Supervisors approve funding plan for Lake Accotink
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 29 to fund the plan to save Lake Accotink. That plan, announced at a community meeting in September, would cost $30.5 million for an initial dredging operation and an additional $2.013 million annually for maintenance. The plan calls for the lake to be dredged and the sediment transferred via … Continued
Tomorrow is Election Day
Be sure to make time tomorrow to vote. This Election Day features candidates for state and local offices. The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. If you aren’t sure of your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website. Candidates for these offices are on the ballot: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Fairfax County … Continued
World Series commemorative merch on sale here
The Washington Nationals’ World Series win is not only a mood-booster for the D.C. region, it’s an opportunity to cash in by enterprising entrepreneurs. A case in point is the makeshift stand selling Nats merchandise in front of the Discount Zone gas station at 6401 Columbia Pike by the Lincolnia Road intersection. Hoodies are the … Continued
Annandale woman buys $1 million winning lottery ticket
Annandale resident Phuong Huyn won $1 million, the Virginia Lottery announced Oct. 26. She bought her winning ticket at the 7-Eleven at 2001 Clarendon Blvd. in Arlington. Huyn was only joking with her co-workers when she pulled out a Double Cash Doubler Scratcher ticket and declared, “I’m going to win a million today!” the Virginia … Continued
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Townhouses proposed for Annandale
Two boarded-up houses on McWhorter Street on land proposed for development. Christopher Land LLC is proposing to build 41 townhouses on a 3.8-acre site on McWhorter Place in Annandale. The site consists of nine separate properties on both sides of McWhorter near Markham Street that Christopher Land would need to purchase and consolidate. Some of … Continued
Men arrested for burglary, reckless driving
Daens [FCPD] Two men were arrested for burglary shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the 8300 block of Anderson Drive near Inova Fairfax Hospital. Someone saw a man break into a building and notified police, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Officers found Anthony Daens, 21, of Annandale, inside the fenced area by … Continued
Pop-Up Park featured on Channel 16
Lots to explore at NOVA Labs’ table. The Annandale Pop-Up Park was really busy during its Community Day on Oct. 5, held in conjunction with the Taste of Annandale. In case you missed it, Fairfax County government’s Channel 16 produced a video: Here are some more scenes from the park’s Community Day: A bike safety … Continued
Child escapes potential abduction
There was an attempted abduction of a juvenile Oct. 13 in the 3300 block of Wheatwheel Lane, in the Raintree community in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim was playing with a friend near the road at about 3 p.m., when a man picked her up from behind. The girl was able … Continued
Vote for Chico’s Top Pet Model
Daphne-Pink It was a difficult decision, but the judges have selected the finalists for Chico’s Next Top Pet Model contest. The pet contest, held during the Taste of Annandale on Oct. 5, was sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. Eevee The finalists – all of them are dogs – have moved on to the next … Continued
Amazon HQ2 spurs sale of the Loren
The Loren Blackfin Real Estate Investors, in partnership with Sachs Cos., acquired the Loren, a mid-rise apartment building in Seven Corners, for $70 million in anticipation of the pending economic boom from Amazon’s headquarters in Arlington. The seller is the Bozzuto Group, which developed the project in 2017. The building, at 6410 Arlington Blvd. in … Continued
Voter registration deadline is Oct. 15
Early voting begins Thursday at the Mason Government Center. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 15, if you want to vote in the Nov. 5 election. Register to vote online here. For more information, visit the Fairfax County Office of Elections. Absentee in-person voting begins Oct. 17 at Fairfax County satellite locations, including … Continued
Join the Annandale CROP Hunger Walk
Participants in a previous Annandale CROP Hunger Walk. [Photos: ACCA] Community members are invited to contribute to a good cause while enjoying a walk around Lake Accotink on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event is the Annandale CROP Hunger Walk sponsored by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA). Registration starts at 8 a.m. near the … Continued
School news
Students plan a meditation garden at Belvedere Elementary School. The school news items and photos in this article are from Fairfax County Public Schools. Excellence in Equity – Justice High School has been selected to receive the Superintendent’s Excellence in Equity Award, Principal Maria Eck announced. The award recognizes schools that have made significant gains … Continued
Taste of Annandale featured on Channel 16
If you missed the Taste of Annandale last Saturday – or if you were there and want to experience it again – check out this video by the crew from Fairfax County government’s Channel 16: