Kyle McDaniel joins the race for school board
Kyle McDaniel on March 1 announced he is seeking the Democratic endorsement for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board. “Over the last four years, our public schools have faced unprecedented challenges. I am running because every child deserves a high-quality education, regardless of ZIP code, in a safe and welcoming environment,” McDaniel … Continued
Upgrade planned for Mason Police Station
Fairfax County is preparing to carry out a $15-20 million renovation and expansion of the Mason District Police Station. The project includes an 8,000-square-foot addition and reconfiguration of the interior space, according to a presentation by Kamal Mohey of the Capital Facilities office and Rod Williams, an architect at Dewberry at the Feb. 28 meeting … Continued
Legal notice
The following is a paid legal notice submitted by Bremer Law & Associates of Providence R.I. To Jarvin Alexander Garcia Gallardo:A complaint has been presented to the Providence Family Court of the State of Rhode Island by the Petitioner, Farida Yasminia Gramajo De Leon, seeking sole custody and special findings regarding the minor child Leonel … Continued
Taste of Annandale deadline extended
The application deadline for sponsors and vendors at the Taste of Annandale has been extended to March 15. The family-friendly community festival, scheduled for April 29, is likely to draw at least 6,000 people. Participating in the Taste of Annandale offers a great opportunity to highlight your business or organization, attract new customers, and show … Continued
Volunteers clean up Americana Drive
Eight-six volunteers took some time out on Presidents’ Day to clean up Americana Drive in Annandale, filling up 247 trash bags. In addition to an enormous amount of construction debris and litter here’s what else they collected: 21 tires, four shopping carts, three barbecue grills, eight doors, two car doors, one toilet, and one giant … Continued
Dominion substation to be expanded
Dominion Energy is planning to upgrade and expand the Westcott Substation, located along the Holmes Run Stream Valley Trail between the Valley Brook and Broyhill Crest neighborhoods. Max Payeur and Andrew Tull of Dominion described the project at a meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee on Feb. 28. The substation was built in … Continued
Moon is running for the school board
Fairfax County school board candidate Ilryong Moon says he can bring the voice of experience to the board, which is important because only five of the current members are running for re-election. Moon was on the school board for 20 years. After a four-year break, he is running for an at-large spot in the November … Continued
The Taste of Annandale beer garden will feature the Caboose Brewing Co.
The beer garden at this year’s Taste of Annandale will feature the Caboose Brewing Co. The Taste of Annandale, a free community festival, is on April 29 along Tom Davis Drive. Caboose will bring a portable tap system with four to six different kinds of beers, says general manager Samantha Schutte. The company operates … Continued
Park Authority drops plans for a resident curator at the White Gardens
The Fairfax County Park Authority dropped plans to install a resident curator in the house at the John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens, park officials announced at a virtual public meeting on Feb. 27. Instead, the house will be torn down, and the horticultural treasures and meadow will be restored and maintained as a … Continued
Walkinshaw launches re-election campaign
At his re-election campaign launch Feb. 26, Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw acknowledged the challenge of saving Lake Accotink and said, “I still want to find a way to move forward.” “When I was elected [in 2019], I thought we had a plan to save Lake Accotink at a cost of $30 million,” Walkinshaw told a … Continued
Speech pathologist opens an office in Annandale
Speech-language pathologist Louise Chamberlin and her husband Omer Al Khanchi celebrated the opening of their new office Feb. 25 in Annandale. The practice, called Get Talking, is at 7535 Little River Turnpike, Suite 101B. Chamberlin offers speech therapy to clients of all ages. She specializes in assistive technology and augmentative-alternative communication for non-verbal children. … Continued
Model homes open at Graham Park Plaza
The model homes at the Townhomes at Graham Park officially opened on Feb. 25. The community, developed by EYA, will have 172 homes. It is expected to be completed in fall 2024, although 72 homes have already been sold and three are occupied. The community is located on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area … Continued
Rest in peace, Bob Kahane
Annandale Today and the Taste of Annandale planning committee mourn the loss of our friend Robert “Bob” Kahane. Bob died on Feb. 18 after a lengthy battle with health issues. He was one of the founding members of the Annandale-Mason Roundtable and, as the former chair of the Taste of Annandale Planning Committee, ensured the … Continued
Seniors Helping Seniors will help older people live independently
Older people who want to continue to live independently in their homes have a new option for making that happen. Kurt Gray, the former director of driver education for the AAA Club Alliance, is launching a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise in mid-March serving Annandale, Springfield, and other areas in Fairfax County. The program recruits active … Continued
Police Department to install new, more effective license plate readers
The Fairfax County Police Department is upgrading its technology for reading license plates, which it says will be helpful in catching criminals and stolen vehicles. The FCPD began using license plate readers in 2008. It’s now replacing its antiquated equipment with the Flock Safety license plate reader (LPR) system, which has been successful during a … Continued