Man indicted for cold case murder
A grand jury has indicted Jose Larazo Cruz, 60, for murdering his estranged wife 33 years ago, the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced April 15. Larazo Cruz had been charged with fatally stabbing Ana Jurado, 24, on April 30, 1991, in their home on Cofer Drive in the Falls Church area of Mason District. … Continued
Annandale celebrates ‘Art in Daily Spaces’
You don’t have to go to a gallery to see art in Annandale. The Art in Daily Spaces project showcases artworks at six businesses and the Mason Government Center. The exhibit opened April 13 and will close on May 12. Ten artists were selected to participate, with one or more artists featured at each … Continued
Demolition underway on remains of burned buildings in Annandale
The buildings on Columbia Pike destroyed in a fire over a year ago are finally being demolished. The main stumbling block for the delay has been Washington Gas, says May Han, the daughter of the property owners, Kee Cho Han and Ae Young Han. “We absolutely understand it’s been an eyesore,” May Han said. … Continued
Book sale at the library begins this week
The semi-annual book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale begins this week. This event, hosted by George Mason Friends, offers a great selection of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, and more. The four-day book sale will begin on Thursday, April 18, and go on through Sunday, April 21. It’s … Continued
Tiger Sugar, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue open in Annandale
Tiger Sugar, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, and Garden Social are now open at 4363 John Marr Drive in Annandale. The three eateries share a large open space on the corner of the East Gate Shopping Center. Diners order food from L&L – perhaps a barbecue chicken Hawaiian Plate Lunch or a Spam musubi – and a … Continued
Annandale hosts the KORUS Festival May 3-5
The 2024 KORUS Festival is bringing music, food, and cultural experiences from Korea and other nations to Annandale May 3-5. The event, at the K Market parking lot on John Marr Drive, is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday. KORUS will kick … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: April 10 April 9 April 8 April 7 April 6 April 5 April 4
Vacant lot in Annandale is available for $1.5M
There have been lots of inquiries about this vacant lot fronting Little River Turnpike in Annandale, but no takers so far, says real estate broker Chris Gentry with KLNB. The .68-acre family-owned property, at 4401 Carrico Drive, is next to George Mason Regional Library. The owner is asking $1.5 million, while Fairfax County tax records … Continued
Apartments proposed for Landmark area
The City of Alexandria is considering a rezoning proposal to facilitate the development of an apartment building at 6101 and 6125 Stevenson Avenue in the Landmark area. The new development would replace an aging office building and a surface parking lot. The application was submitted by the property owner, SP Stevenson LLC, and its sole … Continued
Korean boutique to open in Annandale
The New World Department Store is expected to open Monday, April 15, in the Eastgate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive. The shop (Sinsegye Department on the sign) will specialize in new fashions from Korea, says Youna Lee, the co-owner with her sister, Seah Kim. It’s located in the space formerly occupied by K’s Hair … Continued
Help the Bailey’s XRoads Rotary Club replenish the ACCA food pantry
The Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads invites grocery shoppers to pick up a few extra items for the food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action. The Rotary Club is joining the Mason Police District’s Stuff the Cruiser event this Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the Giant at 7137 Columbia Pike … Continued
Residents concerned about Dominion’s substation project
About 100 residents of the Bren Mar Park area came to an “open house” with Dominion Energy representatives April 9 to learn about the utility company’s plans for a new substation and transmission line to serve a data center planned for the Plaza 500 site. None of the dozen or so maps of the project … Continued
Fairfax County sues owners of burned buildings on Columbia Pike
Fairfax County has filed suit against the owners of the buildings on Columbia Pike in Annandale that had been destroyed by a fire more than a year ago. Meanwhile, the property owner has lined up a demolition contractor, but the work can’t proceed until the gas company confirms the buildings are safe to demolish, according … Continued
Veterans invited to join American Legion Post 1976 in Annandale
Want to be a part of a volunteer organization that serves the community and meet new people at fun events? If you or someone in your family is a veteran, you’re invited to join American Legion Post 1976, at 4209 Daniels Ave. in the heart of Annandale. The post offers a full calendar of fun … Continued
Experts offer gardening tips
Master Gardeners are presenting free vegetable gardening tips this Saturday morning at eight community gardens across Fairfax County. The gardening experts will be at Pine Ridge Park, 3401 Woodburn Road in Annandale, and Hogge Park, 3139 Glen Carlyn Road, Bailey’s Crossroads. Both sessions are 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on April 13. Master Gardeners will distribute soil … Continued