Bailey’s Mutual Aid distributes food to Culmore families
Early in the pandemic, when teachers in the Bailey’s Crossroads area realized local residents were having a hard time feeding their families, they began chipping in to help. They formed Bailey’s Mutual Aid, which has seen since grown to become an all-volunteer grassroots network that gives out groceries to about 160 families a week. The … Continued
Crime report: Dec. 6-11, 2022
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 11 Larceny/shoplifting – 3000 block of Annandale Road, Falls Church, 12 a.m. Dec. 10 Drunk in public – 6000 Block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, 12 a.m. Dec. 9 Drug possession – 7600 block of … Continued
Petition seeks traffic light where teen was killed crossing Columbia Pike
Following the horrific crash on Columbia Pike Nov. 16 that killed Justice High School student Lesly Diaz Bonilla, local residents are stepping up their advocacy for safer streets. The Project-Based Initiative for Bailey’s Crossroads and Culmore is publicizing a petition on behalf of the Barcroft View Apartments and the greater Culmore community urging the … Continued
Braddock Road needs traffic calming
A driver crashed into this sign on Braddock Road. [Photos: Richard Zambito] A sign put up on Braddock Road in Parklawn urging drivers to watch out for pedestrians last week was knocked down by a vehicle that jumped the curb just four days later. That symbolizes the dangerous conditions on Braddock Road and the failure … Continued
Annandale producer’s Pay It Forward grants help struggling musicians
Annandale-based music producer Dave Mallen turned a major setback into something good. After his studio equipment was stolen, he decided to step up his support for the local music scene by awarding “Pay It Forward” grants to struggling musicians. Mallen runs Innovation Station Music from his home near Little River Turnpike, where he helps performing … 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
Naborforce matches seniors with helpers
Naborforce, a company that matches seniors who need a hand with errands or household chores with someone who can help, just became available in Annandale last week. The program is similar to the village concept underway in some communities, such as Lake Barcroft, which recruits volunteers to help their older neighbors – except Naborforce is … Continued
Andres Jimenez announces run for Mason District supervisor
Andres Jimenez, an at-large member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission and climate lobbyist, announced plans on Dec. 7 to run for Mason District supervisor. Penny Gross, who has represented Mason District on the Board of Supervisors for 27 years, announced on Dec. 6 she will retire at the end of 2023. Two other candidates … Continued
Supervisors approve McDonald’s upgrade
The Board of Supervisors approved a major upgrade of the McDonald’s on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District on Dec. 6. The restaurant, built in 1958, is the second oldest McDonald’s in Virginia, the company’s representative, Evan Prichard, told the board. The biggest change is the addition of a double-lane drive-through, … Continued
Supervisors approve speed cameras
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 6 approved the creation of a speed camera pilot program. The measure adds an amendment to the County Code to allow the Fairfax County Police Department to operate photo monitoring devices in or around school crossing zones and highway work zones. There will be a graduated fine … Continued
Two throw hats in the ring to succeed Gross as Mason Supervisor
Two local businessmen, Steve Lee and Reid Voss, told Annandale Today they plan to run for supervisor of Mason District, now that Penny Gross announced she will not seek re-election. At the Dec. 6 Board of Supervisors meeting, Gross said she will retire at the end of 2023. Gross was first elected to the board … Continued
Supervisor Gross will not seek re-election
Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross will not run for re-election in 2023, she announced at the Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 6. Gross, the longest-serving member of the board was first elected in 1995 and has been vice chair since 2009. Gross didn’t give a specific reason for retiring, only indicating that it was time … Continued
Help ‘Gary Claus’ bring holiday gifts to kids
Mason District residents are invited to help “Gary Claus” (Det. Gary Moore) bring holiday joy to local children. For the past few years, Moore has donned full Santa gear to deliver toys and pajamas to kids in some of the area’s neediest communities. This year, Gary Claus will be at the Culmore Community Center, Wadsworth … Continued
Driver charged with felony hit-and-run
The driver of a vehicle who struck and killed a pedestrian on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads on Oct. 27 was charged with felony hit and run, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Yaraliz Rivera Rosado of Alexandria was driving a 2017 Infiniti QX60 westbound on Leesburg Pike by Carlin Springs Road when she struck … Continued
There’s nothing like a hotpot on a cold day
Cold weather means it’s time to cozy up with some hot soup. 9292 Shabu, a hotpot restaurant that just opened at 7131-A Little River Turnpike in Annandale, offers cook-your-own soup with a large selection of all-you-can-eat ingredients. Diners can get creative and mix and match broth varieties, protein, noodles, and vegetables to come up with … Continued