Hidden Oaks invites community to Woodland Wonders Tree Art Open House June 1
A drawing of the tree sculpture. The community is invited to an open house at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center June 1 to raise money for an art project to be created from a tree stump. At the Woodland Wonders Tree Art Open House, at 7701 Royce St., Annandale, 1-3 p.m., attendees can meet chainsaw … Continued
A student and business leader selected as Mason District ‘Lord and Lady Fairfax’
Victor Nguyen This year’s Mason District “Lord and Lady Fairfax” are Victor Nguyen, a student at Annandale High School, and Elizabeth “Libby” Novak, a former member of the Fairfax County Small Business Commission, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross announced May 16 in her “A Penny for your Thoughts” column in the Falls Church News Press. Every … Continued
Garden Day and Plant Sale under way at Green Spring
Garden Day at Green Spring Gardens. [Photos by David Siegel] Big crowds turned out for the annual Spring Garden Day and Big Plant Sale today at Green Spring Gardens. It’s going on until 3 p.m. There are more than 40 vendors selling seedlings, shrubs, and garden supplies. There’s also a bake sale and food truck, … Continued
Dementia patients can experience a happy lifestyle at the Renaissance in Annandale
A lounge at the Renaissance. Seniors with dementia can live a comfortable life in a calm, yet stimulating environment at the Renaissance, a new memory care community on Braddock Road in Annandale. Eighteen of the 47 rooms are already occupied, and another 15 people have signed up but haven’t moved in yet. The garden offers … Continued
House fire blamed on overloaded circuit
Firefights battle a fire on Sheldon Drive. [FCFRD] An overloaded circuit led to a house fire in the Springfield area of Mason District May 16 that caused approximately $73,750 in damages. The two-story, single-family home is in the 5500 block of Sheldon Drive, near Bren Mar Elementary School. An occupant of the home discovered the … Continued
Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Annandale
An EVgo charging station. Owners of a Tesla, Leaf, Bolt, or other all-electric vehicle will soon have more charging options. Twenty to 40 electric vehicle charging stations will be over the next year and a half or so in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including the parking lots at Barcroft Plaza and the Annanale Shopping Center, … Continued
Two dogs die in house fire
Two dogs perished in a house fire May 15 in the 3100 block of Dashiell Road in the Bel Air community in Mason District, the Fairfax County Fire Department reports. The residents weren’t home when the fire started. A neighbor called 911 at about 9 a.m. [The photo is from a video taken by the … Continued
McKay accused of using position as supervisor to benefit from a land deal
Jeff McKay speaks at his campaign kickoff event in January. With just a few weeks until the June 11 Democratic primary, Jeff McKay, the Lee District supervisor who’s considered the frontrunner in the race for chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has become embroiled in a controversy over allegations that he benefited from … Continued
Mason Republicans endorse Pafford for school board
Pafford The Mason District Republican Committee on May 11 endorsed Tom Pafford as a candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County School Board. There will be a final vote for the GOP endorsement at a meeting of the Fairfax County Republican Committee on May 21. At that meeting, the Mason District Committee will … Continued
Candidates for board of supervisor chair: experience vs. new blood
Tim Chapman and Alicia Plerhoples At a debate for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the only candidate currently on the board, Jeff McKay of the Lee District, mostly defended actions he pushed the board to take, while the other candidates said much more needs to be done. The debate was sponsored by … Continued
Sardi’s set to open in Bailey’s Crossroads
Sardi’s as seen from Leesburg Pike. Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, a Peruvian chicken restaurant, could open in Bailey’s Crossroads by the end of the month. The restaurant is in the Spectrum shopping center at 3400 Washington Drive. Sardi’s specializes in chicken charbroiled on a charcoal rotisserie. You can also get ceviche, lomo saltado, pollo … Continued
At-large school board candidates outline views at forum
From the left: Abrar Omeish, Karen Keys-Gamarra, Rachna Sizemore Heizer, and Ilryong Moon. The four at-large school board candidates vying for the Democratic endorsement – Karen Keys-Gamarra, Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Ilryong Moon, and Abrar Omeish – faced off at a forum at Jackson Middle School May 11. There are three at-large spots on the board, … Continued
Candidates for environmental board speak at forum
The NVSWCD was a partner on this stream restoration project in Annandale. Four people seeking an endorsement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee to serve as directors of the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) presented their views at a forum May 11. The committee will select three candidates to endorse on May … Continued
Chico’s Natural Pet Market engages community in fight to stay at Barcroft Plaza
Danielle Areco (left) and Del. Kaye Kory speak at a community meeting at Chico’s Natural Pet Market. With only three weeks until her lease expires May 31, Danielle Areco is continuing her fight to keep Chico’s Natural Pet Market at Barcroft Plaza Areco convened a second meeting May 9 to update customers and supporters on … Continued
County budget fully funds schools
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a $4.4 billion budget for FY 2020 May 7 that fully funds Fairfax County Public Schools, boosts employee pay, and retains the existing real estate tax rate. The adopted budget represents an increase of $50.56 million, or 1.1 percent, over the current year budget. While the tax rate … Continued