Supervisor candidate Jimenez: missing in action on the Planning Commission
Mason District supervisor candidate Andres Jimenez is a member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission, yet he attended far fewer meetings than any other commissioner and rarely speaks when he does show up. That’s the conclusion of a report by Mason District residents George Waters, Larry Golfer, and Carole Bausell. They conducted a comprehensive analysis … Continued
Local beauty queen is competing, again, in the Mrs. Globe pageant
In January 2021, we published an article about Annandale High School alum Rachel Laguna’s plans to compete in the Mrs. Globe competition in China. Things didn’t work out as anticipated, however. Laguna, who had been named Mrs. Venezuela, had to drop out due to health issues, and she is now in the running for the … Continued
Police Department launches community survey tool to measure public perceptions
The Fairfax County Police Department has launched a new program to gauge community perceptions about policing. FCPD contracted with Zencity’s Blockwise program to place ads on social media and local news websites with a link to a brief survey about people’s perceptions of the police department, whether they feel their community is safe, and whether … Continued
Metro offers discounts to low-income riders
Metro is offering reduced fares to low-income customers, beginning June 20. The new Metro Lift initiative offers 50 percent discounts to residents of D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). An estimated 471,000 people receive SNAP benefits across the region. Metro’s Board of Directors approved Metro Lift in … Continued
International market coming to Culmore
A new international grocery store, called Ummah Market, is coming to the former Walgreens building at 6053 Leesburg Pike in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. The store is expected to open in two or three months, says Pianda Mashel, manager of the Ummah Market in Glen Allen, Va., outside Richmond. The store will sell … Continued
FCPS to address overcrowding at Glasgow
Glasgow Middle School Principal Victor Powell is planning to implement several strategies to address overcrowded hallways and unsafe bathrooms at the school by fall 2023. Meanwhile, the Fairfax County school board and Superintendent Michelle Reid are exploring long-term solutions. At a community meeting at Glasgow on June 1, several parents said their students are afraid … Continued
Block Party draws a crowd to Annandale
A Block Party food festival/night market drew people from all over the D.C. region to the EastGate Shopping Center parking lot on June 3. The Block Party was sponsored by The Block Foodhall and hypefoodies, a concept created by Cham Keat (CK) and Diana Nguyen. They interview small or unusual food purveyors throughout the area … Continued
Wendy’s offers free food on June 17
The Wendy’s at 7520 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is celebrating the completion of a modernization project on Saturday, June 17. A sign in front of the restaurant says the first 100 people in line at 10:30 a.m. on that day will win free food for a year.
New county program aids pregnant teens
The Fairfax County Department of Health launched a program in May called Stable Families, Thriving Futures to improve the health, educational, and socioeconomic outcomes for pregnant teens and mothers. Stable Families will provide support to small groups of future mothers and fathers age 14-25. The program is aimed at helping them achieve their educational … 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: May 31 May 30 May 29 May 28 Related story: Sunday was a busy day for the police in Annandale May 27 May 26 May 25
Working group recommends police reforms
A Fairfax County police reform working group calls for more transparency, oversight, and integration with mental health professionals, among other recommendations. Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk, chair of the Board of Supervisors’ Safety and Security Committee, convened the Police Reform Matrix Working Group in February to review a compendium of more than 300 police reform … Continued
Man shot at Annandale nightclub
A man was shot at the Diamond Lounge, a nightclub in Annandale, at 2 a.m. this morning, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. He was transported to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. The Diamond Lounge, at 7203 Little River Turnpike, has been the scene of several violent incidents. In 2020, a man was … Continued
Orange Line Metro stations to close June 3-25 for track replacement
Metrorail stations on the Orange Line between Vienna and Ballston will be closed June 3-25 while workers replace the original 40-year-old steel rails. The Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, and East Falls Church stations will be closed. Metro will provide free shuttle bus service during the station closures. According to Metro, “Replacing the track … Continued
Sunday was a busy day for the police in Annandale
If you happened to be in central Annandale on Sunday, you might have seen several police incidents. The husband of an Annandale Today reader had just left the Annandale Giant on May 28 when he saw five or six police cars roaring down Columbia Pike past a heavily damaged police cruiser across from the BonChon … Continued
Java Loco is coming to Graham Park Plaza
Two new businesses are coming to Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard – a coffee shop and a health clinic. Java Loco, a local chain that offers coffee, bubble tea, smoothies, sandwiches, and baked goods, is expected to open in mid-June. It will be located in the part of the shopping center closest to the … Continued