At Lake Accotink, mud is a hazard
If Lake Accotink is not dredged and begins to fill in with sediment, some people have speculated that it will become an unhealthy, bug-infested swamp. Vanessa Robertson warns of another danger – quicksand. When Robertson, a military veteran who has undergone survival training, learned about Fairfax County’s plan to not dredge Lake Accotink, “I immediately … Continued
Police respond to gun rumors at Glasgow
Rumors about a student bringing a gun to Glasgow Middle School led to a heavy police presence at the school on April 13. Principal Victor Powell sent a message to Glasgow families April 12 stating, “Earlier this week, there was a fight between several students outside of our main office. One of our assistant principals … 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: April 12 April 11 April 10 April 9 April 8 April 7 April 6
Aqua-Tots opens in Barcroft Plaza
Just in time for the opening of swimming pools next month, there’s a new place offering swimming lessons: Aqua-Tots swim school opened April 10 at Barcroft Plaza. Aqua-Tots provides group, semi-private, and private lessons for children ages four months to 12 years old. Parents can sign up their kids for swimming lessons one, two, or … Continued
Lots of children’s activities planned for the Taste of Annandale
The Taste of Annandale will feature a full schedule of performances and activities for children hosted by the ACCA Child Development Center. The Taste of Annandale is a free family-friendly community festival on April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tom Davis Drive. The Child Development Center is at 7200 Columbia Pike, across the street from … Continued
Kids will ride free on Connector buses
Children age 12 and younger can now ride for free on Fairfax Connector buses when accompanied by a paying adult. The Board of Supervisors approved the new bus policy on April 11. The free fares take effect May 1. Current policy allows free bus rides for up to two children, ages 4 and younger, per … Continued
Working group announced on Justice parking
The Fairfax County School Board, FCPS staff, and Mason Supervisor Penny Gross invite Justice High School families, staff, students, and community members to serve on a new Justice High School Pyramid Community Working Group, Mason school board member Ricardy Anderson announced April 11. The working group will be charged with exploring parking and transportation needs … Continued
FCPS proposes dress code changes
Fairfax County Public Schools is set to make some changes to the rules on dress codes, harassment, and other issues. Those changes would be incorporated into the Student Rights and Responsibilities document, which Assistant Superintendent for Special Services Michelle Boyd describes as a “guide to good citizenship.” The SR&R also ensures students have the right … Continued
Bike lanes, road paving program announced
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation and VDOT are proposing to add buffered or standard bike lanes on John Marr Drive between Backlick Road and Columbia Pike in Annandale. That would be done where space allows by narrowing travel lanes or converting underutilized travel lanes where feasible. That project and two others in the Braddock District will … Continued
Pro-Youngkin candidate wants to represent Annandale in the VA Senate
Mark Vafiades says he’s running for the Virginia Senate because he wants to promote Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s agenda. Vafiades is running for Senate District 35 in the November election. The 35th district includes most of Annandale and large parts of Springfield and Fairfax. The incumbent, Sen. Dave Marsden, was first elected in 2009. Heidi … Continued
This intersection is a hot spot for crashes
There’s no question that the intersection of John Marr Drive and Backlick Road in Annandale is a dangerous one. Vincent Moten, who has been keeping track, has seen six crashes at that intersection since the start of 2023. There was a horrific crash on April 8, he says. A silver RAV4 went through a red … Continued
Registration now open for the Taste of Annandale pet contest
Can your pet work the runway and wow the audience? Is your pet’s personality so amazing that we’ll fall in love? Enter your pet in the Taste of Annandale Best-Dressed Pet Contest, and show off their star power. Online registration is now open for the pet contest, sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft … Continued
Happy Easter!
The Easter Bunny is making the rounds today in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale. The annual event is organized by real estate agent Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. Meet Viv at the Taste of Annandale; she has signed on as a Silver Sponsor.
Former school board member Ryan McElveen is running again
Former Fairfax County school board member Ryan McElveen is again running for an at-large seat on the board. McElveen was an at-large member of the board from 2012 to 2019. He is now seeking an endorsement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. His campaign platform calls for “bringing the joy back to education.” he announced … Continued
Video shows a youth breaking into cars
A surveillance video shows a young man breaking into six or seven cars in broad daylight in the parking lot at the ACCA Child Development Center at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale a couple of weeks ago. Watch it on YouTube here. The man took purses, cash, and a jacket, among other things, said CDC … Continued