Connection Wellness Center invites the community to an Open House
The Connection Wellness Center in Annandale invites the community to an Open House on March 30, with free fitness sessions and other activities. The Open House is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 4113-A John Marr Drive. A pickleball workshop will be held at 10:30 a.m. Throughout the event, there will be free fitness assessments; … Continued
Annandale loses two pillars of the community
Two people well-known in the community who helped make Annandale a better place passed away in recent days. Everett (Kip) Germain III, the president of the Annandale Boys & Girls Club, died suddenly on March 6 at the age of 67. Don DiSpirito, a longtime volunteer with the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA), passed … Continued
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Route 7
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash with a car in Bailey’s Crossroads on March 10. Alejandro Portillo, of Arlington, was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. He was riding a 1996 Yamaha on Leesburg Pike shortly after 11 p.m. when he struck a 2000 Acura sedan. Detectives with the Fairfax County … Continued
Police arrest man after 7-hour barricade
Fairfax County Police arrested a man after he had abducted and assaulted a victim and barricaded himself inside his home for more than seven hours. The victim told officers at about 2:40 p.m. on March 10 that she had been assaulted by Silvio Meza Jr., 33, in the 6700 block of Chestnut Avenue near Annandale … Continued
The search is on for a new principal at Justice High School
Fairfax County Public Schools has begun the process of finding a new principal for Justice High School, following the announcement that Tiffany Narcisse is leaving. FCPS Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Megan Vroman will host a virtual meeting for staff and community members on Tuesday, March 12, at 6 p.m., to discuss the hiring process and … Continued
Donations needed for local food pantry
The inventory at the Annandale Christian Community for Action’s food pantry is down, while the demand is increasing. To help fill the shelves, the office of Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez is accepting donations of non-perishable food. Donations can be dropped off 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike. … Continued
Church streamlines food pickup events
The weekly food distribution events at a church in the Valley Brook neighborhood have gotten more orderly since officers from the Mason Police District helped the church reorganize the pickup system. Iglesia Pentecostal Cristo Vive distributes about 600 to 700 boxes and crates of food every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. The church is located at 3330 … Continued
Free tennis lessons for kids next week
The new DMV Tennis Academy is hosting open houses March 11-March 18 at six locations throughout the county with free lessons for kids. Open houses in Annandale will be 4-7 p.m. at Kendale Woods Park at 3813 Kendale Road and Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. Here’s the schedule: The DMV Tennis Academy provides an … Continued
Tree rescue event set for March 10
Community members are invited to gather in Sleepy Hollow Park on Sunday, March 10, 12-2 p.m., to learn how to rescue trees being strangled by invasive vines. Sleepy Hollow Park is located on Sleepy Hollow Road across from the Congressional School. Parking is available on side streets. The event is organized by Sam Butler, the … Continued
Fairfax Connector to resume service Friday
Fairfax Connector buses will start running again on Friday, March 8, following the approval of a contract between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 and Transdev. Service remains suspended today. Connector buses have been out of service since more than 650 bus drivers and maintenance workers went on strike on Feb. 22 to protest unfair labor … Continued
Annandale man charged with baby’s death
Detectives from the Mason Police District arrested Shane Frye, 37, of Annandale, in connection with the overdose death of his 4-month-old son. Officers responded to the 4200 block of Americana Drive in Annandale on June 15, 2023, for an unresponsive baby, who was being cared for by Frye. The baby was transported to a hospital where … Continued
Park Authority seeks job applicants
The Fairfax County Park Authority has scheduled two open-hire events to fill part-time seasonal and year-round positions at park locations across the county. Positions are available at eight parks, including Green Spring Gardens and Lake Accotink Park. Job seekers are invited to come to one of these events to meet staff, apply for a job, … Continued
Fairfax Connector workers reach tentative deal to end strike with Transdev
The union representing Fairfax Connector workers, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, says it has reached a tentative agreement with Transdev, the company that operates the bus system for the county. Fairfax Connector bus service will remain suspended through Wednesday, March 6, the county announced. The operating status for Thursday will be updated as information becomes available. … Continued
FXCO primary voters go for Haley and Biden
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump both scored big wins in the Virginia Democratic and Republican primaries, respectively, on March 5. Statewide, Biden got 88.69 percent of the vote in the Democratic Primary. In the Republican Primary, 63.32 percent of voters went for Trump, and 34.62 percent voted for Nikki Haley. Following a poor showing … Continued
Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
Dave’s Hot Chicken, a fast-casual franchise, is coming to the Crossroads Place shopping center in Bailey’s Crossroads, Levin Management Corp. announced last week. The restaurant specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders in seven spice levels ranging from “no spice” to “Reaper.” Dave’s Hot Chicken also serves French fries, house-made kale slaw, mac and … Continued