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Inova forms partnership with DispatchHealth to bring healthcare to patients’ homes
Medical house calls are coming back to Northern Virginia residents. Inova has formed a partnership with DispatchHealth, which sends healthcare providers to patients’ homes for urgent illnesses and injuries that aren’t severe enough for an emergency room visit.
Annandale-based Korean American advocacy organization rebrands itself
Hamkae Center staff at the open house. [Korea Times] The Virginia branch of the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) has rebranded itself as the Hamkae Center. The organization celebrated its new name and expanded mission at an open house Nov. 18 at its new headquarters, at 6715 Little River Turnpike, Annandale.
School board member seeks feedback on Justice HS addition
A rendering of the Justice High School addition. [FCPS] School board member Ricardy Anderson (Mason) plans to put out a survey on Monday, Nov. 22, on Fairfax County Public Schools’ plan for the Justice High School addition project. Anderson announced the forthcoming survey in a Nov. 19 newsletter, which is sent to people who subscribe … Continued
Man shot at Bailey’s Crossroads grocery store
Food Star [File photo] There was a shooting inside the Food Star at 5521 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. A man told police he shot someone in self-defense. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries considered life threatening.
Construction underway on Columbia Pike statue
A rendering of the “The Pike.” [Arlington County] Construction is underway on the foundation for “The Pike,” a huge spear-like sculpture on Columbia Pike marking the entry to Arlington from Bailey’s Crossroads. The Pike, commissioned by Arlington County, will be located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Jefferson Street.
Little River Turnpike improvements are part of Chik-fil-A project
This new road will lead to the drive-through window. Work is almost completed on a new turn lane from westbound Little River Turnpike into the Chik-fil-A under construction in central Annandale. The project also includes a new sidewalk, curb, and gutter in front of the restaurant.
Small band, big sound: Justice HS Wind Ensemble delights audiences
The Justice High School Wind Ensemble. [Andrea Fus] By Tara Rethore, JHS band parent The Justice High School (JHS) Wind Ensemble is taking its show on the road. They are just one of two high school concert bands in the commonwealth invited to play at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) conference this weekend in … Continued
County planners expected to recommend reduced requirements for off-street parking
Fairfax County planners are looking at how much parking is needed for such uses as apartments, grocery stores, office buildings, and shopping centers. New developments might not need as much parking as currently required in Fairfax County’s Zoning Ordinance. That’s the idea behind the Parking Reimagined study previewed at a Mason District community meeting Nov. … Continued
Stay safe out there: Stop-Look-Wave
By Colleen Cranna and Phil Kemelor of Fairfax Families for Safe Streets As winter months approach and days are significantly shorter, crossing the street is a lot more dangerous with limited hours of light.
Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club raffles off a classic Mustang
A man from Texas won this 1966 convertible Mustang. [Photos: BXRC] For the past 35 years, the Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads has raffled off a classic Mustang to raise money for its charitable projects. Jesus Tarango from El Paso, Texas, won a white 1966 Mustang convertible with a red interior during the most recent … Continued
Planning underway for Audrey Moore RECenter renovation
The pool at the Audrey Moore RECenter. Planning is underway for renovating the Audrey Moore RECenter in Annandale. Fairfax County has signed a contract with the DLR Group for architectural and engineering design services.
St. Alban’s Christmas bazaar this Saturday
The public is invited to get a jump on holiday shopping at the St. Alban’s Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The bazaar is at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale.
Annandale Toastmasters Club builds speaking skills – and cleans up the community
Members of the Annandale Toastmasters’ cleanup crew. If Little River Turnpike looks a little cleaner, it’s thanks to the Annandale Toastmasters Club. Since the group adopted a section of the roadway in Lincolnia in 2019, members have collected many bags of litter during cleanup events, most recently on Nov. 7.
School news roundup: escape room, vaccine clinics, and more
Students solve a problem in Jackson Middle School’s Escape Room. [FCPS] The following news items about schools in the Annandale/Mason District area are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. COVID vaccine clinics – Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children … Continued
Seven Corners towers are getting a makeover
The two 13-story office buildings at 6400 and 6402 Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners are being renovated and have been rebranded as “Lookout 6400.” BoundTrain Real Estate acquired the buildings in 2019 for $38 million.