Annandale seniors visit Columbia ES, where their education began
Students at Columbia Elementary School in Annandale lined the hallways, cheering and high-fiving as dozens of high school seniors walked by in caps and gowns for the annual graduation walk, where their K-12 journey started. Nearly all of the high school students on the June 5 grad walk went on to Annandale High School, but … Continued
Styrofoam banned for food sellers
Beginning July 1, all food establishments in Virginia are required to eliminate the use of Styrofoam containers. This ban applies to restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and other food service operations, regardless of size. A law passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021 banned single-use Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as Styrofoam, for food vendors … Continued
Career opportunities available at the 911 call center
If you’re interested in a rewarding job where you can help people in distress, Fairfax County’s 911 call center has a shortage of call takers. Fairfax County’s Department of Public Safety Communications hires people right out of high school, retirees, and people looking to change careers. Kirsten Chandler, a human resources specialist, and Scott Snow, … Continued
Beyer faces three challengers in the Democratic Primary
Rep. Don Beyer will face several challengers in the upcoming Democratic primary. Beyer has served in the House of Representatives since 2015. He represents the 8th District, which includes most of Mason District, as well as Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Mount Vernon, and Mason Neck. The primary is Aug. 4. Early in-person voting will be … Continued
Annandale Rotary Club hosts Flags for Our Heroes June 14-July 4
Community members are invited to participate in the Annandale Rotary Club’s Flags for Our Heroes project. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the club will install 250 full-size American flags in downtown Annandale from Flag Day, June 14, to the Fourth of July. “This is an opportunity to bring our community … Continued
Health & Wellness Hub offers services under one roof
Bailey’s Crossroads residents have a one-stop center for health and educational services for children and adults at a church in Bailey’s Crossroads. The following organizations are providing free services at the Health & Wellness Hub established by the Place-Based Initiative (PBI), a project of George Mason University’s School of Public Health: It’s more convenient for … Continued
Karaoke spot to open this month in Annandale
NRB Karaoke is expected to open this month at 4316 Markham St. in Annandale. NRB stands for “noraebang,” which means karaoke in Korean, or more accurately, “song room,” says the owner, Eddie Chung. “Designed to offer a more private and comfortable experience,” he says, “NRB Karaoke features cozy private rooms with comfortable seating, creating the … Continued
Mason Police District commander promoted to deputy police chief
Big changes are coming to the Mason Police District. Major Erin Weeks, the station commander, has been promoted to deputy chief of the Fairfax County Police Department, where she will be in charge of the Internal Affairs Bureau. Weeks has led the Mason Police District since January 2024. A successor has not been announced yet. … Continued
An annual ceremony commemorates a tragedy at Howrey Park
By Julia Key On Monday, the fifth annual memorial ceremony was held at Howrey Field in Annandale to commemorate the 58th anniversary of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of six soldiers. The soldiers, from the 77th Port Construction Engineer Company at Fort Belvoir, were developing what is now Howrey Field Park as a … Continued
The NoVA Lights Chorale hosts a free ‘America Celebrates 250’ concert
The NoVA Lights Chorale invites the public to a free concert next Sunday celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The concert will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 3439 Payne St., in Bailey’s Crossroads, at 4 p.m. on June 7. A free reception will follow the concert. This event is … Continued
Braddock Bark connects humans with dogs
By Julia Key Barking could be heard from the entrance of Accotink Park on Saturday as people and their dogs gathered for the annual Braddock Bark on a sunny 78-degree day. The event was hosted by Braddock District Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Celebrate Fairfax, and the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Braddock Bark … Continued
If disaster strikes Annandale, Red Cross volunteers will be ready
If there’s a major disaster in Annandale, the American Legion Post could be used as a shelter for people displaced from their homes. On May 30, Red Cross volunteers carried out a training exercise at the post, at 4206 Daniels Ave., to make sure they’re ready in case something terrible happens. The exercise was modeled … Continued
Volunteers clean up Culmore
If the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads is looking a lot nicer, it’s because nearly 70 volunteers – including adults, children, and youths – spent Saturday morning collecting trash around the neighborhood. Volunteers came from Second Story, the Friends of Holmes Run, the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club, HACAN, and the Place-Based Initiative, a project supported … Continued
A Songkran Festival is celebrated in Annandale
Community members celebrated the Thai Songkran (New Year’s) Festival in Annandale on May 30 with food, dance, music, a ritual ceremony, a beauty contest, a fashion show, and a Muay Thai demonstration. The event, at the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot at 7200 Columbia Pike, was hosted by the Thai American Association of Washington … Continued
Fewer children’s, cultural concerts scheduled this summer
The Fairfax County Park Authority on May 28 announced the schedule for the Arts in the Parks summer entertainment series, which includes Saturday morning shows for children at Wakefield Park and cultural performances at Ossian Hall Park on Saturday evenings. These concerts are in addition to the eight Spotlight by Starlight concerts already announced for … Continued