Mural in the works in Annandale
Spiderman and baseball legend Jackie Robinson are making an appearance in a mural being painted on the side of the Annandale Shopping Center. Collector’s World, a tenant in the shopping center at 7006 Columbia Pike, commissioned the mural. When finished, itl will feature Spiderman scaling wall facing Gallows Road, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers … Continued
HOAs can apply for funds to install EV charging stations
Fairfax County is launching a pilot program to help homeowner and condominium associations install electric vehicle charging stations. HOAs that are accepted into the Charge Up Fairfax program will receive a site visit and assessment from an engineering firm, paid for by the county. If the HOA decides to proceed with the project, it would … Continued
Crime is up in 2023 compared to 2020
There have been more violent crimes in Fairfax County during the first half of 2023 than during the same period in 2022, according to a survey by the Major Cities Chiefs Association. During Jan. 1 to June 30, 2023, there were 71 rapes in Fairfax County, compared to 57 in the first six months of … Continued
Firefighters’ Fill the Boot campaign raises funds for muscular dystrophy research
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s Fill the Boot campaign raised $187,300 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Firefighters stood at intersections from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 collecting donations from motorists and pedestrians. People can continue to donate to the campaign online through the end of the year. The Annandale Fire Station (#8) on … Continued
The Police Department invites youths to become Public Safety Cadets
Teens interested in law enforcement careers are invited to apply for the Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Safety Cadets program. Students and family members can learn more at a “First Nighter” informational meeting hosted by Unit 505 at Annandale High School (4700 Medford Drive) on Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. The program is open … Continued
Gallows Road study underway
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is hosting two upcoming public meetings on the Gallows Road Multimodal Study. The first meeting will be virtual. It is scheduled for next Tuesday, Sept. 19. at 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Teams here. The second meeting will be at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, on … Continued
Explore a park: Wakefield 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 Deerlick Park. Wakefield Park has a wide range of athletic facilities and a network of trails along Accotink Creek. The 292-acre park at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale stretches from Lake … Continued
Students invited to join the Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to apply for the Youth Conservation Leadership Institute, a program of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The institute focuses on volunteer service, environmental stewardship, and leadership. It runs from October to June. Participating students will develop and implement a project of their choosing with assistance … Continued
Construction of new playground at Lake Accotink park to start this week
Work is set to begin as early as today on the new playground at Lake Accotink Park, weather permitting. The playground, with equipment for children of all ages and abilities, will be installed on the same spot where the old playground was removed in May. It will have a tower play structure with a winding … Continued
Southern Towers tenants charge landlord with exploitive practices
Despite numerous complaints, criticism by members of Congress, and negative press, tenants say CIM Group is continuing to allow poor conditions at Southern Towers. African Communities Together (ACT), Tenants and Workers United, tenants, community partners, and faith leaders staged a protest Aug. 29 on the third anniversary of CIM Group’s purchase of the five-building apartment … Continued
Unfolded strollers allowed on Connector buses
It’s just gotten a lot easier to take small children on Fairfax Connector buses. A new policy that took effect Sept. 1 allows adults to bring a stroller on board without having to fold it and hold the child in their lap. Strollers are now permitted in the ADA-accessible seating area of the bus but … Continued
Police investigating robberies in Annandale
There were two back-to-back strong-arm robberies in the vicinity of 7401 Eastmoreland Road at the Parliaments apartments in Annandale just after 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 1. A group of youths attacked two victims, robbing them of personal items and cash then fled in the direction of Fairmont Gardens on Wadsworth Court. The police helicopter and … Continued
Pinecrest School welcomes a new leader
Pinecrest School, an independent private school in Annandale, welcomes Darren Holgate as the new head of school. Holgate succeeds Nicole McDermott who retired after leading Pinecrest School for 18 years. The school. located at 7209 Quiet Cove, serves students from preschool through grade 6. “I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from my previous … 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. 29 Aug. 28 Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 Aug. 24
Thai Sushi Eats is closing
The Thai Sushi Eats restaurant, at 7203 Columbia Pike in Annandale, is shutting down. The last day will be Saturday, Sept. 2. An email to customers says: “After much consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to close our business. Thank you for all your support throughout the many years. It has been … Continued