Summer concert schedule finalized
The Fairfax County Park Authority has finalized the schedule of summer concerts. The Spotlight by Starlight series includes free concerts twice a week – Friday and Sunday evenings – at Mason District Park. That’s a reduced schedule from previous years, when concerts were held three times a week. The following shows start at 7:30 p.m. … Continued
Tony Sabio launches a campaign challenging Rep. Don Beyer
Anthony “Tony” Sabio, a Republican originally from Puerto Rico, launched a campaign to challenge Rep. Don Beyer for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. “I’m running for Congress because it’s time to restore common sense, courage, and accountability to Washington,” Sabio announced March 27. “The people of Northern Virginia are tired of partisan soundbites and political games. … Continued
A food hall opens at the Eden Center
By Shane Gomez An Asian food hall and forthcoming nightlife venue is now open at the Eden Center, with a sleek futuristic interior and a variety of mom-and-pop eateries. The Pop-Up District features Thai street food at Eatsy, Vietnamese food at Sun-C, on-the-go Korean barbeque at Honey Pig Cup Bop, coffee and matcha at Doppo, … Continued
Mural, safety improvements planned for Annandale street
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved an $80,000 grant to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety on Tom Davis Drive in Annandale. Tom Davis Drive is a county-managed street that connects John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike. The Regional Roadway Safety Program grant will develop designs for traffic-calming measures, such as protected bike lanes, … Continued
No more pedal boats at Lake Accotink
Lake Accotink Park was busy on a beautiful Memorial Day, with people kayaking, hiking, fishing, feeding the geese, playing mini-golf, and enjoying the playground. No one was pedal boating, however, because the pedal boats are no longer available. That’s because the water is too shallow – less than two feet in some areas – and … Continued
Asian arts and culture celebrated in Annandale
The Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale is becoming the place to be this summer, with events scheduled every month. The most recent event, hosted by Fairfax County’s Community Revitalization Section, was an Asian Heritage Festival on May 24 with live cultural performances, food vendors, martial arts demonstrations, and crafts. The county’s next event, Movie … Continued
Annandale teen offers activist training to her peers
Dia Figueroa, a 14-year-old from Annandale, is launching a free youth-led activist training program for teens. The pilot program, which Dia is calling Love Letter Starters, “aims to give young people the tools and knowledge to engage in community organizing and advocacy,” she says. The teens will meet semi-monthly at Thomas Jefferson Library, where Dia … Continued
Police investigate stabbing in Bailey’s Crossroads
A man is in custody following a domestic-related stabbing in the 3400 block of Spring Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department tweeted at about 2 p.m. on May 25. An adult female was taken to the hospital with injuries first reported as life-threatening, then later downgraded to non-life-threatening. The suspect and victim … Continued
Funeral details announced for Gerry Connolly
There will be a public visitation for Congressman Gerry Connolly tomorrow, May 26, at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, 5-8 p.m., the Connolly family announced. The funeral service will be Tuesday, May 27, 11 a.m., at Heritage Fellowship Church, 2501 Fox Mill Road, Reston. Supplemental parking and a shuttle bus will … Continued
Lieutenant governor candidates express views on a Tysons casino
Some of the six candidates running in the Democratic Primary for lieutenant governor are outright opposed to a casino in Tysons, while others say the issue should be presented in a referendum to voters. The Virginia Senate passed a bill this session to allow a casino in Fairfax County under certain conditions, but the bill … Continued
Planning Commission agrees to consider plan amendment nominations
The Fairfax County Planning Commission took a preliminary vote on May 22 to recommend that a mixed-use development opposed by residents at Willow Run in Annandale not go forward. Numerous community residents spoke out at a Planning Commission workshop on the Site-Specific Plan Amendments (SSPAs) proposed for Mason District against a 186-unit multifamily building at … Continued
Elementary school will end early on eight Wednesdays next year
Fairfax County Public Schools will continue the early release schedule for elementary schools next year but will switch from Mondays to Wednesdays. During the current year, FCPS launched a pilot program in which elementary students were dismissed three hours early on select Mondays. The goal was to give teachers extra time to plan lessons, participate … Continued
Lt. gov. candidate Ghazala Hashmi vows to fight Trump policies
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi says she is running for lieutenant governor to protect public education and reproductive freedom and to push back against the bigotry promoted by the Trump administration. Hashmi is one of six candidates on the Democratic Primary ballot. The Primary is June 17. Early voting is already underway, and voting at satellite … Continued
American Legion Post hosts a pre-Memorial Day celebration
American Legion Post 1976 invites the community to Thunderbash 2025 on Sunday, May 25. The event, noon-9 p.m., at 4206 Daniels Ave., Annandale, features the band Cold North and the Grant’s Family Kitchen food truck. The $20 charge for admission includes a door prize and beer ticket. In related news, the post has a large … Continued
Connolly is remembered as a champion for federal workers
Rep. Gerry Connolly, who represented Fairfax County residents for 30 years, died at his home on May 21. He was 75. He announced in March that his esophageal cancer, first diagnosed in November, had returned. Connolly’s career in public service began in 1995 when he was elected to represent the Providence District on the Fairfax … Continued