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New nail salon to open in Annandale
A nail salon, called ToBe, is expected to open Saturday, Dec. 18, on John Marr Drive, Annandale, in the East Gate shopping center.
Construction of Skyline live/work project well underway
These office buildings are being turned into live/work units. Renovation is moving along quickly on the three vacant office buildings at the Skyline Center that are being converted to residential units tenants can use for living, working, or both. The first group of about 60 to 70 units will be ready for leasing in July … Continued
Otters sighted in Annandale
A river otter in Long Branch Stream. Annandale has otters – or at least it did when a local resident took these photos. Three river otters were sighted this fall in Long Branch Stream near Woodland Way and Canterbury Woods Elementary School, according to the Friends of Long Branch Stream Valley.
Pedestrian hospitalized after crash on Leesburg Pike
A woman is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in the 5900 block of Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 11 a.m. on Dec. 13, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The driver remained on the scene.
These Annandale homes light up the neighborhood
3912 Lincolnshire Street There are two houses in Annandale tied for the biggest, brightest Christmas decorations. Both homes attract a steady stream of visitors as soon as it gets dark.
Unattended cooking pot causes condo fire
An unattended cooking pot caused a fire in a unit on the eighth floor of the Woodlake Towers Condominium in the 3100 block of S. Manchester Street in Bailey’s Crossroads Dec. 9. According to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, a tenant had been warming a pot of cooking oil shortly before 1 p.m. … Continued
Fire at Bailey’s Crossroads house started in the chimney
Damages caused by a fire on Lacy Boulevard. [FCFRD] A fire at a house in the 3700 block of Lacy Boulevard in Bailey’s Crossroads on Dec. 8 started in the chimney, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. When fire units arrived at the two-story, single-family home at 10:45 p.m., they found a fire … Continued
New restaurant will offer a taste of Nepal
A new restaurant called Spice Circle is expected to open in Barcroft Plaza by the end of the year or in early 2022. It’s at 6347A Columbia Pike – between Expedia Cruises and Paak Bazar – in a space formerly occupied by Curry N Tandoori.
Mason District to gain two new areas
The two orange areas with cross hatching will be transferred from Providence to Mason. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a redistricting plan Dec. 7 that transfers one precinct and part of another from the Providence District to Mason District. Mason District will gain the Fort Buffalo precinct in Seven Corners and a portion … Continued
Santa Paws photo event at Chico’s this weekend
After skipping a year due to Covid, Santa Paws will be back this weekend at Chico’s Natural Pet Market Bring your pet to Chico’s Dec. 11 and 12, 1-5 p.m., for a professional photo with Santa. Chico’s is located at 6349 A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza.
Cruise specialist opens in Barcroft Plaza
Mary Ann Mitchell at Expedia Cruises. Expedia Cruises, a travel franchise that helps plan cruises and other vacations, opened Dec. 6 at 6345 Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza. Cruises are complicated and expensive, so a travel agency can help people find the option that best suits their needs for the best value, says Mary Ann … Continued
Unattended candle causes house fire
Fire damages a living room in a home just west of Annandale. [FCFRD] A house fire in the 4000 block Doveville Lane in the Wakefield area was caused by an unattended candle, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Hundreds of children make holiday crafts at ON-Annandale event
Kids decorate ceramic bowls with decoupage paper and glitter. More than 300 children and families made gifts for their families and friends Dec. 4 at the Fairmont Gardens apartments hosted by the Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale program. The event was organized by FACETS, a nonprofit that serves families and individuals affected by poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
VDOT seeks input on charging tolls on Seminary Road/395 ramp
The Virginia Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual meeting this evening on the conversion of the Interstate 395 Express Lanes/Seminary Road ramp from a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) ramp to a High-Occupancy Toll ramp. The meeting is Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Webex. To participate in listen-only mode, call 866-692-4530; access code … Continued
Annandale property owner accused failing to address sexual misconduct at the Hult Prize
Ahmad Ashkar at the Hult Prize Finals and Awards Dinner in 2016. A former resident of Annandale, Ahmad Ashkar, who owns three homes here was fired in September as CEO of the Hult Prize following allegations of sexual misconduct at the prestigious organization based in Hertfordshire, England. Ashkar owns two houses on Brookcrest Place … Continued