Crimson Coward opens Friday
Crimson Coward, a fast-casual restaurant featuring Nashville hot chicken, is expected to have a soft opening in Annandale on Nov. 29.
Friend seeks help for Annandale fire victim
Deveri White has launched a fundraising drive to support her friend and coworker, Catherine “Kitty” Dragonera, who was injured in a fire at her apartment in Annandale in the early morning of Nov. 23.
Recruiting controversy roils FCPS football
Three school board members – Ricardy Anderson (Mason), Mateo Dunne (Mount Vernon), and Ryan McElveen (at large) – issued a statement calling for a “comprehensive and independent investigation” of the Hayfield Secondary School football controversy.
Jimenez works to retain leaf vacuuming
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez told Annandale Today he is working to ensure Fairfax County permanently retains its leaf vacuuming service.
Middle Eastern restaurant coming to Seven Corners
Hamza & Madina Halal Food, a fast-casual restaurant, is coming to the former Pizza Hut spot at the Seven Corners Center on Leesburg Pike.
Metro overhauls Metrobus network
Metro’s Board of Directors on Nov. 21 approved the Better Bus Network Redesign, the first major overhaul of the Metrobus network in its 50-year history.
Two hurt in Annandale apartment fire
Two people were injured in a three-alarm fire that started at about 2 a.m. on Nov. 23 in a garden-style apartment building in the 4900 block of Americana Drive in Annandale.
FCDOT outlines options for Gallows Road
Community members had lots of questions and concerns about a proposed overhaul of Gallows Road at a well-attended meeting on Nov. 21 at Woodburn Elementary School. Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials explained the options under consideration for improving safety and traffic flow along the corridor. The entire project – between Annandale and Tysons – … Continued
Police seek murder suspect
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating murder suspect Javon Reid.
Gov. Youngkin honors ACCA volunteer Mary Lee Di Spirito
Longtime ACCA volunteer Mary Lee Di Spirito is one 10 individuals and entities honored by Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin with a 2024 Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Award.
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect:
Residents invited to a Mason District health fair Nov. 23
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez invites the community to a free healthcare fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Mason Government Center.
BoS seeks review of Trump proposals that would harm Fairfax County
The Board of Supervisors on Nov. 19 directed County Executive Bryan Hill to review options the board could take prepare for and respond to actions by the Trump administration “that will have a negative impact on Fairfax County residents.”
Nonprofit opens adult learning center
Comunidad, a local nonprofit and community development organization based in the Willston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners, opened a learning center for adults at Kingsley Common.
Issho Izakaya & Sushi opens in Annandale
Issho, an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant and izakaya, had a soft opening in Annandale on Nov. 20.