Mason Arts 250 mural installed in Annandale
A new mural brightens up Annandale. The artwork, featuring the Statue of Liberty, was installed on July 24 on the fence around a construction site on John Marr Drive. Several volunteers painted the mural on June 27 at an Asian Night Market in Annandale under the direction of Omaid Sharifi, the president and co-founder of … Continued
Providence lifeguards honored for saving swimmer’s life
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department honored four lifeguards at the Providence Rec Center on July 16 “for their extraordinary actions during a water emergency,” the Park Authority reports. Lifeguards Michaela Zawadzki, Juliet Raimando, and Anna Parker, along with Manager on Duty Jeremy Alexander, responded immediately after a swimmer became unresponsive in the pool in … Continued
Mason land use committee to consider substation for Plaza 500 data center
The Bren Mar Park community’s four-year battle against Starwood Capital’s proposed data center at the Plaza 500 site on Edsall Road is nearing the final stage. The Fairfax County Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Sept. 24 on Dominion Energy’s proposal for an electrical substation and transmission line less than 70 … Continued
Voting in Mason District starts Saturday for the Aug. 4 primaries
Early voting for the Aug. 4 Democratic and Republican primaries will be available from Saturday, July 25, through Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Mason District Government Center and Thomas Jefferson Library. The Democratic ballot for voters in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District lists these candidates: Rep. Don Beyer – Member of the House of Representatives since … Continued
The Culmore Clinic is moving for the second time this year
Five months after the Culmore Clinic moved to a temporary location in Bailey’s Crossroads while a new permanent space is being constructed, it’s being forced to move again. The Culmore Clinic relocated to the Bailey’s Crossroads branch of the Columbia Crossroads Baptist Church at 3253 Glen Carlin Road in February. In May, Columbia Crossroads sold … Continued
Highlight your business in Annandale Today
Annandale Today is launching a new feature – Business Spotlight. We’re planning a series of articles highlighting businesses in Annandale, Seven Corners, Bailey’s Crossroads, Lincolnia, and the rest of Mason District. If you own a store, restaurant, or other brick-and-mortar commercial business and are interested in having Annandale Today write a brief article about it, … Continued
School Board limits the use of technology in the classroom
The Fairfax County School Board on July 16 passed a series of motions to limit the use of educational technology in the classroom. The motions were supported by Fairfax County Parents for Intentional Technology, a group of parents and teachers concerned about the overuse of laptops, tablets, and artificial intelligence in schools. The school board … Continued
Grand jury indicts man for aggravated murder for the death of his daughter
A grand jury has indicted Misael Lopez Gomez, 28, on July 20 for aggravated murder and felony child abuse for the death of his 3-month-old daughter. A trial date will be set on July 23. Police responded to their home in the 3400 block of Lake Street in Bailey’s Crossroads on the evening of March … Continued
Jimenez reckless driving case postponed
The reckless driving charge against Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has been continued to Sept. 21. Jimenez was charged with driving 104 mph in a 70 mph zone, which is considered reckless driving under state law. According to the Virginia State Police, he was driving a 2025 Porsche on the Route 66 express lanes shortly before … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves a new building at the Cavalier Club
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved a rezoning of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners to permit an additional eight-story apartment building with 238 units. The property, owned by Southern Management, is located on Wilson Boulevard in Mason District between Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. The project … Continued
Chase Bank in Annandale will add a drive-through ATM
The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception for a drive-through ATM and deposit box at the Chase Bank at 4250 John Marr Drive in Annandale. The drive-through lane will be located at the rear of the building. The zoning application was submitted by the Laadam Family LLC, which purchased the property on Jan. … Continued
Heat and air pollution affect Fairfax County
Fairfax County activated its Heat Plan for today, July 18, while the air quality remains at unhealthy levels due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The National Weather Service expects a heat index value of around 105 for today. Fairfax County Public Schools has canceled all outdoor activities scheduled on school fields and courts from … Continued
Registration open for Mason District Art Festival
By James Albright Interested in showing your art for an appreciative audience right here in Annandale? For the second year, the Mason District Arts Council is hosting a hometown Art Festival, and they are looking for artists who want to participate in this unique activity. Last year’s Art Festival featured 28 artists and a full … Continued
Annandale drug dealer heading to prison
A federal judge on July 16 sentenced Tyrice Stanton, 37, of Annandale, to five years and four months in prison for possession with intent to distribute N-isopropyl butylone (boot) and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, law enforcement searched Stanton’s residence on May 2, 2024, pursuant to a … Continued
Supervisors approve a childcare center in Lincolnia
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved a zoning special exception for a childcare center on Fairland Street, Lincolnia, next to the Braddock Road intersection, to serve up to 50 children. The applicant and property owner, Deyi Awadallah, initially requested that the center accommodate up to 99 children. An existing single-family house … Continued