Asiantique visitors dress to impress
The latest Asiantique Market, on Sept. 28 in Annandale, drew a contingent of video game characters, along with the usual crowd of people attracted to the array of Asian food vendors. The festival hosted a cosplay costume contest, with the top prize, $300, awarded to “Princess Zelda” from Nintendo’s Legends of Zelda series. Amanda R. … Continued
School board supports an AAP Center at Poe
The Fairfax County School Board on Sept. 25 voted to move forward on a plan to establish an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Center at Poe Middle School in Annandale. A new AAP Center is needed because the Annandale High School pyramid is only one of two pyramids that doesn’t have an AAP Center in a … Continued
Restaurant Week locations announced
Fourteen restaurants in the Annandale/Mason area will participate in Mason District Restaurant Week Oct. 20-26. This year’s theme is “Eat Around the World.” Some of the restaurants have already announced specials for Restaurant Week; the others will be doing so soon. These restaurants are participating in Mason District Restaurant Week: Beanetics Coffee Roasters, Annandale. Bawadi … Continued
Donations sought for pet food pantry
When families face food insecurity, so do their pets. The Mason District Animal Welfare Advisory Alliance launched a pet food pantry to ensure vulnerable dogs and cats don’t go hungry. The group, formed by Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez, has set up collection bins for wet and dry pet food at three locations: Related story: Mason … Continued
Report highlights pedestrian safety hotspots
The latest “near miss” report by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) identifies Gallows Road at Woodburn Elementary School as one of the county’s most dangerous spots for pedestrians. The report is based on data submitted by the public highlighting places where pedestrians and cyclists just missed being struck by a vehicle. NoVA … Continued
Annandale is getting a new café
Dessert 39, a franchise company based in Korea, is coming to 7326A Little River Turnpike. The shop will open in the long-vacant storefront formerly occupied by the Manoa Bakery Café. According to a building permit application filed with Fairfax County, Dessert 39 is planning a $20,000 renovation of the space. Dessert 39 offers donuts, croissants, … Continued
Casino opponents dispute economic benefits
Now that another bill promoting a casino in Tysons will be introduced in the next General Assembly, opponents are gearing up again to fight it. Leaders of the opposition presented their arguments at an online presentation on Sept. 24. The legislation would authorize Fairfax County to hold a referendum on whether a casino and entertainment … Continued
Survey seeks input on school start times
As part of Fairfax County Public Schools’ effort to implement a later start for middle schools, community members are asked to indicate their preference for one of two proposed options. The goal is to shift the start of middle schools to after 8 a.m. Research shows students who have more time to sleep do better … Continued
First-ever Mason Art Festival comes to Annandale
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Advisory Council In a season busy with festivals here in Annandale, a new event has come to town. For the first time ever, artists, performers, and art-lovers in Mason District will have their own festival. We hope it will be the first of many to come. … Continued
Thank you to everyone who contributed to a successful Taste of Annandale
As one of the sponsors and a member of the Taste of Annandale planning team, Annandale Today expresses appreciation for everyone who contributed to a successful event. The festival, last Saturday at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space on Columbia Pike, drew many thousands of visitors. The Taste of Annandale is the main project of the … Continued
Business owner honored for hiring people with disabilities
Robin Rinearson, the founder of Jake’s Ice Cream, was honored with the Illinois College of Optometry Alumni Association’s Humanitarian Award earlier this month for her support of people with disabilities. When Rinearson opened Jake’s Ice Cream in 2021 in Barcroft Plaza, she hired people unable to find jobs elsewhere because of mental or physical disabilities. … Continued
Supervisors object to Trump’s attack on the rule of law
Eight members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors issued a statement on Sept. 22 objecting to President Trump’s actions against U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert. “President Trump’s reported pressuring of Interim U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert to resign because he failed to find evidence against the president’s political enemies is an attack on the rule of … Continued
Taste of Annandale 5K draws 100+ runners
The Taste of Annandale 5K in Mason District Park on Sept. 20 drew 108 participants. Patrick Deans, age 39, of Annandale, was the overall winner with a clock time of 19 minutes and 47.76 seconds. Ethan Borja, a 14-year-old from Annandale, came in second with a time of 21:15.43. The third-place winner and fastest … Continued
The Taste of Annandale highlights a vibrant community
By all accounts, the Taste of Annandale on Sept. 20 was a big success, as thousands of community members of all ages enjoyed performances, culinary delights, and much more. The Eileen Garnett Civic Space was filled with more than 100 vendors and 12 food trucks. The Taste of Annandale, hosted by the Annandale-Mason Roundtable, however, … Continued
Good morning, Annandale!
Today’s the day! – The Taste of Annandale starts this morning at 10:30 at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. There will be lots of food vendors, live entertainment, alpacas and other critters at the Animaldale petting zoo, carnival games, beer sales, children’s activities, a pet contest, a chili cook-off, an eating contest, … Continued