Filipino restaurant opens in Annandale
Filipino chef Paolo Dungca is bringing the cuisine of his home country to Annandale. Sari Filipino Kusina opened last weekend at 6920-J Braddock Road in the Bradlick Shopping Center. The new restaurant is in the spot formerly occupied by Supreme Barbeque. Dungca is partnering with the owners of Supreme, Jeremy and his father Juan Canlas, … Continued
Clerk of the court candidate Chris Falcon wants to make the office more accessible
Chris Falcon, the Annandale resident running for the position of clerk of the Fairfax County Circuit Court, wants to make that office more transparent and more accessible to the public. Falcon will be on the ballot for the Democratic Primary on June 20. So far, no one else has announced plans to run for the … Continued
Prepare for winter weather
We could be in for the first winter weather of the season, as the National Weather Service is predicting freezing rain in Northern Virginia between 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Dec. 15. The wintry precipitation is expected to become more intense Thursday morning. Warmer air should arrive in the afternoon changing the precipitation to … Continued
Fairfax Water proposes rate increases
Members of the public will have a chance to tell Fairfax Water what they think of the proposed rate increases at a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 15. The hearing will be held at Fairfax Water’s office at 8570 Executive Park Ave. in Merrifield. It starts at 6:30 p.m. If you want to speak at … Continued
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car
The 70-year-old pedestrian struck by a car on Nov. 15 on Braddock Road, just west of Annandale, succumbed to her injuries on Dec. 4, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Ly Tran of Springfield was crossing Braddock Road from south to north within the crosswalk at Kings Park Drive on Nov. 15 when she was … Continued
Chico’s hosts holiday party with pets
The holidays are all about celebrating with family – and that includes our beloved pets. Chico’s Natural Pet Market is hosting a Holiday Fur All Party Dec. 18, 2:30-8 p.m., at 6464-C Lincolnia Road in Barcroft Plaza for animal lovers and their pets. That’s Chico’s temporary space until the new store opens a couple of … Continued
Bailey’s Mutual Aid distributes food to Culmore families
Early in the pandemic, when teachers in the Bailey’s Crossroads area realized local residents were having a hard time feeding their families, they began chipping in to help. They formed Bailey’s Mutual Aid, which has seen since grown to become an all-volunteer grassroots network that gives out groceries to about 160 families a week. The … Continued
Crime report: Dec. 6-11, 2022
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 11 Larceny/shoplifting – 3000 block of Annandale Road, Falls Church, 12 a.m. Dec. 10 Drunk in public – 6000 Block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, 12 a.m. Dec. 9 Drug possession – 7600 block of … Continued
Petition seeks traffic light where teen was killed crossing Columbia Pike
Following the horrific crash on Columbia Pike Nov. 16 that killed Justice High School student Lesly Diaz Bonilla, local residents are stepping up their advocacy for safer streets. The Project-Based Initiative for Bailey’s Crossroads and Culmore is publicizing a petition on behalf of the Barcroft View Apartments and the greater Culmore community urging the … Continued
Braddock Road needs traffic calming
A driver crashed into this sign on Braddock Road. [Photos: Richard Zambito] A sign put up on Braddock Road in Parklawn urging drivers to watch out for pedestrians last week was knocked down by a vehicle that jumped the curb just four days later. That symbolizes the dangerous conditions on Braddock Road and the failure … Continued
Annandale producer’s Pay It Forward grants help struggling musicians
Annandale-based music producer Dave Mallen turned a major setback into something good. After his studio equipment was stolen, he decided to step up his support for the local music scene by awarding “Pay It Forward” grants to struggling musicians. Mallen runs Innovation Station Music from his home near Little River Turnpike, where he helps performing … Continued
O’My ChiQ & Bar opens in Annandale
O’My ChiQ & Bar is welcoming customers for dinner following a soft opening a few days ago. The restaurant, in the former Dice Burger spot on Columbia Pike in Annandale, specializes in Korean rotisserie chicken and ribs cooked on a wood fire. It’s open 5-10 p.m. for the time being, but the hours will be … Continued
Naborforce matches seniors with helpers
Naborforce, a company that matches seniors who need a hand with errands or household chores with someone who can help, just became available in Annandale last week. The program is similar to the village concept underway in some communities, such as Lake Barcroft, which recruits volunteers to help their older neighbors – except Naborforce is … Continued
Andres Jimenez announces run for Mason District supervisor
Andres Jimenez, an at-large member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission and climate lobbyist, announced plans on Dec. 7 to run for Mason District supervisor. Penny Gross, who has represented Mason District on the Board of Supervisors for 27 years, announced on Dec. 6 she will retire at the end of 2023. Two other candidates … Continued
Supervisors approve McDonald’s upgrade
The Board of Supervisors approved a major upgrade of the McDonald’s on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District on Dec. 6. The restaurant, built in 1958, is the second oldest McDonald’s in Virginia, the company’s representative, Evan Prichard, told the board. The biggest change is the addition of a double-lane drive-through, … Continued