Planning Commission endorses rezoning of Heritage Mission Center so it can expand services to the community
Volunteers prepare food packages at the Heritage Mission Center. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on June 16 unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning application to permit the development of a community resource center at the Heritage Mission Center on Heritage Drive in Annandale. No one spoke at the public hearing, and there was very little … Continued
Master gardeners grow food at Green Spring for the needy
The Master Gardeners at Green Spring Gardens. The Green Spring Gardens Extension Master Gardeners are hoping to donate 2,000 pounds of produce they are growing in the Edible Garden at Green Spring Gardens. Last summer, in the middle of the COVID pandemic, the Master Gardeners donated 1,000 pounds to food pantries operated by the Annandale … Continued
This week’s crime report: assault and robbery
Someone broke into this shop in Annandale. The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Annandale/Mason District in the past week: There was a robbery attempt in the 3400 block of Charles Street in Bailey’s Crossroads at 11:30 a.m. on June 16. A man approached the victim with a knife and demanded … Continued
Antisemitic flyers target Fairfax County school board members
Antisemitic and homophobic flyers have been distributed in Fairfax County aimed at members of the Fairfax County School Board. The flyers say they are from the Ku Klux Klan. In response, school board member Stella Pekarsky (Sully), said, “hate group attacks like these are meant to terrorize entire communities. When we are confronted with such … Continued
Taco Bamba coming to Lincolnia
Food photos are from the Taco Bamba website. A small storefront in Lincolnia is going from innovative high-end imperial Chinese fare to innovative Latin American street food. Taco Bamba, a small regional chain, is opening this fall at 6259 Little River Turnpike. That space was formerly occupied by Chef Guo, which offered exquisitely designed, prix … Continued
School news roundup
Students in the Environmental Club at Woodson High School (above) raise vegetables for local food pantries. Belvedere Elementary School has a similar program. These school news items and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools. Back to school – The vast majority of students plan to return to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year, … Continued
Work underway on future Chik-fil-A in Annandale
Demolition is finally underway on the property set to house the future Chik-fil-A restaurant at 7120 Little River Turnpike in Annandale.
Vendors open at new Annandale food court
An umagi “dragon” from Suny Sushi. More vendors have opened in the food court at the K Market supermarket on John Marr Drive in Annandale. Suny Sushi offers a large selection of sushi and Japanese entrees and appetizers, from donburi to bento, temaki to tempura. Proprietor Sonny Lee formerly operated the Yuraki restaurant in Germantown, … Continued
Public urged to stop feeding birds
A sick bluejay found in the D.C. area. [Belinda Burwell] Wildlife officials don’t yet know why so many birds are sick and dying, but they urge residents to stop feeding birds until there are answers. Wildlife managers in Virginia; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; and West Virginia began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye … Continued
Granddaddy’s Skillet hosts comedy show
Granddaddy’s Skillet, the soul food restaurant at 5644 Little River Turnpike in Pinecrest Plaza, is offering live entertainment Friday, June 18, at 9 p.m. The Christian comedy show features Quincy, headliner Sean Sarvis, and host Miss Clareese. The show is $25, which includes a small plate, dessert, and beverage. Purchase tickets at the door.
Education leader from Houston named Justice HS principal
Tiffany Narcisse has been named the new principal of Justice High School, effective July 1, School board chair Ricardy Anderson (Mason) announced June 14. Narcisse has been principal of Fondren Middle School in the Houston Independent School District since July 2018. “She is an experienced administrator with a proven record of improving student … Continued
Community invited to learn about new needle exchange program in Seven Corners
The Comprehensive Harm Reduction Program would be operated by the NovaSalud clinic in this medical building in Seven Corners. The public is invited to a community meeting next week to learn more about the Comprehensive Harm Reduction Program coming to Seven Corners. This program, hosted by the Fairfax County Health Department, will provide needle exchange … Continued
Annandale Civic Space would be a step toward revitalization
An arts event at the popup park in 2019. The county’s plan to create a permanent park, known as the Annandale Civic Space, at 7200 Columbia Pike, is moving forward. A community meeting on the plan will be held June 29 at 7 p.m. Join the meeting here.
Fairfax County Police proposes ending pursuits for traffic violations, other nonviolent crimes
This pickup crashed after a police chase in Herndon in 2017. Eight people were hospitalized. [FCPD] Several people said ending police pursuits for traffic incidents would encourage more speeding and red-light running at the Fairfax County Police Department’s community meeting on a proposed policy to curb pursuits. Those kinds of pursuits lead to accidents that … Continued
Police arrest Annandale man with loaded gun
Fairfax County police located a man illegally parked in the 4700 block of Commons Drive at 7:30 p.m. on June 7 and discovered he had a loaded firearm. Carlos Moreno Jr., 22, of Annandale, was charged with possession of a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and served with outstanding warrants … Continued