New play at the Hub features friendship between Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson
Sasha Olinick By David Siegel Fairfax’s Hub Theatre is presenting the fully staged, world premiere of “The Secrets of the Universe (and other songs).” The production is based on little-known measures combating racism by two icons of 20th century America: African-American singer Marian Anderson and Jewish-American scientist Albert Einstein. Performances run through July 29. The … Continued
Proposal in the works for age-restricted housing on Gallows Road
One of several properties on Gallows Road affected by a development proposal. A year after the Christopher Cos. withdrew a proposal to develop 66 townhouses on a 9.5-acre property on Gallows Road, the company is coming back with plans for a smaller, age-restricted project consisting of a mix of single-family homes and townhomes. The project … Continued
Fire displaces three in West Falls Church
A fire on July 5 in the 3100 block of Wayne Road in the West Falls Church area of Fairfax County displaced three residents, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. When firefighters from Fairfax County and Arlington County arrived at 5:44 a.m., they observed fire coming from the rear of the two-story, single-family … Continued
Large distribution center under construction in industrial area of Mason District
An illustration of the Capital Distribution Center. [Ridge] The building at 6885 Commercial Drive in Springfield that was formerly used for printing the Army Times, and later USA Today, has been reduced to a pile of rubble. Ridge, the industrial development arm of Transwestern Development Co., purchased the 11.3-acre site in December 2017 from Journal … Continued
Frost has a new principal
Harris Anthony Harris has been named principal of Frost Middle School. Harris had been assistant principal at Poe Middle School since 2014, and before that, was an assistant principal at Frost. He began his career at Fairfax County Public Schools in 2000 as a marketing education teacher at Herndon High School and also taught business … Continued
Student volunteer receives scholarship
Annandale Christian Community for Annandale, a coalition of local churches, presented its 2018 Making a Difference Award to Faiz Adem, a graduate of Annandale High School. The annual award provides a $500 college scholarship and a plaque to a student who has given back to their community through volunteer service. Adem came to the United … Continued
We’re taking a break
The Annandale Blog is taking a brief summer break. We’ll have a lot to catch up on when we resume posting. The blog should be up and running again by July 5. Hope you all have a fun and safe Fourth of July!
2018 public safety bond includes funds for projects in Mason District
The Mason Police station shares a building with the Mason District Government Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its June 19 meeting, authorized a $182 million public safety bond referendum that includes $13 million for improvements to the Seven Corners Fire Station and $23 million for the Mason Police District. The bond referendum … Continued
Release the Craycken joins Taste of Annandale
Release the Craycken is in Seoul Plaza. Release the Craycken, a restaurant specializing in crayfish and chicken, is the first restaurant to sign up for the fourth annual Taste of Annandale. The Taste of Annandale is a community festival on Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with food, live entertainment, a 5K race, children’s programming, a … Continued
Paws for pets: Teddy the terrier is a spunky diva
This is the second blog post in a new series focusing on readers’ pets. Theodore, also known as Teddy, “is a spunky little pup with a lot of personality,” says Chelsea Place of Annandale. She adopted the six-year-old terrier mix in 2012 when his first owners were looking for a new home for him. “He … Continued
Craft brewery opens in Falls Church
Audacious Aleworks is a popular gathering spot in Falls Church. Five years ago, Annandale resident Brian Reinoehl walked into the Bad Wolf Brewery in Manassas and had a thought, “I want to do this.” Reinoehl and his business partner Mike Frizzell opened their own brewery, Audacious Aleworks at 110 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church, in May. … Continued
Summer concert series opens with dance from Taiwan
Young members of the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe perform a dance called Little Dolls. The free outdoor Spotlight by Starlight summer concert series is in full swing. The shows at Ossian Hall Park got started Saturday, June 16, with Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night, as a large crowd gathered on the lawn to enjoy several dance … Continued
Afterschool groups build leadership skills among local Asian-American youths
AALEAD members work on a stream cleanup project. [Photos: AALEAD] Lower-income Asian-American students at Holmes and Poe middle schools and Annandale High School are learning leadership skills and setting goals for academic success through a regional organization called Asian American Youth Leadership Empowerment and Development (AALEAD). After-school groups in those schools provide a variety of … Continued
CVS installs boxes for safe opioid disposal
CVS Health is installing medication disposal units in 32 of its pharmacies in Virginia in an effort to prevent opioids from getting into the hands of addicts. Local CVC pharmacies on the list include stores at 7205 Little River Turnpike in central Annandale and 8124 Arlington Blvd. in the Yorktown Center in Falls Church. “This … Continued
Library Friends groups are fighting county eviction threat
A library book sale organized by the Friends of George Mason Library. Library Friends groups are engaged in a bitter dispute with the administrators of the Fairfax County Public Libraries (FCPL), who they say are trying to control their finances and are threatening to kick them out of the library if they don’t sign a … Continued