Annandale Florist moves into vacant building
This building has been vacant for six years. The long-vacant standalone building next to Dice Burger at 7025 Columbia Pike finally has a tenant. Annandale Florist has relocated to that space from its former store nearby at 7035 Columbia Pike. The new space is still being organized and not yet open for walk-ins, but customers … Continued
Construction under way on funeral chapel in Annandale
Five years after the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a funeral chapel Annandale, construction is well underway. The new facility will provide funerals in accordance with Sharia-based Islamic traditions The building, at 6839 Braddock Road, is across the street from the Mustafa Center, which is in charge of the project. It is owned by … Continued
Long Branch trail paving project delayed to provide time for public input
Flooding on the Long Branch trail. [FCPA photos] Construction of a trail paving project in Long Branch Stream Valley has been delayed for a couple of weeks so park users with concerns about the project can discuss the plans at a community meeting. The meeting will be held via Zoom Sept. 10, 7 p.m. To … Continued
New dining, beverage options at Bradlick Shopping Center
Loopy’s offers fast-casual “Seoul food.” Tan-Cha, a tea shop specializing in foam, fruit, and traditional teas is coming to the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale. It’s going into the space between Gold’s Gym and the UPS Store. The future home of Tan Cha. The menu has such drinks as uji matcha with cheese foam, brulee milk … Continued
Thrift store moving into old Kmart building
The first tenant to announce its presence at the shopping center replacing the Kmart in Annandale is a B-Thrifty store. There are no details yet on when it could open. The store’s address is 4223 John Marr Drive. It will be the third store in the B-Thrifty chain. The others are in Woodbridge in Prince … Continued
Fairfax County seeks public input on action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Vehicle emissions are the single biggest factor in climate change. Fairfax County seeks public input on an ambitious goal to address climate change by setting targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Two virtual public meetings have been scheduled on the county’s first-ever Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP): Tuesday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-noon, and … Continued
New Annandale playground has a butterfly theme
Annandale Community Park has a new picnic shelter and a new playground featuring butterflies and other small woodland creatures. The park, at 4030 Hummer Road, Annandale, is next to the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. The playground has separate areas for children ages 3-5 and ages 6-12. The picnic shelter can be reserved online or by calling … Continued
Suspect in Bailey’s Crossroads murder arrested in El Salvador
Polanco Cabrera [FCPD] A suspect in a 2016 homicide in Bailey’s Crossroads has been arrested in El Salvador and extradited to Fairfax County, the police department reports. Adonay Polanco Cabrera, 25, formerly of Culmore, left Northern Virginia following the murder of Leif Ohlsson, 69, in the victim’s apartment. Polanco Cabrera was arrested by authorities in El … Continued
FCPS promises more support for special ed students
Superintendent Scott Brabrand talks about special ed at a virtual town hall. Fairfax County Public Schools’ all-virtual spring term was frustrating for special education students and their families, Superintendent Scott Brabrand acknowledged, but promised things will be much better this fall. “We are committed to overcoming those challenges, ”Brabrand said at a virtual town hall … Continued
Fairfax County students produce popular dramatic podcast
Andrew Nguyen By David Siegel Even during these stressful times of COVID-19, the theater adage “the show must go on” remains true. But how? In response to the pandemic, local high school students came up with an answer: develop a fast-paced original podcasting series. The multiple-episode series is called the “Rockfish Gap Show.” The series … Continued
Students bring positive messages to community
The Sleepy Hollow Woods and Columbia Pines neighborhoods in Annandale are filled with messages of kindness and caring, thanks to a project by three Justice High School students. Incoming seniors Sofie Edwards, Evie Garces-Foley, and Renee Grutzik painted upbeat messages – such as “be kind,” “you are amazing,” and “we can do it” – on donated wooden … Continued
New Annandale shopping center will have about 12 stores
The renovation of the exterior of the former Kmart on John Marr Drive in Annandale appears to be nearly complete. The 125,000-square-foot building has been divided into a dozen separate storefronts, each one with a different street address, ranging from 4231 to 4369. Work is proceeding on the interior of many of those spaces, according … Continued
School news: FCPS guidance for a virtual school start
Annandale HS staff members are ready to help students register for classes. [FCPS] Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand has issued some additional guidance on the new school year, which starts virtually on Sept. 8. Attendance – Teachers will take attendance. Parents are expected to call or email the school if their student is unable … Continued
GMU hosts in-person classes, opens dorms for fall semester
George Mason University [Keith Pham]. As George Mason University in Fairfax opened for the fall semester Aug. 24, university officials expect a series of health rules and recommendations will prevent an outbreak of COVID-19. GMU students can take a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid courses. When students moved into the dorms at GMU in … Continued
Fairfax County property taxes due Friday
The Fairfax County Government Center [Keith Pham] Fairfax County property taxes are due Friday, Aug. 28. That’s a month later than usual, as the Board of Supervisors approved a one-month delay to accommodate people facing hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also reduced the late fees for taxes. For 2020 only, the penalty for … Continued