Hogge Park playground to get swings
The playground at the Boyd A. and Charlotte M. Hogge Park in Bailey’s Crossroads will be closed Sept. 5-29 for the installation of swings, the Park Authority announced. This project requires expanding the playground surface and the removal and replacement of the fence installed as part of a $2 million renovation of Hogge Park completed … Continued
Mr Wash offers free car washes to educators
School employees can start off the school year with a clean vehicle, thanks to a special offer from Mr Wash. “Mr Wash Car Wash is celebrating Back To School month with Free Express Signature+ Extra Shine Car Washes for all teachers, school staff, and administrators through Aug. 31,” the company announced on Instagram. That includes … Continued
KORUS Festival to feature a raffle for a brand-new Hyundai Elantra
One lucky winner at the KORUS Festival will come away with a brand-new Hyundai Elantra courtesy of Safford Brown Hyundai. The raffle is a key feature of the festival on Oct. 13-15 at the K Market parking lot, 4239 John Marr Drive in Annandale. The event highlights Korean-American culture and features, K-Pop, a talent contest, dance, international … Continued
Explore a park: Deerlick Park
This article is part of our Explore a Park series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The most recent piece in the series was on Crossroads Interim Park. Deerlick Park is a 19-acre wooded oasis in the Springfield area of Mason District. It’s bordered by Braddock Road, the Edsall Park community, Immanuel Bible Church, and the … Continued
Annandale Civic Space to open in October
Construction is well underway on the Annandale Civic Space, the new park on Columbia Pike between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department. The Fairfax County Community Revitalization Section is planning a grand opening celebration for Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with a ribbon cutting, remarks by county officials, activities, and … 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: Aug. 23 Aug. 22 Aug. 21 Aug. 20 Aug. 19 Aug. 18 Aug. 17
Annandale church for sale
A prime church property in Annandale is on the market for $13.5 million. The congregation at Iglesia la Biblia, a bilingual Charismatic Pentecostal church at 5001 Backlick Road, has outgrown the space, so they want to relocate, says Josh Velez, the son of pastor Roger Velez and a real estate agent with Samson Properties. The … Continued
Deer hunting season starts Sept. 9
Deer hunting season in Fairfax County parks starts Saturday, Sept. 9, and runs through Feb. 17, 2024. The deer management program enlists qualified bowhunters to cull deer in 19 clusters throughout Fairfax County. Parks in the Annandale/Mason District area where deer hunting is allowed include the following. In the Accotink Stream Valley cluster: In … Continued
Man with parrots wanted for robbery
Detectives with the Mason Police District are seeking the community’s help in identifying a strong-armed robbery suspect with three parrots. The suspect is wanted for robbing the McDonald’s at 6165 Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners at around 8 a.m. on Aug. 22. The victim, an adult man, said the suspect displayed a knife and robbed him … Continued
Lower-income seniors can get cash for farmers markets
Lower-income seniors in Fairfax County can now apply for $50 worth of checks that can be used at farmers markets. The Senior Farmers Market Program enables older adults to access fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at eligible farmers markets. That includes the Annandale Farmers Market at Mason District Park, the Wakefield Farmers Market at Wakefield Park in … Continued
Annandale kids club is getting a $20,000 grant from Cox for an Innovation Lab
The Annandale Boys and Girls Club on Heritage Drive is getting a Cox Innovation Lab, with high-speed internet, where kids in the afterschool program can learn about robotics, explore 3D printing, and develop new computer skills. The lab is funded with a $20,000 grant from Cox Communications. Related story: Boy Scouts teach outdoor skills to … Continued
Two people found dead in Fairmont Gardens
Fairfax County Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman inside an apartment at Fairmont Gardens in the 4100 block of Wadsworth Court in Annandale. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, the FCPD tweeted at 4 p.m. today. An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow. Meanwhile, the police department says there … Continued
Artists selected for the Covid memorial
ArtsFairfax and the Fairfax County Arts Committee have selected the artists to design the county’s Covid memorial. The structure – to be created by the team of Miriam Gusevich and Salvatore Pirrone – will serve as a permanent memorial to the victims of Covid-19 and will recognize the heroic efforts of healthcare providers, first responders, … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club sells raffle tickets for a 1966 Mustang
One lucky raffle ticket holder will win a classic 1966 convertible Ford Mustang. The raffle is sponsored by the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club to support its charitable work. Raffle tickets are $25 apiece or five for $100. Purchase tickets here. You can also access a printable order form here. The drawing will be held on Oct. … Continued
Lake Accotink Task Force outlines the issues for further study
The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink at its most recent meeting finalized the questions to be addressed by the consultant, WSP/LimnoTech. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors charged the task force with recommending whether the lake should be transformed into a managed wetland or a managed wetland with a smaller body of … Continued