Covid tests available at library
A limited supply of free Covid-19 rapid antigen test kits will be available Wednesday, Jan. 12, at four Fairfax County libraries, including George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. The library opens at 8 a.m. Only 300 tests will be available at each branch. The last time the libraries offered Covid test kits, they were snapped … Continued
Man spied on teen in laundromat restroom
Fairfax County Police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a “person of interest” who might have filmed a minor in a restroom at Surf “N” Suds at 5715 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. A teenage girl was using the women’s restroom around 7:50 p.m. on Dec 12, when she noticed a phone with … Continued
Libraries to close on Sundays and Mondays
All Fairfax County libraries will be closed on Sundays and Mondays starting this Sunday, Jan. 16, and running through April 1. That includes George Mason Regional Library in Annandale, Thomas Jefferson Library in Falls Church, and Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads. The schedule change is being done because of the surge in Covid cases, … Continued
Spice Circle opens in Barcroft Plaza
Spice Circle, a fast-casual restaurant in Barcroft Plaza on Columbia Pike, had a soft opening on Jan. 10. Billed as a “modern American grill,” Spice Circle offers BBQ grilled chicken flatbread, Atlantic salmon, baked free-range chicken, butter chicken masala, and other entrees, as well as tacos, sandwiches, truffle fries, and salads. Everything is made with … Continued
Public surveyed on superintendent search
Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking community input in the search for a new superintendent. The current superintendent, Scott Brabrand, announced in July, that he will leave FCPS when his contract expires at the end of the 2021-22 school year. GR Recruiting, the firm hired by the school board to conduct a nationwide search for … Continued
New quarantine guidance for students
Fairfax County Public Schools has issued new Covid guidance on quarantine and isolation. The new rules take effect Monday, Jan. 10. FCPS has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that reduces isolation and quarantine to five days. FCPS also adopted the CDC’s recommendation for a five-day period of isolation for staff. FCPS … Continued
Welcome to Annandale Today
Annandale Today replaces and improves upon the Annandale Blog, which was founded in 2009. We’re still covering local news in Bailey’s Crossroads, Seven Corners, and the rest of Mason District, as well as Annandale. Annandale Today is independent and free. There are no paywalls or subscriptions. It’s more mobile and tablet friendly and it loads … Continued
Police identify serial killer victims
Fairfax County police have identified the second victim of the “shopping cart killer” found near the Moon Inn on Richmond Highway as Stephanie Harrison, age 48, of Redding, Calif. DNA tests also confirmed that the other victim is Cheyenne Brown, age 29, of Washington, D.C. Both victims were found Dec. 15 in a container in … Continued
Seven Corners salon replaced by vape shop
The future occupant of the Touch of Class space. A Tobacco, Vape & More shop is moving into 6315B Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners, the space formerly occupied by the Touch of Class Salon & Spa. It’s been a tough couple of years for salon owner Kimmie Orita – and not just because of the … Continued
Public comment sought on Braddock Road
Braddock Road at Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale. The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to a virtual meeting Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. on the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project. VDOT will present alternative concepts and seek feedback on proposals for three intersections: Rolling Road, Wakefield Chapel Road/Danbury Forest Drive, and Burke … Continued
New traffic signals on Columbia Pike
The new signals are covered up. Two traffic signals on Columbia Pike are being upgraded. One is at John Marr Drive/Chatelain Road in central Annandale. The other is at Lacy Boulevard/Maple Court in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Virginia Department of Transportation is expected to complete both signals in late winter 2022, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross reports.
Duck Chang’s faces an uncertain future
Duck Chang’s told to “fully renovate” or move out. Peter Chang, the owner of Duck Chang’s Restaurant, an Annandale mainstay for the past 46 years, is facing a difficult decision. The new owner of the property is planning to upgrade the small retail strip and has told Chang the restaurant has to either renovate its interior … Continued
Former Annandale priest charged with sexual abuse
Former priest Terry Specht [Complicit Clergy] A former Annandale priest, Terry Specht, has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor. An indictment handed down by a grand jury on Dec. 20 charges Specht with indecent liberties and aggravated sexual battery.
Annandale/Mason residents affected by redistricting
The Virginia Supreme Court [Roanoke Times] Under a redistricting plan approved by the Virginia Supreme Court, some residents of the Annandale/Mason area will be shifted to a different congressional, Virginia House of Delegates, and/or Virginia Senate district. Here are some of the key changes: Several communities currently in the 11th U.S. Congressional District (represented by … Continued
Rice yogurt/mochi shop opens in Annandale
Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt and Mochinut Annandale, two separate franchise shops, are now open in the same space at 4367 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Yomie’s specializes in freshly made yogurt drinks. The mostpopular varieties are purple rice, mango, oat, and “haw,” made from hawthorn berries, says Lin Zheng, the manager of both operations.