We’re taking a break
Annandale Today is temporarily on pause. We’ll be back with more local news on Oct. 17.
Early voting underway
Early voting for the Nov. 7 General Election is now underway at three locations. Early voting is available on weekdays at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax (8:30-4 p.m.), the Mount Vernon Government Center in Alexandria (1-7 p.m.), and the North County Government Center in Reston (1-7 p.m.). All three locations are open on … Continued
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
There was a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on the northbound I-495 service road heading toward Route 50 at about 9:15 p.m. on Sept. 24, the Virginia State Police reports. The pedestrian, Douglas C. Haskett II, 55, of Ashburn, was struck by a Chevrolet Traverse. Haskett died at the scene. During the course of the crash … Continued
Free admission at rec centers on Sept. 27
All Fairfax County Rec Centers will be open to the public for free on Wednesday, Sept. 27. That includes the Audrey Moore Rec Center at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale and the Providence Rec Center, 7525 Marc Drive in Falls Church. The public can enjoy free admission all day. Rec centers are open 5 a.m.-9 … Continued
Ravensworth Road to close at night, 9/25-26
Ravensworth Road between Braddock Road and Little River Turnpike in Annandale will be closed to through traffic, weather permitting, from 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, VDOT announced. During that period Fairfax Water is carrying out a water main replacement project. Those needing to reach properties along Ravensworth … Continued
New resource center will help people representing themselves in court
A new Self-Help Resource Center at the law library in the Fairfax County courthouse will provide assistance to people who represent themselves in court. The center will be open to the public and will offer resources to anyone interacting with the judicial system as litigants, prospective litigants, witnesses, or who simply have business with the … 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: Sept. 23 Sept. 22 Sept. 21 Sept. 20 Sept. 19 Sept. 18 Sept. 17 Sept. 16 Sept. 15 Sept. 14
Alexandria leaders view maintenance problems at Southern Towers
During a tour of Southern Towers, tenants showed City of Alexandria officials why they’ve been complaining about the landlord, the CIM Group. Tenants invited the officials into their apartments to show them broken appliances, mold, and holes in walls. They spoke about rent increases; infestations of mice, bedbugs, and roaches; leaky pipes; broken elevators; new … Continued
Gallows Road study looks at improving safety
The Gallows Road Multimodal Study is exploring ways to make the seven-mile corridor safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users, while reducing traffic congestion. Community engagement Staff from the Fairfax County Transportation Department presented an update on the study at a virtual meeting on Sept. 19. They are hosting an in-person meeting today, Sept. 20, … Continued
Terrence Modglin runs for Mason Supervisor
Andres Jimenez, the Democratic candidate running for Mason District supervisor, has an opponent for the Nov. 7 election. It’s not a Republican, though, it’s Terrence Modglin, running as an independent. At a recent meeting hosted by the Lafayette Village Community Association, Modglin described himself as “fiscally conservative and socially responsible.” Modglin was an Army officer … Continued
School board to consider renaming Woodson HS for Carter Woodson
The Fairfax County School Board approved a “forum request” on Sept. 14 to begin the process of renaming W.T. Woodson High School. When the school opened in 1962, it was named for Wilbert Tucker (W.T.) Woodson, who served as Fairfax County Superintendent from 1929 to 1961. Community members have advocated for changing the school’s name … Continued
Planning Commission endorses zoning special exception for vacant buildings
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Sept. 14 recommended approval of a zoning special exception to allow additional uses for a property containing two vacant office buildings in the Springfield area of Mason District. The 16.5-acre site at 6800 Versar Center is located between the beltway and the Virginia Railway Express and adjacent to the … Continued
School news roundup
A Mayan partnership – Braddock Elementary School’s Mayan partners adorned the newly renovated school with two new murals. Braddock has had a partnership for the past eight years with Task-Tarea, an organization of people from Guatemala who moved to the United States and wanted to continue to support Mayan village schools back home. They raise … Continued
Foxfire Grill is closing
Foxfire Grill, a neighborhood restaurant on Little River Turnpike in Pinecrest Plaza, is closing. The last day will be Oct. 31. The lease was up and Edens, the owner of the shopping center, doubled the rent, reports Foxfire Manager Jeff Ammons. While the lease renewal negotiations were going on, Eden informed Foxfire owner Terri Fox … Continued
Jersey Mike’s Subs to open Sept. 20
Jersey Mike’s Subs is holding a grand opening and fundraiser at its Annandale location, at 7042 Little River Turnpike, on Wednesday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 24. Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort before the opening can make a minimum $2 contribution to the Annandale Boys & Girls Club in exchange … Continued