Volunteers clean up Americana Drive
The latest cleanup on Americana Drive in Annandale, on June 7, yielded 137 bags of trash along the roadway and Accotink Creek. Nearly 60 people showed up to volunteer, including members of Friends of Accotink Creek; the Young Men’s Service League; Team Rubicon, a nonprofit that helps communities clean up after disasters; Boy Scout Troop … Continued
Annandale Terrace celebrates 60th anniversary
By Shane Gomez The past, present, and future came together on a sunny Thursday evening in Annandale, as Annandale Terrace Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary. The May 5 event included remarks by Principal Ingrid Badía and several teachers, a xylophone performance by students, creation of a time capsule, a guided tour, and an exhibit … Continued
Small trash haulers oppose a Unified Sanitation District
If Fairfax County establishes a Unified Sanitation District, it would kill his business, says Phillip LeMaster, the owner of Garby Disposal Services. Under the USD proposal, the county would take over trash and recycling and engage a company to handle all waste collection in a single region. State law requires a five-year waiting period before … Continued
Seven Corners church renovation to include a community performance space
First Christian Church in Seven Corners is planning to create a community hub as part of a major renovation project. The upgrade will coincide with the construction of apartments for seniors next to the church. The affordable housing project, Kindred Crossing, is being developed by Wesley Housing in partnership with the church. The plan, approved … Continued
Yemeni coffee spot coming to Seven Corners
Qahwah, a Yemeni café offering coffee drinks, and Karaz Lounge, a hookah bar, are coming to a long-vacant building at 6315 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners. The Emessa restaurant occupied the building for about a year before it closed in December 2019. Before that, the building housed the Seven Corners Pub.
Democrats schedule firehouse primary for 11th congressional district
The 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee issued a “call to caucus,” scheduling a firehouse primary for Saturday, June 28, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., to select a Democratic nominee to fill the vacancy in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. The committee hasn’t yet scheduled voting locations for the firehouse primary. To encourage greater participation, the committee has also … Continued
Weapon scanners are now permanent at Annandale HS
By Shane Gomez Passing through a weapon detection scanner is now a permanent procedure for students arriving at Annandale High School. The scanners were set up at Annandale to help staff prepare for the start of the 2025-26 school year, when weapon detection scanners will be implemented in all high schools, according to a May … Continued
Lt. gov. candidate Aaron Rouse vows to stand up for democracy
Virginia Sen. Aaron Rouse says he is running for lieutenant governor because democracy is under threat from the Trump administration. “If we don’t step up and fight back to protect it, then our democracy will be over,” Rouse told a gathering in Arlington on June 5. “They tried to come for women’s rights. They’re still … Continued
Property owner hosts weekend yard sales
The owners of a house in a commercial area in Annandale plan to open a bicycle shop, but meanwhile, are holding yard sales in front of the property on Saturdays and Sundays. The building, at 7261 Maple Place, is used for storage. It was formerly an art and frame shop. That shop relocated a couple of … Continued
Attorney general candidate Shannon Taylor would challenge Trump’s executive orders
Attorney General candidate Shannon Taylor says if elected, she will challenge President Trump’s executive orders, unlike current Attorney General Jason Miyares, who failed to do so and failed to stand up for Virginians. Taylor is running in the Democratic Primary on June 17. Voting is already underway. Voting at satellite locations, including the Mason Government … Continued
Police launch summer crime initiative
The Fairfax County Police Department has kicked off its Summer Crime Initiative, with plans to focus in June on increasing law enforcement visibility around establishments that attract an increased number of criminal disturbances. The effort will include the following actions: During June, July, and August, the police department will partner with the Crime Analysis Unit … Continued
Planning Commission advances multifamily proposal in Willow Run neighborhood
The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted June 4 to recommend that a nomination for a multifamily housing project next to the Willow Run neighborhood in Annandale be added to the Comprehensive Plan Work Program. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt a work program on June 10. The proposed project has generated a huge … Continued
Speed camera to be installed at Belvedere Elementary
The Fairfax County Police Department is installing speed cameras at 10 additional schools. Three schools are being added in the first group, including Belvedere Elementary School on Columbia Pike in Mason District. A 30-day warning period will begin on July 2, with citations issued beginning on Aug. 18. Citations will begin Sept. 17 for the … Continued
Major upgrade planned for Tysons mall
The owner of the Tysons Corner Center is planning a major investment in the DMV’s biggest mall, the Washington Business Journal reports. The Macerich Co. is planning a “strategic redevelopment” to turn the mall’s west end – from Bloomingdale’s to Macy’s – into “a vibrant and walkable retail, dining, and entertainment district.” According to an … Continued
Man tries to abduct child in Annandale
Police arrested a man after he tried to lure a child into his vehicle in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Officers responded to the 3400 block of Hemlock Drive in Annandale for a suspicious person report shortly before 9 a.m. on June 3. A child was waiting for a school bus near Wadsworth … Continued