Falls Church HS student launches a glass recycling business
For those who see the benefit of recycling but find it cumbersome to bring their glass bottles and jars to a county bin, Falls Church High School student Sam Ross has a solution. Ross launched a business, called Glass Goat, that does it for you. The company gives customers a blue bin to fill up … Continued
Winning lottery ticket purchased at Annandale Giant
Isaac Dompreh, a statistician from the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, won $205,000 from a lottery ticket he bought at the Giant on 7137 Columbia Pike in Annandale, the Virginia Lottery announced. Dompreh said he hopes to use his winnings to pay off his student loans. He used Easy Pick to randomly select five numbers … Continued
Preschool expansion proposed
The owner of a home-based childcare center in Annandale is seeking a zoning special exception to convert the property to a preschool. Reena Abu-Taleb described the proposal at the Mason District Land Use Committee meeting on May 28. The Annandale Children’s Academy, at 5116 Columbia Road, currently serves 10 children, ages 4-5, in an addition … Continued
Restaurant/carryout business coming to Annandale
The vacant building at 7109 Columbia Pike in Annandale has been leased to a restaurant/carryout business, according to a building permit filed with Fairfax County. That building has been vacant since Tobacco Luxe closed at the end of 2023.
Justice HS community urged to take a survey on parking
A working group formed to consider parking solutions for Justice High School urges community members to take a survey on their preferences. Access the survey here. The survey can be completed by both parents and guardians of Justice students and community members who live near Justice but have no connection with Fairfax County Public Schools. … Continued
Annandale antique store will become a coffee shop
A coffee shop is in the works for the ground floor of an office building at 7601 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The owner, Fady Jouda, hopes to open the café, called Petra, in two or three months. He plans to focus on coffee and pastries. Meanwhile, Jouda is using the space for Petra Design, … Continued
Annandale event celebrates Asian Heritage
Annandale celebrated Asian Pacific Heritage Month on Saturday with dance performances, crafts, and lawn games. The event, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia Pike, was hosted by the Fairfax County Community Revitalization (OCR) office. The county’s showmobile featured a Chinese yo-yo performance, a Polynesian dance by Lydia “Lili u” Ortiz of D.C. … Continued
A table setting symbolizes the meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is about more than a splash in the pool and a cookout. A table setting at an Annandale trail reminds us of the holiday’s true meaning – the remembrance of those who died in service to their country. A sign explains the table setting: “A small table set for one, symbolizing isolation of … Continued
BoS considers renaming the Bailey’s Community Center for Minnie Peyton
The Board of Supervisors passed a motion on renaming the Bailey’s Community Center for Minnie Peyton, a former leader of the Black neighborhood of Springdale. Peyton (1889-1985) had donated the land for a school in Bailey’s Crossroads before Virginia’s schools were integrated. Related story: A local Black community honors its history The Lillian Carey Elementary … Continued
Conversion of pickleball courts put on hold
Fairfax County Park Authority Executive Director Jai Cole agreed to put the pickleball conversion at Kendale Woods Park in Annandale on hold, pending a community meeting on the project. Earlier this month, the Park Authority announced plans to revert the courts to tennis-only, citing complaints about noise. The pickleball players fought back, arguing that an … Continued
The St. James launches an academic program for elite student athletes
Families with elite student-athletes struggling to find time for practices, training, and school now have a solution. The St. James, the sports complex on Industrial Road in the Springfield area of Mason District, will offer an academic program, beginning next fall, integrated with students’ athletic schedules. The facility has formed a partnership with the TPH … Continued
Asian festival this Saturday in Annandale
The community is invited to celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale on Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. That park is located at 7200 Columbia Pike between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department. The following performances are scheduled for the county’s showmobile: … Continued
Supervisors consider a meals tax
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion May 21 calling for county staff to consider a proposal for a tax on restaurant meals of 1 to 6 percent. The measure passed on a 9-1 vote. Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield), the only Republican on the board, voted against it. Supervisor Dalia Palchik (Providence) presented a joint … Continued
Taco Zocalo opens at Barcroft Plaza
Taco Zocalo, a small casual restaurant in Barcroft Plaza, officially opens today, although they had a “practice day” yesterday. Chef Basir, the owner and chef, had planned to open in February. He blames Fairfax County’s backlog in inspections and permitting for the delay. The menu features chimichangas, tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, and salads. Diners select … Continued
Rumba opens in Annandale
Rumba Bar & Grill, now open in central Annandale, offers a place to hang with a Latin American flavor. It’s located at 7220 Columbia Pike in the space formerly occupied by Da-In Karaoke & Bar. Rumba offers a full bar, four pool tables, a projection screen and 11 TV monitors airing soccer games, Latin music, … Continued