Fall Festival in Annandale this Saturday
The community is invited to a Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space.
Man dies from injuries in pedestrian crash
A man injured in a pedestrian crash last month in Seven Corners was pronounced deceased on Oct. 13.
Tree planting honors Penny Gross
Fairfax County leaders honored former Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross by planting a tree in her honor at Mason District Park on Oct. 11.
Health officials urge residents to get flu shots
Now that peak flu season is in full swing, public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated.
New dining spots open in Bailey’s Crossroads
Two casual restaurants opened recently in Bailey’s Crossroads – the Red Bird halal chicken place and the Shaghf coffee/dessert shop.
Annandale doctor pleads guilty to distributing controlled substances
An Annandale-based physician pled guilty in federal court for conspiring to distribute oxycodone and “purple drank,” the U.S. Department of Justice announced Oct. 9.
Eyebrow salon opens in Seven Corners
A new salon at the Seven Corners Center, Elite Brow Studio, promises to clean up unruly eyebrows.
Board approves childcare facility in Annandale
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 8 approved the expansion of a childcare facility in Annandale.
Dunkin’ opens in Annandale
Local residents have a new spot for coffee following the opening of Dunkin’ in Annandale on Oct. 4.
Board approves medical center to replace retail strip
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception to replace an aging retail center on Arlington Boulevard with a medical building.
New restaurant in Seven Corners is all about chicken fingers
During lunchtime, Raising Cane’s, the new restaurant in Seven Corners specializing in chicken fingers, was packed with students who walked over from Justice High School. There were even some students who drove from Meridian High in Falls Church. The restaurant opened last week on Leesburg Pike in the former Dogfish Head Alehouse building. Raising Cane’s … Continued
Note to readers
Annandale Today is on a short hiatus. This is our first break since last fall. We’ll be back with more local news in mid-October.
Early voting underway
Early voting at satellite polling stations, including the Mason Government Center and the Thomas Jefferson Library, begins on Oct. 17.
Weekly crime report
Recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect.
Annandale Today contest winners announced
Two Annandale residents won Annandale Today’s random prize drawing.