Annandale Hair Cuttery closing permanently
The Hair Cuttery in the Little River Shopping Center. The Hair Cuttery at 7404 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is closing permanently. The Ratner Cos., which owns Hair Cuttery and other salons, had been struggling financially before the coronavirus pandemic. In January the company announced it would close 10 percent of its locations. … Continued
Metro plans a slow recovery
It’s going to be a long time before Metro draws big crowds like this. Metro plans to gradually ramp up service as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, with full service not totally restored until a treatment or vaccine is available. Metro’s Board of Directors plans to discuss the system’s recovery strategy on May 14. The plan … Continued
Annandale loses a beloved doctor: Farewell Steve Perez
Dr. Perez with the employees at the Medical Center of Annandale. Dr. Steven John Perez, a long-time Annandale doctor, who died on May 7 from COVID-19, is fondly remembered by his many patients. There are more than 100 comments and messages of condolence posted on Nextdoor. Patients praised his kindness, wit, listening skills, and ability … Continued
Men arrested after stabbing incident in Seven Corners
Dohoond (left) and Ostorga [FCPS] Two men were arrested by Fairfax County Police after a stabbing indicent in the 6200 block of Wilson Boulevard in Seven Corners shortly after 11 p.m. on May 10. Three men were involved in a physical fight in a parking lot. One man who was stabbed was treated for a … Continued
Stuff the Bus returns to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads
The Stuff the Bus campaign is coming back on two days this month to collect food donations to meet the needs of people struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. But this time, instead of having the Fastran buses park in supermarket parking lots, the buses will be at less-frequented lots throughout Fairfax County. Stuff the … Continued
Community leaders urge supervisors to not make decisions on land use during virtual meetings
A virtual Board of Supervisors meeting in April. Representatives of 18 community associations and 74 individuals signed on to a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors urging them to hold off on making decisions about land use during the pandemic when residents don’t have a chance for meaningful engagement. The May 7 letter … Continued
Swim team league cancels summer season
Swim meets, like this one at the Annandale Swim & Tennis Club, won’t be happening this summer. The Northern Virginia Swimming League has canceled the 2020 season, the NVSL Executive Board announced May 7. “Despite our best efforts to gather as much information about the implications of COVID-19 to confidently hold a potential season, we … Continued
Northern Virginia not ready to ease COVID restrictions
Northern Virginia is still seeing a rise in COVID hospitalizations. [Inova Health System] Northern Virginia is not ready to begin reopening, as it hasn’t met the health metrics outlined in Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan for Phase I. Under Northam’s guidelines, Phase I will begin May 15 and will allow non-essential businesses, barber shops, hair salons, … Continued
Annandale zip code 22003 has the second-highest number of COVID cases in Virginia
COVID cases by zip code [Virginia Department of Health] The Annandale zip code, 22003, has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the state as of May 9, according to a breakdown of cases by zip code reported by the Virginia Health Department. There were 510 cases and 1,419 “testing encounters” in zip code 22003, … Continued
Concerns raised about dropping public hearing requirement for accessory dwelling units
An accessory dwelling unit over a garage in Kentlands, Md. [Montgomery County Planning Department] Members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission raised some serious objections to a zoning proposal that would make it easier for homeowners to have “accessory dwelling units” (ADUs) in residential neighborhoods. The issue was presented by zoning staff at a meeting … Continued
Most COVID patients at Inova have recovered
Inova staff have enough PPE to serve COVID patients. [Inova] Inova Health System has treated more than 1,000 COVID-19 patients in the last two months, and nearly 700 of them have been discharged, reports Inova president and CEO Dr. J. Stephen Jones. Many more people recovered from COVID at home without needing hospital care. Jones … Continued
Northam offers more details on easing COVID restrictions
Northam explains what happens in Phase I. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam offered more details on Phase I of the state’s plan to ease restrictions under the coronavirus pandemic. Phase I will start on Friday, May 15, and should last at least two weeks, Northam said at a May 8 briefing. Here’s what happens in Phase … Continued
Car crashes in to Vietnamese market in Falls Church area
A car crashed into the Bien Hoa Oriental Supermarket at 7240 Arlington Blvd. in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County this morning, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. One person has been transported to the hospital for a checkup. No one was trapped inside.
Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club supports ACCA food pantry
Carts packed with non-perishable food are ready for delivery to ACCA. The food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action has a replenished supply of nonperishable food items, thanks to the generosity of the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club. The Rotary Club donated $1,000 worth of food – in four full shopping carts – … Continued
Pinecrest Golf Center to reopen May 15
The geese will soon have to make room for people on the Pinecrest Golf Course. The Pinecrest Golf Center in Mason District will reopen May 15, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced. Allowing golfers at Pinecrest is part of a phased-in reopening of county golf courses beginning on May 8 with the Burke Lake, Greendale, … Continued