Public invited to tour sustainable gardens
The Carosella residence. If you’ve always wanted to create a backyard oasis that focuses on sustainability, the annual Sustainable Garden Tour, hosted by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District, is a great way to see some examples. The 2018 tour, on Sunday, June 10, 1-5 p.m., features homes, a church, and a school … Continued
Mason Crest Elementary School gets new principal
Shin [FCPS] Sherry Shin has been named the principal of Mason Crest Elementary School, effective July 2, Fairfax County Public Schools announced May 15. Since Mason Crest’s first principal, Brian Butler left the school last year, Tim Stanley, a retired FCPS administrator, served as interim principal. Shin has served as assistant principal at Mason Crest … Continued
Absentee voting under way for June 12 primary
Absentee voting is underway for the primary elections on June 12. There will be Republican primary to select a candidate to run against Tim Kaine, the Democrat representing Virginia in the U.S. Senate. No Democratic candidates are running against Kaine. There are three candidates in the Republic primary for Kaine’s seat: Corey Stewart, chair of … Continued
Homeless population rose from 2017 to 2018
The future site of the Bailey’s Crossroads shelter and transitional housing facility on Seminary Road. Although the point-in-time count of homeless people was up slightly on Jan. 24, 2018, in the Fairfax County/Falls Church area compared to the previous year, the homeless population has been steadily decreasing over the past 10 years. There were 987 … Continued
Weekend crime report: robbery, drugs, larceny
Noriega Reyes An Alexandria man, Jorge Noriega Reyes, 26, was arrested for grand larceny and drug possession in the evening of May 11 in the 5500 block of Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. According to the FCPD, Noriega Reyes approached the victim, who was behind a business drinking with … Continued
Interactive art installation goes live in Seven Corners
The INOUT Cube. The Cube has been revealed. The interactive INOUT CUBE, the temporary public art installation in front of the Bank of America at the intersection of Routes 50 and 7 and Sleepy Hollow Road, went live on May 12. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, the artist team from the surcreative art studio, and leaders … Continued
Bambu to specialize in cold Vietnamese treats
The interior of Bambu is nearly completed. Bambu, a dessert/coffee shop opening soon in central Annandale, will specialize in chè, a sweet, layered Vietnamese dessert drink made with coconut milk or coconut water. Chè drinks have such ingredients as red beans, taro, pandan jelly, avocado, boba pearls, mung beans, lychee, and jackfruit. Add caption Bambu, … Continued
Pinecrest Golf Course gets an upgrade
Irises in bloom on the golf course. The Pinecrest Golf Course is getting an upgrade. A renovation of the indoor practice facility on the lower level is expected to be completed by the end of summer. State-of-the-art amenities include expanded hitting bays, an instructional bay with electronic swing analysis, and a golf simulator that gives … Continued
Youths, adults share insights on community
Some of the students in the Re-Imagining Community Initiative read their poems. “Don’t criticize what you don’t understand.” “Children are born with no knowledge of hate.” “Where there’s a sense of struggle, there’s a sense of hope.” “Wherever you are, give others a smile.” “Just because we are different, does not mean we are not … Continued
Sponsorships available for Taste of Annandale
A crowd gathers at the 2017 Taste of Annandale. Here’s a way for local business owners to increase the visibility of your business, attract new customers, and enhance your reputation as a leader in the community: Be a sponsor of the fourth annual Taste of Annandale. This community festival, scheduled for Oct. 13, along Tom … Continued
Outstanding Hispanic students awarded scholarships
Scholarship recipients The 15 Fairfax County seniors who received college scholarships from the Hispanic Leadership Alliance May 8 are an accomplished lot. The average GPA for the group is 3.9, and some will earn International Baccalaureate diplomas. Several students have after-school jobs to assist their families, yet still made time for extracurricular activities, school leadership … Continued
Public comment sought on transportation projects
The Seven Corners intersection. Two projects in the Annandale/Mason District area – a ring road in Seven Corners and intersection improvements along Braddock Road – are among the 60 transportation improvements listed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority for possible funding over the next six years. The NVTA is seeking public comment on which projects … Continued
Vulcan drops plans for asphalt plant
The Virginia Paving asphalt plant in Alexandria. Vulcan Materials has rescinded its request for an asphalt plant on its property in an industrial zone in Mason District, Supervisor Penny Gross advised nearby residents in an email. The company is still going forward with a rezoning and zoning special exception application to expand and restructure its … Continued
Edsall Park Swim Club looks forward to a great summer
This is the seventh article in our series on local pools submitted by pool board members. Previous articles focused on Annandale Swim & Tennis, Ravensworth Farm, Broyhill Crest, Glen Forest, Lincolnia Park, and Holmes Run pools. Want to promote your community pool? Submit an article and photos to [email protected]. The Edsall Park Pool is easily … Continued
‘Girlfriend’ at Signature: a tale of personal discovery with songs by Matthew Sweet
Lukas James Miller (standing) and Jimmy Mavrikes in “Girlfriend.” [Christopher Mueller] “Girlfriend,” currently appearing at Signature Theatre in Shirlington, is a sensitively constructed and gracefully performed coming-of-age musical about two late teen boys having an unexpected first crush that turns into love between them. The arc of this production is the journey of the two young men, … Continued