Write a brief play for a Mason Arts 250 performance
A new call for one-act plays or recitations joins a busy cultural summer season in Annandale. The Mason District Arts Council is looking for community members to pen original short-form scripts or perform recitations of historical narratives. This project is part of the larger Mason Arts 250 initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration … Continued
NOVA awarded $500,000 in federal funds for infrastructure upgrade
Rep. James Walkinshaw presented a check for $500,000 in federal funds to Northern Virginia Community College for infrastructure improvements at the Annandale campus. The funds were appropriated by Congress for FY 2026. “NOVA really is the economic engine for Northern Virginia,” Walkinshaw said at the presentation event on April 27. The funds will be used … Continued
Proceeds from the Taste of Annandale help the 2Twenty Club provide meals for students
The Annandale-Mason Roundtable, the nonprofit that organized the Taste of Annandale, donated $1,000 to the 2Twenty Club on April 26. The funds come from the revenue raised at the community festival at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space on Sept. 20, 2025. In thanking the Roundtable for the donation, 2Twenty Club President Sook Moon said, “Your … Continued
Art helps teens cope with mental health challenges
Teens grappling with mental health issues can find a way to express their feelings through art. That’s the premise for the Bridging the Gap art exhibit and reception at the Minnie Peyton Community Center in Bailey’s Crossroads on April 24. The event was organized by the Fairfax County Youth Move chapter, an organization made up … Continued
Volunteers step in when residents can no longer manage home repairs
The residents of a split-level in North Springfield have significant health issues and are no longer able to take care of their home. So, volunteers with the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) stepped up on April 25 to make needed repairs. ACCA is a coalition of local churches that collaborate on community service projects. … Continued
Art in Daily Spaces returns with the theme ‘Journey to Belonging’
Art in Daily Spaces is back in Annandale for the third year, transforming local establishments – businesses, churches, and government offices – into a community-wide gallery of local and regional artists. The exhibit features the work of 10 artists in seven different locations, mostly along Columbia Pike, through May 31. The public is invited to … Continued
Residents raise concerns about streamlining ALU rules
Residents are concerned that new, more lenient rules on accessory living units (ALUs) would lead to more rental properties and less parking in stable single-family neighborhoods. Zoning official Carmen Bishop and her colleagues in the Department of Planning and Zoning described a proposal to make it easier to establish ALUs at a community meeting on April … Continued
Health & Wellness: You’re being sold a better life – thousands of times a day
By Rachel Martin The average person is exposed to somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 advertisements every single day. At first, that number sounds ridiculous. But when you factor in social media, TV, podcasts, emails, billboards – it adds up quickly. And here’s the important part: The best ads don’t just sell products. They tap into … Continued
Annandale building available for lease
An online real estate listing seeks a tenant for a retail building at the corner of Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The property at 7262 Columbia Pike is currently a T-Mobile store. It has 2,100 square feet of retail space, according to a listing from the Broad Street Realty Group. The property … Continued
Another candidate joins the race for Congress
Elizabeth Guzmán, a progressive Democratic member of the House of Delegates, has joined the crowded field of candidates running for Congress in the newly redrawn 7th District. The Democratic and Republican primaries will be on Aug. 4. Under Virginia’s new map of congressional districts, resulting from Virginia voters’ approval of a constitutional amendment on redistricting … Continued
New shops coming to Mosaic
New things keep happening at the Mosaic District in Merrifield. BedHead PJs, a shop specializing in luxury pajamas, is expected to open in August at 2910 District Ave., in the former Lather skincare products store. It’s the retailer’s second shop. The original BedHead PJs is in Manhattan. Onelife Fitness is moving to the former Custom … Continued
Chicken restaurant to open in Lincolnia
Love & Honey Fried Chicken is replacing another chicken restaurant at Pinecrest Plaza in Lincolnia. The space, at 6544 Little River Turnpike, is being renovated following the closure of Hot Lola’s, which opened in February 2023. The chicken at Love & Honey – wings, tenders, and drumsticks – is buttermilk-fried and lightly drizzled with honey. Sides … Continued
School news roundup – April 2026
More boundary reviews – When the Fairfax County School Board approved comprehensive districtwide school boundary changes in January, it agreed to hold off on some of the changes, pending additional community engagement. The Bren Mar Park Elementary School community is invited to a meeting on potential boundary changes on Friday, April 24, 6-7 p.m., at … Continued
Virginia approves redistricting amendment
Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment on redistricting, according to results from the April 21 special election posted by the Virginia Department of Elections. As of 10 p.m. 51.28 percent of Virginians voted Yes, and 48.72 percent voted No. In Fairfax County, 69.49 percent of voters supported the amendment. Passage of the ballot measure … Continued
Annandale neighborhood hosts an Earth Day cleanup
The Hillbrook-Tall Oaks community is a lot nicer, since the Annandale neighborhood held an Earth Day cleanup on April 18. Thirty-one dedicated volunteers, with help from Clean Fairfax and the Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program, collected 24 bags of trash and recyclables from neighborhood streets and the grounds of Poe Middle School. “This effort … Continued