Board of Supervisors expands tax relief program
The Fairfax County Government Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed Dec. 4 to expand eligibility for the county’s real estate tax relief program for qualified seniors and people with disabilities. The measure was approved unanimously. The BoS increased the maximum gross income to qualify for tax relief from $72,000 to $90,000. They also … Continued
Mason District to gain two new areas
The two orange areas with cross hatching will be transferred from Providence to Mason. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a redistricting plan Dec. 7 that transfers one precinct and part of another from the Providence District to Mason District. Mason District will gain the Fort Buffalo precinct in Seven Corners and a portion … Continued
Santa Paws photo event at Chico’s this weekend
After skipping a year due to Covid, Santa Paws will be back this weekend at Chico’s Natural Pet Market Bring your pet to Chico’s Dec. 11 and 12, 1-5 p.m., for a professional photo with Santa. Chico’s is located at 6349 A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza.
Cruise specialist opens in Barcroft Plaza
Mary Ann Mitchell at Expedia Cruises. Expedia Cruises, a travel franchise that helps plan cruises and other vacations, opened Dec. 6 at 6345 Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza. Cruises are complicated and expensive, so a travel agency can help people find the option that best suits their needs for the best value, says Mary Ann … Continued
Unattended candle causes house fire
Fire damages a living room in a home just west of Annandale. [FCFRD] A house fire in the 4000 block Doveville Lane in the Wakefield area was caused by an unattended candle, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Hundreds of children make holiday crafts at ON-Annandale event
Kids decorate ceramic bowls with decoupage paper and glitter. More than 300 children and families made gifts for their families and friends Dec. 4 at the Fairmont Gardens apartments hosted by the Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale program. The event was organized by FACETS, a nonprofit that serves families and individuals affected by poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
VDOT seeks input on charging tolls on Seminary Road/395 ramp
The Virginia Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual meeting this evening on the conversion of the Interstate 395 Express Lanes/Seminary Road ramp from a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) ramp to a High-Occupancy Toll ramp. The meeting is Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Webex. To participate in listen-only mode, call 866-692-4530; access code … Continued
Annandale property owner accused failing to address sexual misconduct at the Hult Prize
Ahmad Ashkar at the Hult Prize Finals and Awards Dinner in 2016. A former resident of Annandale, Ahmad Ashkar, who owns three homes here was fired in September as CEO of the Hult Prize following allegations of sexual misconduct at the prestigious organization based in Hertfordshire, England. Ashkar owns two houses on Brookcrest Place … Continued
Annandale apartment complex gets a makeover
Fairmont Gardens, the apartment complex on Wadsworth Court in Annandale, is getting a makeover. The work is being carried out by the Donaldson Group, which took over management of Fairmont Gardens this spring.
Retro game retailer Super Bit opens in Annandale
Super Bit, a shop specializing in retro video games, game systems, and related toys, opened Dec. 1 at 7887 Heritage Drive, Annandale. The biggest-sellers are Nintendo 64 games. Super Bit also carries PlayStation, Cube, and Dreamcast games; video game magazines; VHS tapes, stuffed animals, and related items. The shop also buys games from customers and … Continued
Ground broken for Townhomes at Graham Park
From the left: Deidre Johnson, vice president, Federal Realty; Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay; Mason Supervisor Penny Gross; Mason Planning Commissioner Julie Strandlie; Zoning Evaluation Branch Chief William O’Donnell; and EYA Executive Vice President Evan Goldman. [EYA] Fairfax County leaders joined developers at a groundbreaking ceremony this week for the Townhomes at Graham Park in … Continued
Recent crimes: assault, robbery, and auto theft
A 33-year-old man was charged with being drunk in public and three counts of assault on a law enforcement officer on Nov. 24, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Officers were called to Leesburg Pike and Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 3:30 p.m. to deal with an intoxicated man walking into the … Continued
Growing up in a log cabin – in Annandale
The log cabin, before it was expanded and enclosed. [Brenda Gemmell] When Brenda Libeau Gemmell grew up in Annandale in the 1950s, the area was still quite rural. Her house was a log cabin at the end of Libeau Lane off Gallows Road. Libeau Lane is still a country lane, although it’s now in the … Continued
Toy donations will help children in need enjoy the holidays
Your generosity can help ensure underserved children and youths aren’t neglected during the holidays. Here are a few ways to help: The Mason Police District is hosting a Toy and Pajama Drive for Children in Need.
Tobacco shop to open in Annandale
Annandale is getting another tobacco shop. Tobacco Max is “coming soon,” says a sign on a storefront on Columbia Pike next to the Juke Box Diner. That space was formerly occupied by Annandale Florist. The flower shop moved a few feet down the road to a standalone building at 7025 Columbia Pike in August 2020.