Chico’s invites the public to a foster dog event
Poseidon Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue seeks foster parents to care for dogs until permanent homes are found for them. The all-volunteer nonprofit is hosting an adoption event Feb. 11 at Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza, noon-3 p.m. The organization, based in the Shenandoah Valley, wants to find more foster parents in Northern Virginia, says … Continued
New Annandale boutique to offer wedding gowns, consignments, and classes
A new shop set to open March 1 in Annandale, called The Space, will offer a mix of fabulous wedding gowns and party dresses for sale or rent, curated consignment clothing and accessories, furniture, and home décor items. The Space, at 7224 Columbia Pike, is in the building vacated by Princessland in September. Nabi Kim … Continued
Mathnasium offers after-school math tutoring
Mathnasium instructor Daniel Eya Amame (left) has two math degrees, one earned in France and another from the University of Maryland in 2017. Instructor Alain Carbajal completed a bachelor’s degree in math from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017. If your child is struggling with math, there’s a new after-school tutoring center available to help. Mathnasium of … Continued
Students featured at unique Romeo and Juliet performance
Stevie Zimmerman By David Siegel Inspiring generations of theater-goers and music lovers alike is one of the aims of director Stevie Zimmerman. Her latest project connects the talents of the professional Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) with the music of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” and with the text of the Shakespeare play. The performance, combining music … Continued
Running festival set for Wakefield Park
The kids’ run at the 2017 Mason District Running Festival. Running coach Bernard Pesjak, the founder of running festivals at Mason District Park in 2016 and 2017, is planning a similar event for March 31 at Wakefield Park in Annandale. The Rise Run Shine Running Festival is aimed at “encouraging locals to live active and … Continued
Businesses object to Vulcan expansion
The Fairfax County Planning Commission agreed to defer a public hearing on a rezoning proposal from Vulcan Materials Co. to provide more time to resolve an issue on traffic backups at a nearby railroad spur. The hearing, originally scheduled for Jan. 24, is now set for March 1. Vulcan is proposing a major expansion of its … Continued
Nominations sought for new Annandale High School Hall of Fame
The Atoms Boosters Club is seeking nominations for its newly established Annandale High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The public is encouraged to nominate a former Annandale coach, athletic support person, or former Atom athlete who graduated at least 15 years ago. Nominations submitted by Feb. 5 will be considered for the 2018 class. Nominees … Continued
Rep. Connolly to bring Annandale High School student to State of the Union speech
Nicolle Uria on the volleyball court. When President Trump delivers his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, Annandale High School senior Nicolle Uria will be in the audience as a guest of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.). Uria is a bright, articulate student involved in many activities at AHS and the community and has big … Continued
Planning Commission endorses Community Business Center in Lincolnia
The busy intersection of Beauregard Street and Little River Turnpike. The creation of a Community Business Center (CBC) in Lincolnia cleared a hurdle, as the Fairfax County Planning Commission endorsed the concept Jan. 25. The Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on it for March 6. Under Phase 2 of the Lincolnia Planning … Continued
County seeks land rights for pedestrian improvements at Columbia Pike/Gallows Road
This intersection needs to be made safer for pedestrians. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 23 authorized a public hearing to consider the acquisition of land rights from three property owners to facilitate the construction of pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Gallows Road in Annandale. The hearing would be … Continued
Proposed adult daycare/banquet hall project delayed over parking concerns
The Kids’ Choice Center. [Photos from Ilryong Moon’s presentation at the Planning Commission hearing] A Fairfax County Planning Commission decision on the proposed Sunflower adult daycare facility and banquet hall facility proposed for Annandale scheduled for Jan. 25 has been deferred to March 1 to provide more time to resolve parking and other issues. The … Continued
Remains of human foot found in backyard now thought to be a bear paw
The partially decomposed body part found in a North Springfield backyard Jan. 20 that was initially identified as a human foot is now believed to be a bear paw, the Fairfax County Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced. A resident of the 5900 block of Brunswick Street had called the police after the gruesome … Continued
Teens charged with carjacking, auto theft
View of the suspect from Fairfax 1. [FCPD] Two teens were arrested Jan. 24 after stealing a car, crashing it, then attempting to carjack another one in the Springfield area of Mason District, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Andonis Martinez Turcios, 19, and a 17-year-old, both of Alexandria, were captured with help from the … Continued
Kruger’s antiques shop closing: Everything must sell
Kruger’s Antiques has been in Annandale for decades. Kruger’s Antiques Plus is being forced out of business, so the store is slashing the price of every item in an attempt to sell its inventory, says owner Kurt Kruger. The store has been at 7130 Little River Turnpike in Annandale for 39 years. The owner of … Continued
Jefferson Fire Station moves to temporary quarters
The temporary fire station on South Street. [Photos: FCFRD] Firefighting units from Jefferson Fire Station 18 began moving to temporary quarters at 6637 South Street in Falls Church Jan. 24, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. The relocation is necessary to allow the existing fire station to be demolish and replaced with a … Continued