Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Jimenez forms environmental group

Fairfax County Supervisor Andres Jimenez is forming an environmental work group to find creative ways to make Mason District more environmentally friendly. The Greener Mason Advisory Committee “will help us find hyper-local, creative ways to meet the climate goals set by Fairfax County,” Jimenez said. “As a former executive for climate and environmental nonprofits, furthering … Continued

Board raises fees for illegal signs and speeding

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a motion on April 16 to raise the administrative for removing illegal signs from $10 to $50 per sign. These fees would be in addition to the $100 civil penalty per sign. In 2013, the board approved an agreement with the state commissioner of highways to act as … 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 17 April 16 April 15 April 14 April 13 April 12 April 11

NOVA hosts a pottery sale

Just in time for Mothers’ Day, the Clay Club at Northern Virginia Community College is hosting a pottery sale with bargain prices on Wednesday, April 24. The sale will be held outside on the first-floor patio of the CA Building on the Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. If it’s raining, the … Continued

Farmers markets to open in early May

The farmers markets run by the Fairfax County Park Authority in the Annandale/Mason District area will open for the season in early May. The Wakefield Farmers Market at Wakefield Park will start selling produce, baked goods, and other items on May 1 and will be open every Wednesday. 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 30, 2024. These … Continued

Peterson family donates $20 million to Inova

The Peterson family has donated $20 million to Inova, the hospital system announced April 16. This donation will provide funding for two critical needs: $15 million will support Inova’s Life with Cancer program, and $5 million will go toward the expansion of the emergency room at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Over the past 30 years, Peterson … Continued

Falls Church High School student suffers non-fatal overdose

A Falls Church High School student has suffered a non-fatal overdose, Fairfax County Superintendent Michelle Reid announced on April 15. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 28 requires superintendents to notify the community of all school-connected overdoses. The student’s identity and other details were withheld to protect the individual’s privacy. “We do want to be … Continued

Annandale restaurant gets a makeover

Da-In Café & Karaoke in Annandale is being transformed into a Mexican restaurant. Manager Seong Kim hopes to reopen in May. “After 14 years it’s time for a change,” he said. The new place will have a full bar, waitstaff, pool tables, and arcade games – but no karaoke. Kim is considering serving burgers and … Continued