McKay lauded as the most experienced candidate for Board of Supervisors chair
Jeff McKay address supporters at his campaign kickoff event. Jeff McKay has the experience and competence it takes to be an effective chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Rep. Gerry Connolly said at McKay’s campaign kickoff event Jan. 12 in Springfield. McKay has represented the Lee District on the board for the past … Continued
Our first snowstorm of 2019: Be careful out there
With about 5.5 inches of snow blanketing the Annandale/Mason area – and more snow coming – just about any event you were planning to do today is probably canceled. Surprisingly, Fairfax County Public Schools has not yet announced that schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 14. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of … Continued
Middle schools get artists-in-residence
Chitra Sharma Students at three middle schools in the Annandale/Mason District area will have a chance to work with professional artists as part of ArtsFairfax’s Artist in Residency Program. Chitra Sharma, a screen printer, visual artist, and designer, will work with Glasgow Middle School art students on “The Glasgow Print Society” Feb. 11-28. Sharma will integrate social … Continued
Community cleanup scheduled for American Drive on Martin Luther King Day
Need a sofa? Someone dumped one on Americana Drive. UPDATE: This event has been postponed until Feb. 18, as more snow is predicted for this weekend. More than 40 people have already signed up. The public is invited to join a community cleanup of Americana Drive in Annandale on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 21, … Continued
Planning Commission delays decision on Gallows Road development
The site proposed for Woodburn Manor, as seen from Libeau Lane. The Fairfax County Planning Commission delayed a decision until Jan. 30 on an application for a special exception from Christopher Land to develop a large age-restricted community on Gallows Road. The proposed Woodburn Manor project would consist of 72 housing units, including 12 single-family … Continued
New Lima District restaurant offers Peruvian cuisine
The Tandoori Nights restaurant at 7137 Little River Turnpike in Annandale has a new name – Lima District Peruvian Kitchen – which reflects its revised menu. This is the place to go for lomo saltado, the traditional Peruvian mainstay that consists of marinated sirloin steak served with onions tomatoes, spices, fries, and rice ($16.99). Half … Continued
Orangetheory fitness studio opens Jan. 11
The Lake Barcroft Orangetheory fitness studio at 6341 Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza officially opens for business on Friday, Jan. 11. There will be a grand opening celebration 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. Orangetheory members sign up for one-hour full-body workout classes – usually three or four a week – that focus on endurance, strength, … Continued
More candidates running for Board of Supervisors
More candidates have surfaced since we last reported on the 2019 elections for the Board of Supervisors. There are now three candidates vying in a Democratic primary for BoS chair to succeed Sharon Bulova, who is not running for re-election: Tim Chapman, managing member of Chapman Development LLC and former chair of the Virginia Housing … Continued
FCPS invites furloughed federal workers to consider substitute teaching
NOTE: This event is full. FCPS added a second hiring event Jan. 15, 2-4:40 p.m., same location. To support families affected by the federal government shutdown, Fairfax County Public Schools will continue its current practice to ensure that no FCPS student will go hungry and will sponsor a hiring event for furloughed federal employees. Breakfast … Continued
Jackson MS principal moving on
Lehman Chad Lehman, the principal of Luther Jackson Middle School, announced Jan. 8 that he is leaving to take on a new job as principal of Centreville High School. Lehman’s final day at Jackson will be Jan. 11. Assistant Principal Rohini Tohan will serve as acting principal until the next principal is in place. Over … Continued
Little League is raising funds for a restroom project at Pine Ridge Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority has approved the installation of a permanent structure to house restrooms and a concession stand at Pine Ridge Park in Annandale, a project sought by the Annandale-North Springfield Little League. To make this project a reality, however, the ANSLL has to raise approximately $300,000, says the league’s president, Don Pedersen. … Continued
Man attacked with baseball bat and robbed
A man was robbed after using a bank ATM machine on Little River Turnpike by Wadsworth Court in Annandale shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 4, the Fairfax County Police Department states. The victim was walking on the service road when he was approached by a group of six men. One of them struck him … Continued
Board of Zoning Appeals will consider whether a house can be used as a temple
The Goddess of Heaven Temple. [DPZ] This story has been updated. Scroll to the end. The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to consider at its Jan. 9 meeting whether the Goddess of Heaven Temple, a Buddhist place of worship, should be allowed to remain in a converted residential structure at 3309 Magnolia … Continued
Girls assaulted in Annandale
Updated: Police released a sketch of the suspect (right) on Jan. 8. Two young girls were assaulted in Annandale Jan. 5, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Two girls, age 11 and 13, were walking in the 7900 block of Charles Thomson Lane, near Americana Drive, around 6:30 p.m., when they were approached by a … Continued
Gary Aiken launches campaign for Mason District supervisor
Gary Aiken, the treasurer of the Fairfax County Republican Committee, has launched a campaign to represent Mason District the Board of Supervisors. If no other candidates surface, Aiken would face off against Mason Supervisor Penny Gross in the Nov. 5 election. “Fairfax County is becoming less wealthy and less of a desired destination,” Aiken states … Continued