Rt. 50 townhomes selling quickly
The property is still a pile of dirt but 55 units have already been sold in the Townhomes at Graham Park development on Arlington Boulevard. The townhouses that have sold won’t be ready for occupancy until June 2023, says Tara Rosenberg, new homes advisor with EYA, which is developing the homes on land formerly occupied … Continued
Landmark area complex doubles in value
The sale of an apartment complex near the redevelopment of the former Landmark Mall indicates that home prices and rents will likely rise in that area. Continental Realty Corp. (CRC) has completed the sale of 101 North Ripley Apartments for over $50 million. The complex has 189 units in four buildings at 101 N. Ripley … Continued
Broyhill Crest celebrates 70th anniversary
The Broyhill Crest neighborhood is 70 years old this year. Residents and former residents are invited to an anniversary celebration July 4, 12-4 p.m., at the Broyhill Crest Recreation Club. The Broyhill Crest Community Association is planning live entertainment, children’s activities, a showcase of local businesses, a raffle, and giveaways. Anyone who would like to … Continued
Lincolnia fire caused by unattended stove
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department – with help from Alexandria and Arlington fire units – put out a fire June 10 at a townhouse in the 4500 block of Southland Avenue in Lincolnia. Fire investigators determined the fire started in the kitchen shortly before 1 p.m. No occupants were home at the time … Continued
Culmore residents: Route 7 is unsafe
Residents of the Culmore community in Bailey’s Crossroads take their life into their hands when they try to cross or walk along Leesburg Pike (Route 7). The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) and CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, have been pushing state and local transportation officials to make improvements on Route 7 to improve safety … Continued
Poe students learn bike safety
Now that school’s out for the summer, some local kids will be safer riding bikes around their neighborhoods. All sixth-graders at Poe Middle School in Annandale learned how to ride a bicycle for the first time, or if they are more advanced riders, learned about bike safety, as part of their physical education class. Poe … Continued
Annandale Terrace will get a new principal
Annandale Terrace parents will soon have an opportunity to participate in the selection process for a new principal. The current principal, Lisa Pilson, will start a new job July 1 as director of early childhood curriculum and grants management with Fairfax County Public Schools. In the coming days, FCPS Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga … Continued
Fire damages Annandale home
UPDATED 6/14/22: A single-family home at 3901 Terrace Drive in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood of Annandale suffered major damage in a fire this morning. The occupants all made it outside safely and were able to rescue a few important items. There were no pets in the home. Fire investigators determined the fire was accidental and … Continued
Tobacco Max opens in Annandale
Annandale has a new vape shop. Tobacco Max opened June 10 at 7035 Columbia Pike in Annandale next to the Juke Box Diner. The shop offers vape juice, vaporizers, Delta-8, CBD, Kratom, hookahs, bongs, incense, rolling papers, lighters, cigars, and other smoking and vaping supplies. The owner and manager, Muad Alhaggar, also manages Tobacco Max … Continued
Annandale land sold at auction
The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust was unsuccessful in its attempt to acquire undeveloped land near Accotink Creek that was up for auction. The NVCT had bid on the seven tax-delinquent properties off Spicewood Court in an effort to prevent them from getting into the hands of developers. The properties are in a floodplain, and one … Continued
Recent crimes: Robbery, assault, shooting
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area in the past week. Three men approached a juvenile in the 7500 block of Jaguar Trail at about 9:45 p.m. on June 3 and assaulted and robbed him. This does not appear to be a random act. The victim was taken … Continued
Covid didn’t stop these Eagle Scouts
The Covid pandemic has been hard for everyone, and that includes members of Scout troops. Nevertheless, three members of Troop 1525, all graduating seniors, were recognized for attaining Eagle Scout status at a Court of Honor ceremony June 7. “We are calling them Covid Eagles because they all performed their service projects and earned their … Continued
New pickleball courts to open next week
The new pickleball courts at Wakefield Park in Annandale are expected to open on June 18. The Fairfax County Park Authority’s project to renovate the Wakefield tennis complex includes the reconstruction of tennis courts #9 and #10, new practice tennis courts, and removal of two platform tennis courts, as well as two new pickleball courts. … Continued
Annandale Subway vandalized
A rowdy group of youths vandalized the Subway on Heritage Drive in Annandale at about 10:15 a.m. this morning. About five or six youths had spent a long time in the shop without ordering anything, owner Emil Ranakusuma reports. When the manager asked them nicely to leave to make room for paying customers, they went … Continued
After 58 years, Appliance Fix-It is closing
After 58 years, Appliance Fix-It in Bailey’s Crossroads is closing its doors for good, as of 4 p.m. on June 10. The store, at 5800 Seminary Road, specializes in repairing lawnmowers, lamps, vacuums, window screens, generators, and household appliances. Appliance Fix-It lost its lease, a store manager says. The landlord is quadrupling the rent and … Continued