Ideas proposed for expanding art opportunities in Mason District
At its final meeting on May 16, the Mason Arts Advisory Committee reviewed its priorities for expanding art opportunities and supporting local artists. Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez formed the committee in February with the goal of proposing art-related activities in Mason District that align with the county’s Master Arts Plan and his promise to make … Continued
Man fatally shot in Culmore
An adult man was fatally shot early this morning in the 6000 block of Argyle Drive in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Police believe the shooter and victim are known to one another. The shooting followed … Continued
Metrobus overhaul will eliminate routes and bus stops
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority has begun rolling out a draft of Better Bus, a total redesign of the Metrobus system. The new system will consolidate routes and bus stops, while increasing evening and weekend service. Better Bus is aimed at speeding up bus trips, better serving communities and the needs of essential workers, and … Continued
Sponsorships available for the Taste of Annandale
Sponsorships are now available for the Taste of Annandale, the community’s premiere event. The festival will be on Sept. 21, at a new location – the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, at 7200 Columbia Pike, in the heart of Annandale. The 2024 event will also have extended hours, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The Taste of Annandale features … Continued
Mason District tennis courts to get a makeover
The Fairfax County Park Authority expects to begin refurbishing the tennis courts at Mason District Park on June 12. The project will include the replacement of old asphalt surfacing, fencing, gates, net posts, and footers. The courts will get a new seal coat, color coat, and playing lines. Mason District Park will remain open, but … Continued
Students create self-watering buckets for growing plants
You don’t need a yard to grow vegetables. A simple self-watering bucket can turn an apartment balcony or other small space into a garden. Hands On Harvests is collaborating with Braddock Elementary School in Annandale to provide dozens of containers for families who don’t have access to land. Joyce Matthews, a teacher at Braddock and … Continued
Pickleball players fight pending court closure
A group of Annandale residents who play pickleball at Kendale Woods Park in Annandale are fighting back against the Park Authority’s decision to revert the courts to tennis-only. This is being done primarily in response to complaints about noise. The repainting and restriping work is scheduled to begin on June 3. The residents have written … Continued
Biden campaign opens an office in Annandale
The Joe Biden re-election campaign opened its first office in Northern Virginia in Annandale. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Don Beyer, and Del. Charniele Herring (Alexandria) all spoke at the opening on May 10 in an office building on Little River Turnpike. The theme of the event was all about “the importance … Continued
Nancy Hall honored for her commitment to the community
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has named Annandale resident Nancy Hall the 2024 Community Champion for Mason District. Community Champions, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, honors residents for their commitment to promoting volunteerism within their community while addressing specific needs. Each member of the Board of Supervisors selects a Community Champion. Nancy Hall serves in a … Continued
The Future for Annandale: An open letter to Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez
By Dan McKinnon It was 54 years ago when my family arrived in Annandale, thanks to the U.S. Navy. We bought a townhouse; I complained, and wound up president of the Pinecrest Heights Community Association. We saw neighbors picking up trash on Little River Turnpike and guiltily joined because we had yet to pay Virginia … Continued
Spotlight by Starlight concerts start in June
Mason District’s Spotlight by Starlight concerts start on June 14 with the City of Fairfax Concert Band at the amphitheater in Mason District Park. Free concerts will be held at Mason District Park at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 18. The popular Tom Paxton and … Continued
Leave that fawn alone
If you find a baby deer resting motionless in your yard or in tall grass, leave it alone. The Fairfax County Animal Protection Police and wildlife management specialist get lots of calls every spring from people who think white-tailed deer fawns have been orphaned or abandoned by their mothers. In most cases, these fawns are healthy and … Continued
Hair salon to open in Annandale
A salon and barbershop is coming to the old Tony Moly space next to the 7-Eleven on Hummer Road in Annandale. A sign on the vacant storefront says Adela’s Salon and Barberia is coming soon. Tony Moly, a shop specializing in Korean cosmetics, opened in 2014 and closed last summer.
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: May 8 May 7 May 6 May 5 May 4 May 3 May 2
Police educate Culmore residents about fentanyl abuse
Fentanyl is a huge problem in the Culmore area, so the Culmore and Bailey’s Crossroads Place-Based Initiative hosted an information session for residents on May 7, which happened to be Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl is most commonly seen in that area in the form of pills, said MPO Stacy Sassano, the crime prevention officer at … Continued