September 22, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Annandale memories: Unpaved roads, free-roaming kids, and the ‘Jolly-ettes’

#Annandale, #history, #Taste of Annandale
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Schoolchildren walking home from school on Hillbrook Drive, Annandale, in 1952 before it was paved. From the left: Nancy Hoffman’s brother, Peter McAdams; Nancy McAdams Hoffman; Donna Jean Rittenhouse; and Joanne Beury.  This is the first in a series of articles about what it was like growing up in Annandale when it was still a semi-rural … Continued

Annandale children select free toys at ‘Sib Shop’

#Annandale, #children, #community events, #community organizations, #holidays, #Wedgewood

Volunteers help children pick out a free toy at the Wedgewood Community Center. More than 250 children got to pick out free holiday gifts at a “Sibling Shop” holiday party Dec. 19 hosted by Facets at the Wedgewood Community Center in Annandale. Facets, a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to help lower-income … Continued

When is the best time to switch schools?

#education, #schools

A third-grader gets personal attention at Pinecrest School.  Sponsored content – from the Pinecrest School, 7208 Quiet Cove, Annandale. Enrollment is underway for the second half of the 2019-20 school year, grades K-6. Contact: 703-354-3446, [email protected] Heading into the winter break marks a point in the school year when classroom routines are established, and students and … Continued

Incoming supervisor James Walkinshaw to focus on constituent relations

#Annandale, #Board of Supervisors, #Braddock District, #Cook, #elections, #redevelopment, #Walkinshaw

Incoming Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw (second from left) and his chief of staff Frank Anderson (left) with local residents at the Taste of Braddock. Scores of Braddock District residents turned out for the annual Taste of Braddock Dec. 18 to sample food from some 40 restaurants, bid farewell to outgoing Braddock Supervisor John Cook, and … Continued

Yang Gang hosts coat drive

#Annandale, #homeless, #politics, #volunteers

The Northern Virginia Yang Gang, a group of volunteers who support businessman Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign, are holding a coat drive to benefit Shelter House, a nonprofit that assists homeless.families and victims of domestic violence. The coat drive started Dec. 18 and will end Dec. 23. New or mildly used coats, gloves, hats, scarfs, and … Continued

Mission Lofts to start signing up tenants in January

#Annandale, #Bailey's Crossroads, #housing, #office building, #redevelopment
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A conference room at Mission Lofts Mission Lofts, the nine-story live/work building at 5600 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, is nearing completion and is expected to be ready for occupancy in mid-January. Tenants will be able to use their units for living, working, or both. Potential tenants can’t sign a lease until an occupancy permit … Continued

Silver Line extension is one of several options to increase Metro capacity

#Annandale, #Metro, #transit, #transportation
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A possible route for extending the Silver Silver Line. Click to enlarge. [WMATA] Would you like to see Metro’s Silver line extended along Route 7 and Columbia Pike through Seven Corners, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Arlington? That’s one of several long-term options put forth by the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) in a survey seeking public … Continued

Skyline Towers sold to CIM Group

#Bailey's Crossroads, #housing, #real estate, #Skyline Center
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Skyline Towers [Apartments.com] The CIM Group has acquired Skyline Towers, the real estate company announced Dec. 16. The 12.7-acre property in Bailey’s Crossroads consists of two 26-story high-rise apartment buildings with a total of 939 units. The buildings were constructed in 1971. Amenities for residents include an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, game room, … Continued

Gov. Northam proposes free community college

#Annandale, #higher education, #Northam, #NOVA, #state government
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Gov. Northam speaks at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale. [Office of Gov. Ralph Northam] Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam visited Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale campus, Dec. 12, where he announced a proposal to provide free community college tuition to low and middle-income students who pursue careers in high-demand fields. The governor’s budget proposal will … Continued