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Assisted living facility honors NFL pro
Renaissance of Annandale will host a ceremony Sept. 14 for resident Ron McDole in honor of him being named to the Nebraska Hall of Fame. McDole, nicknamed “the Dancing Bear,” has had a notable 18-year career in professional football. He played for the Cardinals, Oilers, Bills, and Redskins. McDole played in two American Football League … Continued
Firefighters seek donations for the Fill the Boot campaign
Fairfax County firefighters are at intersections during the Labor Day weekend soliciting donations for the Fill the Boot campaign, which raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fill the Boot is a partnership between the Fairfax County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics- IAFF Local 2068 and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. It’s part of … Continued
Backlick signal improvements underway
Construction is underway on improvements to enhance pedestrian and driver safety and traffic operations at the intersection of Backlick Road and Leesville Boulevard in the Springfield area of Mason District. The traffic signal upgrades include new mast arm poles, foundations, wiring, electrical equipment, high-visibility signal backplates, and signs, VDOT reports. Drivers on Backlick Road will … Continued
Annandale cold case solved
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Cold Case Squad have identified a woman who committed suicide in Annandale 25 years ago. The woman, formerly known as “the Christmas Tree Lady,” is Joyce Meyer Sommers, the FCPD announced. She was identified by Othram Inc. using advanced DNA testing and forensic-grade genome sequencing. The Christmas Tree … Continued
A 67-year-old community directory lists long-forgotten local businesses
A 1955 directory published by the Broyhill Crest Citizens Association reveals some of the businesses that existed in Annandale when the area’s farmland was rapidly transforming into suburban subdivisions. The directory was part of a historical display at Broyhill Crest’s 70th-anniversary celebration July 4 at the community’s pool. The first homes in Broyhill Crest … Continued
Virginia leaders react to the end of Roe
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, local elected leaders vow to support efforts to protect women’s reproductive rights in Virginia. Meanwhile, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he will work to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. Abortions in Virginia are legal up to about 26 weeks. Youngkin had refused to reveal … Continued
Join the Women’s Summit next weekend
By Holly Hazard Tomatoes are ripe, the pool is open, the sun tea is on the porch, and Network NOVA is hosting the 6th annual Women’s Summit June 24-25. Summer is here! The event is packed with inspiration and inside information on how best to engage in progressive politics, both before and after the elections. … Continued
Annandale Subway vandalized
A rowdy group of youths vandalized the Subway on Heritage Drive in Annandale at about 10:15 a.m. this morning. About five or six youths had spent a long time in the shop without ordering anything, owner Emil Ranakusuma reports. When the manager asked them nicely to leave to make room for paying customers, they went … Continued
Pike sculpture going up in Arlington
The huge spear-like piece of “The Pike” sculpture at the Arlington border on Columbia Pike has been installed. The rest of the monument is still a work in progress. The Pike is on the southwest corner of S. Jefferson Street at the edge of Bailey’s Crossroads in Mason District. The statue, created by artist Donald … Continued
Eileen Garnett dies from injuries in crash
Eileen Garnett, one of the four pedestrians struck by a car in Annandale May 20, died from her injuries on May 25. Garnett, 83, was a longtime advocate for revitalizing Annandale. On the day of the crash, she was with a group of county and state officials on an inspection tour of Annandale hosted by … Continued
Woman killed in crash at Skyline
Updated May 25: A woman was killed in a crash May 24 in the 3700 block of S. George Mason Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. She was later identified by police as Gladis Suyapa Deras, 54, of Falls Church. Deras was a passenger in a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The car … Continued
Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver
The Fairfax County Police Department reports a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Little River Turnpike and Oasis Drive in Lincolnia Sunday night. A female was taken to the hospital with injuries considered life threatening. The vehicle involved in the crash is possibly a white or silver SUV with damage to the driver’s side. Witnesses … Continued
Four pedestrians struck in Annandale
Four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in the 7200 block of Maple Place in Annandale just before noon on Friday, May 20, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on Twitter. The driver left the road, hitting four people. All four and the driver and a passenger were taken to the hospital. One of the … Continued
Sponsors sought for Taste of Annandale
Now that planning is underway for the 2022 Taste of Annandale, the top priority is securing sponsors. The family-friendly community festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 in the center of Annandale, is likely to draw at least 6,000 people. Sponsoring this event offers a great opportunity to highlight your business or organization, attract new customers, … Continued
Religious group marches through Annandale
If you were driving around central Annandale Sunday afternoon, you might have seen a group of about 35 people marching with “Believe in the Lord Jesus” signs and stopping at various spots to pray in Korean. They were from Washington Bethlehem Church. Pastor Joseph No said their objective was “to bless the land of Annandale.” … Continued