Bill Lecos and Nancy Joyner are Mason District’s Lord and Lady Fairfax
The 2021 Lords and Ladies Fairfax with the Board of Supervisors. [Fairfax County Government] Bill Lecos and Nancy Joyner have been honored as the 2021 Lord and Lady Fairfax for Mason District. The two were selected by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross. Every year, since 1984, each member of the Board of Supervisors selects two residents … Continued
New athletic training facility opens in Pinecrest Plaza
D1 Training, an athletic coaching and fitness facility for people of all abilities, is now open at 6550 Little River Turnpike in Pinecrest Plaza. There will be a grand opening on Monday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting, a DJ, snacks, pro athlete appearances, and raffles.
Staffing shortages blamed for yard waste pickup delays
Yard waste piled up for weeks on Glen Forest Drive, as well as all over Mason District. [Kevin Phillips] Bags of yard waste are piling up all over the Annandale/Mason District area as Fairfax County grapples with a severe staff shortage. Kevin Phillips, a resident of Glen Forest Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads, reported on Sept. … Continued
Gold’s Gym opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Gold’s Gym is now open at 5718 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. There will be a grand opening on Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting, food, membership deals, free classes, and prizes for members, including those who sign up on that day.
McAuliffe, Youngkin clash on COVID, abortion, taxes
Candidates for Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe (left) and Glenn Youngkin at a debate Sept. 28. Candidates for governor Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin clashed on COVID, the economy, abortion, and much more at a debate Sept. 28 hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate, took on the role of an … Continued
Annandale house fire caused by fire pit ashes
Ashes should be storedin a metal bucket. [Zeny] A fire Sept. 28 in the 4000 block of Ossian Hall Lane in the Wakefield Chapel area of Annandale was caused by improperly discarded fire pit ashes, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. The fire started at about 3:30 p.m. in the garage of a … Continued
Construction underway on KPot restaurant in Seven Corners
The future home of KPot. Construction is finally underway on the KPot restaurant at 6249 Seven Corners Center. It’s located in the building that formerly housed Fortune restaurant. KPot is expected to open this winter. That’s a year and a half after anticipated, but then lots of projects were delayed due to the pandemic. KPot … Continued
COVID vaccine booster now available
A pop-up COVID vaccination clinic was held at Annandale High School in August. Beginning today, the Fairfax County Health Department is providing booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet new CDC guidelines.
Sales to open this fall on townhomes at Graham Park Plaza
An illustration of the forthcoming townhouse development on Route 50. [EYA] The EYA development company plans to open sales this fall on the Townhomes of Graham Park. The new houses will be built on a portion of the Graham Park Plaza shopping center on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District. The new … Continued
FCPS will not use Justice Park for parking
Community members gather on the spot in Justice Park where the parking lot was proposed for a presentation Sept. 18 on the Black families displaced when the park was created. In a huge victory for community members, Fairfax County Public Schools has backed away from creating a parking lot in Justice Park to accommodate the … Continued
Annandale HS and Parklawn Elementary School welcome newly arrived Afghan refugees
Annandale High School Assistant Principal Sarah Eqab, English for Speakers of Other Languages Department Chair Meredith Hedrick, and AHS students from Afghanistan with backpacks and school supplies they’re donating to newly arrived Afghan refugee students. The following article is a lightly edited version of a piece written by the news department at Fairfax County Public … Continued
Virtual learning to be available for quarantined students
Students at Columbia Elementary School in Annandale eat lunch outside. Tents have been set up at many schools for instruction and meals in an effort to limit physical contact indoors. [FCPS] Fairfax County Public Schools plans to provide virtual learning to students who are paused, quarantined, or isolated due to COVID-19. The new system, called … Continued
Man arrested for sexual assault at Seven Corners hotel
Patrick Michael Chaloupka, 38, of Woodbridge, has been charged with sexual assault for an incident that occurred Aug. 26 in a hotel in the 6100 block of Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners, the Fairfax County Police Department reported Sept. 22. The victim said she met a man through an online app and arranged to meet … Continued
Carnival opens tomorrow at Landmark
The Super Himalaya ride [Dreamland Amusements] The carnival is coming back to the Landmark Mall site, Sept. 23-Oct. 3. Admission and parking are free. Tickets are $1.50 each, 20 for $30, and 50 for $60. A $35 wristband allowing unlimited rides is available for Monday-Thursday only.
Construction underway on Hidden Oaks expansion project
Construction is underway on an expansion and renovation project at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale. The $1.2 million project includes 2,000 square feet for new offices and a new multipurpose room, accessible restrooms, an additional exhibition area, and improved stroller parking.