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
School board candidates outline their priorities at a Republican event
Kristin Ball, a candidate running to represent Mason District on the school board, wants Fairfax County Public Schools “to get back to the basics.” FCPS’ top priority should be academic excellence, with a focus on “reading, writing, and arithmetic,” Ball says, with the goal of bringing up test scores. Ball outlined her priorities at a … Continued
RAMP fitness studio will lead warmups at the Taste of Annandale 5K
Pablo Amaya, the owner of the RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness fitness studio in Annandale and an assistant DC United coach, has established numerous programs to support local youths and serve the community. He can now add one more activity to that list: RAMP (release, activate, mobilize, perform) is a Silver Sponsor of the Taste … Continued
The lychee is the star at the Linjee restaurant
Linjee means lychee in Thai, so it’s no surprise that the fruit is featured prominently on the menu at the new Linjee Thai restaurant in the Plaza at Landmark in Lincolnia. A diner can have a full linjee-based meal, starting with a linjee martini and linjee sweet chili wings, moving on to linjee curry or … 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 5 April 4 April 3 April 2 April 1 March 31 March 30
Lake Barcroft house fire started in the engine of a Jeep in the carport
A house fire in Lake Barcroft on March 31 was caused by an electrical event in the engine compartment of a 2007 Jeep Wrangler in the carport, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department states. The fire caused extensive damage to the one-story home in the 6300 block of Cavalier Corridor. One firefighter sustained a … Continued
Stream project slated for Annandale Community Park
A $3.3 million project is expected to start in mid-May to restore a stream and replace the sanitary sewer line in Annandale Community Park. A contractor for the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services will restore 1,685 linear feet of Coon Branch and unnamed tributaries. The project will include the demolition and … Continued
Steve Lee is running for supervisor ‘for a better Mason’
Steve Lee, a business owner and community leader, filed the paperwork April 5 to become a candidate for Mason District supervisor in the Democratic Primary. His campaign slogan, “For A Better Mason,” reflects his dedication to bring real change and a new vision to Mason District. If elected, Lee would be the first Asian-American supervisor … Continued