7-Eleven on Huntington Avenue was robbed Tuesday. The manager of the convenience store — who asked that …
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Take a look at these top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Each week, Patch takes a look back at the top headlines from the Route 1 corridor. What was your favorite story this week? Tell us in the comments below. Huntington-Belle Haven Patch Concerns about illicit activity in Huntington Park have spurred the Huntington Community Association to host a cleanup and neighborhood walk on Oct. 13. The Fair Haven Citizens Association has begun its neighborhood revitalization by electing a new board to plan activities. Fort Hunt Patch Local motorists are warned to look out for deer as hunting and deer mating season begins in Virginia. Avengers costumes are among this year’s popular Halloween costumes for local kids. Mount Vernon Patch Congressional candidates from the 8th and 11th Districts addressed top …
Take a look at these top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Each week, Patch takes a look back at the top headlines from the Route 1 corridor. What was your favorite story this week? Tell us in the comments below. Fort Hunt Patch Local motorists are warned to look out for deer as hunting and deer mating season begins in Virginia. Avengers costumes are among this year’s popular Halloween costumes for local kids. Mount Vernon Patch Congressional candidates from the 8th and 11th Districts addressed top issues at the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Forum on Thursday. The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation relocated its offices from Mount Vernon to Groveton. Huntington-Belle Haven Patch Concerns about illicit activity in Huntington Park have spurred the Huntington …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Constant traffic, possible illegal activity in park, issues with parking and zoning restrictions, chief problems residents say.
Concern about possible drug activity has sparked the Huntington Community Association to organize a neighborhood walk and clean-up, its members decided Thursday night at the Huntington Community Center. The group plans to meet Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. at the baseball diamond in Huntington Park. Some members are concerned about the activity that goes on throughout the day and night at Huntington Park, they said at their meeting. During the planned walk, the members will observe any activity while also trying to come up with a proposal to submit to the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens' Associations. Resident Phil Hartenstein who lives on Arlington Terrace, said his home is aligned with Huntington Park and he often walks his dog in the …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Group to talk about local redevelopments, concerns and future meetings Thursday evening.
Redevelopment of the Sunoco on Richmond Highway, other local business developments and residents' concerns about activities along Cameron Run are on the agenda for Thursday evening's Huntington Community Association meeting. The group will meet at 7:40 p.m. Thursday at 5751 Liberty Drive. “The agenda for this meeting really is to get a couple updates on action on some redevelopments,” said Harry Shepler, president of Huntington Community Association. “Also, we do need to take nominations for officers next year.” Shepler said they will also talk about what specific topics they want MPO Greg Kottemann of the Crime Prevention Office at Mount Vernon Police District to discuss during their meeting on Nov. 1. “There are some individuals who …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
See the top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Each week, Patch brings you the top headlines from the Route 1 corridor. Here are this week's top headlines. Huntington-Belle Haven Patch Developers shared new details on the mixed-use development slated for the former VSE Corp. building in Huntington at the Huntington Community Association monthly meeting Thursday night. Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent Jack Dale met teachers and students during the first day of school at Bryant Alternative High School. Fort Hunt Patch A single-vehicle car crash temporarily shut down the southbound lane of Fort Hunt Road on Friday afternoon. No life-threatening injuries were reported. Local legislators will host a town hall meeting to discuss Dominion Power’s response to the derecho storm next…
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The development will be located at Huntington Avenue and Biscayne Drive.
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has approved a change to the Huntington Conservation Plan to permit a 173-unit mixed-use redevelopment project at the corner of Huntington Avenue and Biscayne Drive. The decision will allow the project, which has been under discussion for more than a year, to proceed. The developer, A&R Development, is currently pursuing regulatory approvals, according to the Southeast Fairfax Development Corp. A&R is actively working on a rezoning application to Fairfax County. Unlike the majority of communities in Virginia, Huntington has a conservation plan that requires development to conform to certain stipulations, but amendments can be voted in. SFDC spokesman David Ben said the building is …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Take a look at this week's top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Huntington-Belle Haven Patch The Huntington Community Association has created a fund to promote the passage of the $30 million bond referendum for flood prevention measures in Huntington on the ballot this coming election. State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30th) has endorsed Rob Krupicka in the 45th District delegate race to replace David Englin. Fort Hunt Patch Fort Hunt resident Michelle Crabtree will host a garage sale fundraiser Saturday to raise money and awareness of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training. Crabtree will run the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in honor of her two-year-old son Tyler, who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Congressman Jim Moran lent a hand at UCM’s food pantry on Tuesday. Mount Vernon Patch USDA …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Local residents are urged to chip in or volunteer time.
The Huntington Community Association has created a fund for purposes of promoting the passage of the $30 million bond referendum for flood prevention measures in Huntington on ballots this November. Alan Ruof, who is coordinating the campaign in favor of the bond’s passage, said the fund only amounts to several hundred dollars at the moment. The funds will be used to promote the bond’s passage through media such as fliers or other materials, such as signs. In May, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 to approve the bond referendum, a month after Huntington residents formally urged the board for flood protection improvements after last September’s severe flooding forced 200 people to evacuate the area. The HCA’s strategy …
Beth Jarvis
1:26 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012
The update above states the robbery occurred at 1:38 a.m. more ›