Proposed zoning amendment would set rules for outdoor dining
Fairfax County is proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to codify the regulations for outdoor dining. The amendment would make permanent and add more details to the provision on outdoor dining in the emergency ordinance approved during the Covid pandemic. Two virtual community meetings have been scheduled on the proposed amendment, on Aug. 9 … Continued
Patient First to open in October
Patient First, the primary and acute care medical on the corner of John Marr Drive and Little River Turnpike in Annandale, is nearing completion. It will tentatively open to the public on Oct. 11, says Director of Medical Support Ileene Sanchez. Patient First provides urgent care on a walk-in basis for non-critical emergencies like fractures, … Continued
Fairfax County is planning a ‘green bank’
Fairfax County is moving toward the establishment of a “green bank,” an entity that would facilitate the financing of clean energy projects. The green bank will boost the market for clean energy by providing the community with financial and technical assistance for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric vehicle projects A bill passed by … Continued
Annandale man in MS-13 sentenced to life in prison for murder and racketeering
Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia, 29, of Annandale, was sentenced Aug. 4 to life in federal prison for racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence in connection to his participation in the MS-13 gang, the U.S. Department of Justice reported. The sentence was announced Aug. 4 by Judge Paula Xinis of … Continued
Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn in Seven Corners prepares staff for opening day
As Robin Rinearson, the owner of Jake’s Ice Cream prepares to open Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn, one of her key tasks is training the employees, most of whom have cognitive, physical, or other disabilities. The popcorn shop could have a soft opening in the Seven Corners Shopping Center as early as the middle of next week … Continued
Boy Scouts teach outdoor skills to Annandale Boys & Girls Club campers
Kids participating in the Annandale Boys and Girls Club’s summer program learned some outdoor skills from Boy Scout Troop 150 at Ossian Hall Park on Aug. 2. The scouts taught the kids how to tie knots, build a fire, set up a tent, and lash branches together to make a structure. The scouts then helped … Continued
FCPD targets vehicle theft in August
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Summer Crime Prevention Initiative is continuing in August with a focus on vehicle-related thefts. The initiative targeted shoplifting in June and driving while intoxicated in July. “The Summer Crime Prevention team will intensify its efforts to prevent theft from vehicles and vehicle parts by implementing strategic and focused enforcement measures,” … Continued
Annandale Shopping Center celebrates National Night Out
Fairfax County police officers and firefighters made the rounds last night at National Night Out events at recreation clubs, parks, community centers, and residential cul de sacs. Related story: Dance studio is moving to Annandale National Night Out brings first responders to neighborhoods to build relationships, forge connections, and share information about crime prevention and … Continued
Ravensworth water main to be replaced
Fairfax Water plans to replace the water main under Ravensworth Road in Annandale, beginning in mid-August. The project will roughly extend from St. Michael’s Lane to Brook Hills Drive. During construction, Fairfax Water will maintain traffic flow and ensure affected residents have access to their driveways. There might be temporary lane closures and parking restrictions. … Continued
Childcare center approved for Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia
The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception last week for a childcare facility with up to 36 children in Lincolnia. The Kingdom of Children Bilingual Preschool would be located in a former single-family house built in 1948 at 6481 Little River Turnpike next to Cherokee Avenue. The building, currently vacant, had housed a … 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: July 29 July 28 July 27 July 26 July 25 July 24
VDOT to reduce tree loss on Braddock Road
The Virginia Department of Transportation has reduced the amount of tree loss in the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project, agency officials announced at a recent community meeting. The project would create 10-foot-wide shared-use paths along both sides Braddock Road, as well as intersection improvements at Ravensworth Road, Wakefield Chapel Road/Danbury Forest Drive, Rolling Road, and … Continued
VDOT to redo King Arthur Road Bridge
The Virginia Department of Transportation is preparing to rehabilitate the bridge on King Arthur Road over Accotink Creek and the Cross County Trail. The bridge is in the Camelot neighborhood in Annandale. VDOT will replace the entire bridge deck slab, all supporting steel beams and bearings, pier caps, and the tops of columns. The existing sidewalk … Continued
Starbucks closed for renovations
The Starbucks on Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza is temporarily closed, as of today, for a major interior renovation. The store is scheduled to reopen on Sept. 3.
Tony Moly is closing
Tony Moly, the cosmetics store next to the 7-Eleven on Hummer Road in Annandale, is closing. Signs on the storefront say it’s only open on weekends and “everything must go.” Tony Moly opened in 2014. The shop specializes in skincare products and makeup from Korea.