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Gross and Aiken make their case at a candidate forum
Gary Aiken and Penny Gross. Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross stressed her experience and accomplishments at a candidate forum Sept. 3, while Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, focused on high taxes and more oversight. The forum, hosted by the local chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, also featured candidates for Braddock Supervisor; … Continued
Enter the Taste of Annandale best-dressed pet contest for a chance to be Chico’s Next Pet Model
Coco the Couture Cat makes an appearance at the 2016 Taste of Annandale. Does your pet have what it takes to become a star? Enter your pet in the Taste of Annandale Pet contest and find out. Your furry fashionista could become Chico’s Next Pet Model. Chico’s has a wide selection of pet outfits. The … Continued
Share your memories with the Annandale Oral History Project at the Taste of Annandale
The Annandale firehouse in 1948. Did you grow up in Annandale when it was a semi-rural outer suburb? We’re inviting you to share your memories with the Annandale Oral History Project during the Taste of Annandale on Oct. 5. There will be a table set up with an interviewer to record your stories at the … Continued
Thauma brings Korean fashions to Annandale
For one-of-a-kind Korean fashions, check out the relatively new shop, Thauma, at 7224 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Thauma carries Thauma and Palla brands of handbags and clothing from the Ahavah line. The store features frilly floral print dresses, which owner Yoon Lee says are popular in Korea, along with embroidered tops and … Continued
Farmers markets will stay open throughout the fall
The Annandale Farmers Market Summer is winding down, but most of the local farmers markets will be going strong for another couple of months or so – or even longer. The Annandale Farmers Market, at Mason District Park, will operate through Nov. 7. It’s open Thursday mornings, 8-noon. The Wakefield Farmers Market will be at … Continued
School bond referendum would fund an addition at Justice High School
Braddock Elementary School A $360 million school bond referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot will provide funds for several projects in the Annandale/Mason District area. Those projects include $33 million for renovations of Braddock Elementary School, $53.5 million for renovations at Frost Middle School, $14.6 million for an addition at Justice High School, and $1.17 … Continued
Interim Park to open in September
The plaza area. Crossroads Interim Park, the new park being developed on the site of a demolished office building at 5827 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, is expected to be completed and open in mid to late September, says Suzianne Battista of the Fairfax County Office of Planning and Development. So far, some metal benches … Continued
Sidewalk proposed for Columbia Pike
Funding considered for a sidewalk on this section of Columbia Pike in Annandale. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is considering applying for federal funding under the Transportation Alternatives Set Aside Project (TAP) for five projects, including “Columbia Pike Complete Streets.” FCDOT is holding a public meeting on this Sept. 4, 7 p.m., at the Fairfax County … Continued
County officials are prioritizing development over community involvement
The huge Reston Crossing development was approved by the Board of Supervisors in June. The following piece by Terry Maynard was originally published in the Reston 20/20 blog July 30. While this piece focuses on Reston, it describes ongoing efforts by Fairfax County officials to facilitate redevelopment countywide by minimizing community involvement. We believe residents of … Continued
Woman arrested for destroying flags
Arif [FCPD] A 39-year-old Annandale woman was arrested Aug. 26 for destroying American flags and committing other vandalism at private homes in the Annandale area, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Maria Arif was charged with larceny, two counts of destruction of property, and two counts of mutilating a U.S. flag. She was taken to … Continued
Register for the Taste of Annandale 5K before the price goes up
Attention runners of all abilities and ages: Be sure to register for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race before the fees goes up. Sign up online. Taste of Annandale 5K Race is a special feature of the fifth annual Taste of Annandale street festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. in … Continued
School year starts with some big changes
Students get a warm welcome at Justice High School. Some big changes awaited Fairfax County public school students as they headed off for the first day of school Aug. 26: All high school students will get laptops, a new app will let parents track children’s school bus, and some students will get free school meals … Continued
Another pedestrian fatality in Bailey’s Crossroads
The pedestrian struck by a car near Columbia Pike and Carlin Springs Road on Aug. 15 has died, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. FCPD identified the victim as Solomon Zelelew, 39, of Alexandria. According to detectives from the FCPD Crash Reconstruction unit, Zelelew was walking on a sidewalk at around 10 a.m. when he … Continued
Discussions underway on a community resource center at Heritage Mall
The former site of Crossfit Annandale. Fairfax County officials and the Webb Cos., the owner of Heritage Mall, are hopeful that a “community resource center” could be established in the space formerly occupied by CrossFit Annandale in the rear of the shopping center. When the Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning … Continued
Dominion will pay customers $20 for an old fridge
Keep your old refrigerators out of the dump. [USDA.gov] Thinking of getting a new refrigerator? Dominion Energy will pay customers $20 to pick up old refrigerators or freezers that are in working order but use more electricity than newer or more efficient models. According to Dominion, this program will help customers reduce their energy use and … Continued