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Fairfax County is developing a murals program
Fairfax County planners are developing a murals program to bring excitement to the county’s redevelopment areas, such as Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners. The goal is to use murals to support placemaking and enhance pedestrian passageways, Elizabeth Haag, head of the Community Revitalization Section in the Department of Planning and Development, told the Bailey’s … Continued
BoS uses eminent domain to complete sidewalk on Little River Turnpike
Fairfax County’s project to construct a sidewalk on the south side of Little River Turnpike between Hillbrook Drive and Little River Run Drive in Annandale hit a snag when county staff couldn’t find the owner of a small piece of property. The county’s Land Acquisition Division obtained the land rights for nine of the 10 … Continued
Distracted driver hits a school bus
A white sedan struck a school bus at about 8:45 this morning in the 5200 block of Inverchapel Road in North Springfield, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted. No children were injured. The driver was treated for minor injuries and was charged with having a phone in hand.
Culmore shooting victim in critical condition
An individual was shot today in a parking lot near 3337 Glen Carlyn Drive in the Culmore area, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted at 1:45 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries considered life-threatening. The suspect is described as a 20-year-old Hispanic male wearing a blue mask, black hoodie, and black … Continued
School board candidates say Mason schools need more resources
Three at-large school board candidates who spoke at a campaign event in Lake Barcroft May 7 – Lawrence Webb, Hamid Munir, and Ilryong Moon – said they support more resources for schools with high rates of poverty. At-large board members represent the whole county, so the key question for them is whether they understand and … Continued
Former school board member Ryan McElveen is running again
Former Fairfax County school board member Ryan McElveen is again running for an at-large seat on the board. McElveen was an at-large member of the board from 2012 to 2019. He is now seeking an endorsement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. His campaign platform calls for “bringing the joy back to education.” he announced … Continued
Car crashes into building in Annandale
A car crashed into the Evergreen Academy in Annandale Friday afternoon, sending one woman to the hospital. The academy, in an office building at 7700 Little River Turnpike, provides English language instruction. According to Miguel Escoto, who was called in to board up the entrance and clear the damage, a woman who was parked in … Continued
Annandale man wins $1 million in lottery
Man Nguyen of Annandale won $1 million in the Virginia Lottery’s Mega Millions drawing. “My wife’s birthday is coming up, and I’m thinking of buying her a new car,” Nguyen told lottery officials. Nguyen happened to notice the lottery app on his device and decided to buy a few tickets online, the Virginia Lottery reports. … Continued
Fire truck crashes into church entrance
A fire truck knocked down a column holding up the roof over an entrance at Capital Baptist Church at 3504 Gallows Road in Annandale causing the roof to come crashing down. The incident happened during the church’s Community Day event on March 19. The Annandale Volunteer Fire Department was there to give kids a close-up … Continued
Legal notice
The following is a paid legal notice submitted by Bremer Law & Associates of Providence R.I. To Jarvin Alexander Garcia Gallardo:A complaint has been presented to the Providence Family Court of the State of Rhode Island by the Petitioner, Farida Yasminia Gramajo De Leon, seeking sole custody and special findings regarding the minor child Leonel … Continued
2022: the year in review
JANUARY Fairfax County taxes plastic bagsA new 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags from grocery stores, convenience stores, and drugstores takes effect. Welcome to Annandale TodayThe former Annandale Blog is relaunched as Annandale Today, with a new platform and a more user-friendly design. Annandale/Mason residents affected by redistrictingUnder a redistricting plan approved by the Virginia … Continued
O’My ChiQ & Bar opens in Annandale
O’My ChiQ & Bar is welcoming customers for dinner following a soft opening a few days ago. The restaurant, in the former Dice Burger spot on Columbia Pike in Annandale, specializes in Korean rotisserie chicken and ribs cooked on a wood fire. It’s open 5-10 p.m. for the time being, but the hours will be … Continued
Fairmont Gardens kids celebrate Halloween
Halloween came early to the Fairmont Gardens apartments, as families brought their children to a Trunk & Treat event organized by Opportunity Neighborhoods–Annandale. There was a long line of decorated cars in the parking lot, with costumed adults – including several teachers – handing out candy and other goodies to the children. Children voted for … Continued
Hot chicken place opens in Bailey’s Xroads
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken had a grand opening Oct. 22 at 3525 S. Jefferson St. in Bailey’s Crossroads. The fast-food restaurant focuses on Nashville Hot Chicken. It’s available in various spiciness levels, ranging from bland to mild seasoning, to “angry hot,” the spiciest level. Customers who order the hottest angry chicken have to sign a … Continued
Annandale man wins $1 million in lottery
When Jose Flores Velasquez of Annandale went to the Virginia Lottery’s customer service center in Woodbridge, he was very happy to be redeeming what he thought was a $600 winning ticket. However, when lottery staffers looked at it, they quickly discovered the ticket was worth a lot more – It was a $1 million winner, states a … Continued