May 23, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
Pinecrest School

Get a jump on holiday shopping at craft bazaar

#churches, #shopping

The annual craft bazaar at AUMC. [Photos by Cyra Doty] Get your holiday shopping done early at a craft bazaar at Annandale United Methodist Church Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The church is at 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale.  More than 35 crafters and artisans will be on hand offering jewelry, ornaments, greeting cards, fabric art, … Continued

The Nov. 7 election is critical for Virginia

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Sign at Mason Government Center. In less than a week, Virginians will elect a new governor, other statewide officials, and members of the General Assembly. There’s a school bond on the ballot, too. It’s a critical election in which the Democrats are hoping to retain control of the three top statewide offices, while a slate … Continued

Pedestrian struck on Evergreen Lane

#accidents, #pedestrians
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A 57-year-old man was critically injured by a car while crossing Evergreen Lane near Alpine Drive in Annandale shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, says officer Tara Gerhard of the Fairfax County Police Department. The driver stayed on the scene and has not been charged. The victim was transported to a hospital with life-threatening … Continued

Have a spooktacular but safe Halloween!

#holidays, #safety
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Here are some safety tips. For trick-or-treaters and their parents: Children should only visit homes that have porch lights on. Plan and discuss your child’s route if you are not joining them. Inspect your children’s candy before they eat it — especially for any food allergies. Make sure children know their phone number and address — and … Continued

Students capture images of the Taste of Annandale

Runners in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race. [Sindi Maltez-Meija] Several high school students took pictures at the Taste of Annandale Oct. 14 for a nonprofit organization called Images for Good. Images for Good was founded by Kevin Krisco to provide photographic support to service organizations and programs while helping teens, veterans, and other volunteers build skills, gain … Continued

School news: Science and history

#education, #schools

Braddock students plant ferns for a bioretention project. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Bioretention project – Students in grades 3-5 at Braddock Elementary School worked with the Fairfax County Stormwater Team to … Continued

Annandale has a parade

#community events, #entertainment
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Columbia Pike was closed for a while this morning for the annual Annandale Parade sponsored by the local chamber of commerce. Scout troops, schools, businesses, a marching band, Bolivian dancers, local clubs, fire trucks, politicians, and more made their way down the street. Many paraders handed out candy to kids in Halloween costumes. [There are … Continued

Proposed redevelopment project at Graham Park Plaza downsized

#housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #retail
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The new project is shown in yellow. [Federal Realty] Federal Realty Investment Trust has downsized its plans for transforming the western half of Graham Park Plaza into a mixed-use development. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors had approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment last December allowing construction of 248 multifamily housing units on top of community-serving … Continued

Spooky happenings in Sleepy Hollow

#community events, #holidays

Halloween is a big deal at Cat Tallant’s house – a really big deal. More than 100 lifelike figures, many of them animatronic, cover the entire front and backyard. There are skeletons, witches, Dracula, monsters, ghouls, graveyards, and much, much more. Many are lit by individual spotlights, and some are sound activated, have moving eyes, … Continued