Nancy Hall honored for her commitment to the community
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has named Annandale resident Nancy Hall the 2024 Community Champion for Mason District. Community Champions, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, honors residents for their commitment to promoting volunteerism within their community while addressing specific needs. Each member of the Board of Supervisors selects a Community Champion. Nancy Hall serves in a … Continued
The Future for Annandale: An open letter to Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez
By Dan McKinnon It was 54 years ago when my family arrived in Annandale, thanks to the U.S. Navy. We bought a townhouse; I complained, and wound up president of the Pinecrest Heights Community Association. We saw neighbors picking up trash on Little River Turnpike and guiltily joined because we had yet to pay Virginia … Continued
Spotlight by Starlight concerts start in June
Mason District’s Spotlight by Starlight concerts start on June 14 with the City of Fairfax Concert Band at the amphitheater in Mason District Park. Free concerts will be held at Mason District Park at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 18. The popular Tom Paxton and … Continued
Leave that fawn alone
If you find a baby deer resting motionless in your yard or in tall grass, leave it alone. The Fairfax County Animal Protection Police and wildlife management specialist get lots of calls every spring from people who think white-tailed deer fawns have been orphaned or abandoned by their mothers. In most cases, these fawns are healthy and … Continued
Hair salon to open in Annandale
A salon and barbershop is coming to the old Tony Moly space next to the 7-Eleven on Hummer Road in Annandale. A sign on the vacant storefront says Adela’s Salon and Barberia is coming soon. Tony Moly, a shop specializing in Korean cosmetics, opened in 2014 and closed last summer.
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: May 8 May 7 May 6 May 5 May 4 May 3 May 2
Police educate Culmore residents about fentanyl abuse
Fentanyl is a huge problem in the Culmore area, so the Culmore and Bailey’s Crossroads Place-Based Initiative hosted an information session for residents on May 7, which happened to be Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl is most commonly seen in that area in the form of pills, said MPO Stacy Sassano, the crime prevention officer at … Continued
Drivers now must stop at crosswalks
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on May 7 approved a measure to improve pedestrian safety. The board updated the county code to match the state code requiring drivers to stop – not just yield – for pedestrians at unsignalized intersections. It also prohibits drivers from overtaking vehicles stopped for pedestrians. Violators can be charged … Continued
Sheriff’s deputy assaulted an inmate
Fairfax County Police detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau on May 7 charged a former Fairfax County sheriff’s deputy for the assault of an inmate at the Adult Detention Center in January. Following an investigation, detectives charged Nicholas Vaszil, 28, of Annandale, with simple assault. On Jan. 3, the internal affairs department at the Sheriff’s … Continued
Healthcare, education, safety initiatives in the works for Culmore
A new project in Culmore is connecting residents to healthcare, education, afterschool programs, and much more in their own neighborhood. The Culmore and Bailey’s Crossroads Place-Based Initiative (PBI) is creating a hub for community-serving programs at Culmore United Methodist Church. The PBI, run by George Mason University’s College of Public Health, is a coalition of … Continued
Voting underway for the primaries
Early voting for the Democratic and Republican primaries started on May 3. Both primaries are on June 18. Several candidates for the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are on the primary ballots. Voting at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax, and two other locations in Alexandria and Reston is available … Continued
VA Tech students propose improvements for the Annandale Greenway
A handful of urban planning students at Virginia Tech developed a plan for enhancing and promoting the Annandale Greenway. The greenway is a 4.5-mile pathway connecting park trails and sidewalks between Annandale Community Park and Green Spring Gardens. The students, under the leadership of Prof. Shelley Mastran, put together a “story map,” a geographical information … Continued
Celebration of Acceptance offers mental health resources to LGBTQ youths
A Celebration of Acceptance at the James Lee Community Center on May 3 focused on mental health awareness and inclusion, particularly for LGBTQ+ youths. That’s critical because students in that community are more likely to be bullied, contemplate suicide, and struggle with mental health issues. The event, hosted by the Community Service Board’s (CSB) Equity … Continued
KORUS Festival features K-pop, food, traditional arts, and much more
The Korean-American community is bringing K-pop dance groups, cultural performances, food, and games to Annandale at the 21st annual KORUS Festival. The festival opened May 4 and is continuing today, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 11-7, rain or shine, at the K-Market parking lot on John Marr Drive. Highlights on the stage scheduled for Saturday … Continued
Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Annandale
The small building at 7025 Columbia Pike in Annandale undergoing renovations will house a Dunkin’ Donuts shop, according to a building permit posted on the structure. The building was formerly occupied by Annandale Florist but has been vacant since a fire in August 2022. A single-family house had been built on the site in 1950. … Continued