Mason District Restaurant Week starts Saturday
The third annual Mason District Restaurant Week, hosted by Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez, kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 10 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 17. Jimenez says Restaurant Week offers residents the opportunity to “eat around the world” by finding special deals at 19 restaurants throughout Mason District, “the cultural hub of Fairfax County.” “This … Continued
Join the community at an Art Festival Oct. 17
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council The second annual Mason District Art Festival hits Annandale on Saturday, Oct. 17. The signature event of the Mason District Arts Council, the festival will fill the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot at 7200 Columbia Pike from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organized and … Continued
Stormwater facility in Annandale slated for repairs
The stormwater retention pond on Americana Drive next to the Vista apartments in Annandale is no longer working, so the Stormwater Management Division of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is preparing to develop a project to fix it. The structure is damaged, there is erosion, and sediment is collecting on … Continued
Business spotlight: Cello teacher seeks local students
Annandale Today’s “Business Spotlight” feature highlights local businesses in the Annandale/Mason District area. Previous posts in the series focused on GoGo Photo, Shadow Combatives, and Sergio’s Hair Salon. If you would like us to report on your business, contact [email protected]. Professional cellist and cello teacher Irina Ponomareva has many students in Fairfax and is seeking new … Continued
FCPS considers new boundary scenarios for the Glasgow pyramid
When the Fairfax County School Board approved a comprehensive boundary revision last January, a proposal affecting the Glasgow Middle School pyramid was paused, pending further study. The previous proposal, which would have created split feeders at Beech Tree and Belvedere elementary schools, faced strong opposition from the community. FCPS staff presented four new boundary options … Continued
New county tool tracks development projects
Fairfax County’s Land Development Services recently launched a new tool, Development Tracker, that lets residents view development activities on a map. If you click on a number on the map, a window pops up showing whether there’s a residential or commercial building permit, construction project, zoning application, Comprehensive Plan amendment, site plan, or certificate of … Continued
Major changes in Medicaid threaten Virginians’ healthcare
As a result of major changes in the federal Medicaid program, Virginians who receive health coverage through Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion program could lose eligibility if they are not citizens or could face new work requirements and more frequent reviews. According to the Virginia Health and Human Resources Department, the new work requirements would potentially affect … Continued
Community groups: Fix Gallows Road traffic issues before approving new housing
The leaders of eight community groups are demanding that the developer seeking to build 32 homes on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School be required to install two traffic lights on what has been called the most dangerous pedestrian crossing in Mason District. The Fairfax County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on … Continued
Library hosts an open house on Oct. 17 before it closes for two years
.tq George Mason Regional Library is holding one last event before it closes for a two-year renovation project. On Oct. 17, the public is invited to “See You Later! George Mason Library Celebration and Open House,” 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The event features speakers, entertainment, a “shelfie” station, crafts, … Continued
A former Annandale ambulance deployed on 9-11 repurposed as a mobile museum
When Dylan Hackworth and his wife, Tamaria Cooper, launched a mobile museum in West Virginia last January dedicated to the state’s firefighting history, they had no idea the truck they were using was historically significant. They later learned it had been an ambulance from the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department that had been deployed at the … Continued
Fairfax Connector rolls out Spooky Buses
As if navigating Northern Virginia roads isn’t scary enough, Fairfax County Connector is rolling out its annual Halloween buses. Three Fairfax Connector Spooky Buses will have a unique Halloween-themed wrap design. “Fall and Halloween are my favorite times of year, so I love getting creative with the designs,” said Nicole Daly, Fairfax Connector marketing specialist. … Continued
Join the Tree Rescue Extravaganza
Come out and help your neighbors save a tree! Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM is sponsoring the countywide Tree Rescue Extravaganza II from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1. PRISM, which stands for Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, is a coalition of agencies, nonprofits, and residents who come together to tackle invasive species in a region. … Continued
School news roundup – October 2026
Quantum computing – The Fairfax County School Board approved a motion on Sept. 24 to spend up to $751,000 on the world’s first K-12 quantum computer. The project, a partnership of FCPS, Connected DMV, and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, will install an operational quantum computer, the size of a small refrigerator, at Skyview … Continued
Supervisors approve office-to-residential conversion in Annandale
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 29 unanimously approved a rezoning application from Nicholas Development to permit the conversion of an office building in Annandale to multifamily housing. The board action rezones a six-story building at 7620 Little River Turnpike from C-6 (office) to PDC (planned residential mixed use). The Wells Fargo Bank … Continued
Annandale food hall vendors revealed
The building covered with colorful murals that is being renovated in Annandale will be a food hall with several counters. Located at 7219 Columbia Pike, it is expected to open within the next few weeks. Some of the vendors inside include: Taiyaki is a crunchy fish-shaped cake with a creamy filling. There are Rice Culture … Continued