Misery by the yard
By Robert Schwaninger There are many times in our lives when we will open a drawer and pull out an object that is wholly foreign to us. At first, we may not be able to identify its use. We certainly can’t pinpoint its origin. And we know that we haven’t used it for at least … Continued
Public input sought for urban design guidelines
An example of a pleasant streetscape from the OCR Urban Design Guidelines. [Rhodeside & Harwell] What kind of paving should be used on sidewalks in redevelopment areas? How can streets be designed to promote walkability? Should large, open parking lots be discouraged? These are the kinds of questions addressed in the Urban Design Guidelines that … Continued
New agreement clarifies role of SROs
Officer James Cottom, an SRO at Lake Braddock Secondary School. [FCPD] A revised Memorandum of Understanding between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Police Department FCPD clarifies the the role of School Resource Officers (SROs), with the goal of better protecting students’ rights. The school board approved the new SRO July 26. … Continued
Body found in Annandale backyard
The body of a deceased man was discovered in the wooded area of a backyard by a homeowner on the 3400 block of Holly Road, Annandale, at about 5 p.m. on July 27, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The body was in advanced stage of decomposition. The FCPD says there are so far no … Continued
Stuart High School trophies will not be removed
The rumors about the trophies, banners, and other memorabilia with the Stuart name being removed from Justice High School are false, states Fairfax County Public Schools Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga. “The trophies, banners, and plaques earned for athletic or academic achievements under the Stuart High School name will remain on display at the … Continued
Town center on Landmark Mall site could include Inova Alexandria Hospital
Landmark Mall The City of Alexandria expects to start a community engagement process in October or November on a revised plan for transforming the Landmark Mall site into a mixed-used town center. Th Howard Hughes Corp. is once again redoing its redevelopment plans for the site, as the company is in negotiations for acquiring the … Continued
Volunteers sought for Justice Pyramid School Resource Fair
Members of the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club and other volunteers assemble school supplies for last year’s school resource fair. Families in the Justice High School pyramid are invited to a Back-to-School Resource Fair at the school Aug. 9, 1-4 p.m., to collect free school supplies, get free vision and health screenings, get free haircuts, meet … Continued
Adult day care center proposed for Annandale church
Calvery Church of the Nazarene. The Friends Health Care Team Inc. is seeking county approval to open an adult day care center in space leased at Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Annandale. The day care program would operate during weekdays and Saturdays, when the church is not being used. The building is on a … Continued
Help find Nemo
Nemo A lovely cat named Nemo has been missing for more than a week. He is mostly an outdoor cat who lives in Parklawn behind Barcroft Plaza and Barcroft Mews. Nemo is a Maine Coon with green eyes. He was last seen around Parklawn Elementary School on the evening of July 15. While his caretaker … Continued
Woodburn’s new principal grew up in the area
Richmond Katharine Richman, the new principal of Woodburn Elementary School, is no stranger to the area. Richman grew up in Annandale, and went to Camelot Elementary School, Luther Jackson Middle School, and Falls Church High School. “The Falls Church Pyramid has always been close to my heart,” Richman says. “I’m excited to connect with the … Continued
Tornado damages property at Thomas Jefferson High School
A tornado in Lincolnia damaged a shipping container. [Photos by Andrew Shearer via Twitter] A tornado touched down briefly at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology at 4:54 a.m. July 24, the National Weather Service confirmed. The EF-0 tornado lasted about one minute. According to the NWS, it “touched down briefly just south of … Continued
Paws for pets: Lacey and Lynx need a home
Lacey The Paws for Pets series focuses on pets – dogs, cats, birds, fish, ferrets, geckos, snakes, or whatever you have. Here’s one example, and here’s another. If you would like us to publish a post about your pet, send us a brief story – or just a few sentences – and a photo to [email protected]. … Continued
Vandalized church invites community to interfaith ‘United Against Hate’ service
Donated quilts cover some of the damaged pews at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, which has been hit by seven incidents of vandalism and hateful graffiti in recent weeks, invites the community to an interfaith United Against Hate service Wednesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. The church is on the western edge of Annandale, at … Continued
Edu-Futuro works with Latino families to strengthen relationships
Youths in an Edu-Futuro program write down their dreams and goals. Edu-Futuro obscured their faces to protect their identity. A new program in Annandale is aimed at improving communication among Latino parents and their children. Strengthening Families is presented in Spanish by an organization based in Arlington called Edu-Futuro. Classes for parents and youths age … Continued
Public invited to meeting on urban design guidelines
Design guidelines address outdoor features, such as the wide sidewalks, benches, planters, streetlights, building facades, and signage in the Mosaic District. The Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is revising the urban design guidelines for areas designated as revitalization districts, such as Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners. The public is invited to learn more … Continued