Sidewalk project underway at Justice Park
The sign and stakes are up at Justice Park in preparation for the construction of a sidewalk along Peace Valley Lane. The $900,000 project calls for 825 linear feet of a five-foot concrete sidewalk between Mansfield Road and the cul-de-sac at Peace Valley Lane in Seven Corners. The project is aimed at accommodating pedestrians going … Continued
Planning Commission supports expansion of the Phillips Programs
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Nov. 12 approved a rezoning application to allow the expansion of the Phillips Programs, a private school in Annandale. The school, located at the intersection of Braddock Road and Backlick Road, serves students with behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities. Phillips Programs is proposing a new 13,680-square-foot single-story greenhouse, … Continued
NOVA students stage a walkout
Dozens of students staged a walkout at Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale campus Nov. 12 to protest NOVA’s plan to convert the Humanities Building into HR and administrative offices. “This removes classrooms, reduces course availability, and hurts students and faculty,” states an online petition posted by Krisdalys Dishmey, one of the student organizers. “We demand … Continued
Alexa Krezel announces school board campaign
Annandale resident Alexa Krezel has announced plans to run for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County School Board, assuming current school board member Rachna Sizemore Heizer wins the special election for Braddock supervisor on Dec. 9. Both Krezel and Braddock school board candidate Tom Dannan of Burke are seeking the endorsement of the … Continued
Annandale property available for lease
Thauma, the Korean fashion boutique at 7224 Columbia Pike in Annandale, closed at the end of October, and the property is available for lease. Thauma owner Yoon Lee is focusing on her small shop, K Fashion, at the food court inside the K Market grocery store on John Marr Drive. According to realtor Michael Wu, … Continued
Man killed in hit-and-run crash in Annandale
Fairfax County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Annandale on Columbia Pike near the entrance to Mason District Park. Police responded to a report of an unconscious person on the ground at about 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 10. The victim, Steven Davis, 41, of no fixed address, was declared deceased on the … Continued
Greening the Greenway: Native plant pilot combats the heat island effect
By James Albright A new initiative to incorporate native plantings in downtown Annandale kicks off this fall with a pilot patch along Columbia Pike. The “Greening the Greenway” pilot is named for the still-developing Annandale Greenway community trail. The central part of the Greenway travels through the urban core of Annandale along Columbia Pike. The … Continued
Veterans Day flags honor local heroes
Fifty American flags are lining the streets by American Legion Post 1976 in Annandale for the Flags for Our Heroes initiative hosted by the Annandale Rotary Club. Each flag is dedicated to a veteran, Rotarian, or community member selected by members of the legion. Among the community leaders honored with a flag: Annandale High School … Continued
Free car washes offered for Veterans Day
Mr Wash Car Wash is offering free exterior car washes to veterans, active-duty military, and military spouses on Monday, Nov. 10, and Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The offer is good at all 11 Mr Wash locations, including the ones at 5901 Columbia Pike. Bailey’s Crossroads, and 3013 Gallows Road in Merrifield. No identification is required. … Continued
Health & Wellness: Letting go and finding health in the rhythm of fall
By Rachel Martin The crumbling sound of leaves plastering under my feet as I go on my daily walk is one of my favorite soothing sounds. It’s nature’s way of whispering that fall has arrived. The clear blue skies, the crisp 50-60-degree air, and the golden light filtering through the trees feel like a deep … Continued
Woman fatally stabbed in Annandale
A woman was fatally stabbed in Annandale on Friday, Nov. 7, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The suspect is in custody. Shortly before 10 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unconscious person with trauma to the upper body in the 3900 block of Terrace Drive in the Columbia Pines neighborhood. Upon arrival, … Continued
Annandale Today is taking a break
Annandale Today will be taking a break, starting Tuesday, Oct. 22. We’ll be back the second week of November. Meanwhile, have a happy, safe, and scary (in a good way) Halloween! And be sure to vote on Nov. 4. Scary sightings around Annandale:
Early voting opens at satellite sites Oct. 23
Early voting for the Nov. 4 election opens at 13 satellite locations on Thursday, Oct. 23. That includes the Mason Government Center (6507 Columbia Pike) and Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Boulevard). This election is for statewide offices (governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general), members of the Virginia House of Delegates, and a Fairfax County … Continued
A new mural brightens up a church facade
Community Art For Everyone (CAFE) created a mural at Ravensworth Baptist Church, at the corner of Ravensworth Road and Braddock Road in Annandale. CAFE is an art collective aimed at bringing people together and rejuvenating communities through art. The mural expresses the same goal shared by the church and CAFE: “We welcome everybody, whatever their heritage, … Continued
Fairfax County presents an environmental award to a Culmore tap water project
The Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination is presenting an Environmental Excellence Award to the Friends of Holmes Run and Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect (HACAN) for promoting the use of tap water in Culmore. The groups encouraged residents to use refillable water bottles for tap water instead of buying disposable water … Continued