Former antiques center could be redeveloped
This building has been vacant for months. The status of the Antiques & Art Emporium at 7120 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, is uncertain as the building has been declared unsafe by the Fairfax County fire marshal and all the shop owners have had to leave. The landlord, Matt Riesett of Maryland, has not informed the … Continued
New bus shelters are being installed
A brand-new bus shelter on Columbia Pike. Bus riders in the Parklawn area have two new shelters to relax in while waiting for their trip toward Arlington or D.C. One is in front of Barcroft Plaza; the other is between Arcadia Road and Chaco Road. Four more shelters along Columbia Pike are expected be replaced … Continued
New residents of Oak Hill enjoy ‘owning a piece of history’
Oak Hill is all that’s left of the 23,000-acre Ravensworth Tract. Joe Braceland, the new owner of Oak Hill, the oldest house in Annandale, didn’t even know the mansion existed six months ago. Joe, his wife Laura, their two daughters, ages 9 and 13, and their two cats moved into the historic property this … Continued
Annandale Burger King temporarily closed
The Burger King on Columbia Pike in Annandale closed Oct. 23. People concerned the fast food restaurant is following in the footsteps of Wendy’s can relax – Burger King is just temporarily closed for remodeling. The Wendy’s at 4042 Little River Turnpike closed permanently in August. Burger King is going to be completely redone, with … Continued
Holmes Middle School celebrates 50th anniversary
The Holmes Middle School orchestra performs during the 50th anniversary celebration. Students, teachers, alumni, and community members celebrated the 50th anniversary of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School in Lincolnia Oct. 21 with musical performances, reminiscences, a 5K run/walk, dedication of a new Little Free Library, and cake. School board member Sandy Evans presents a school … Continued
Falls Church HS brings Homecoming to the streets
The Marching Jaguars lead the Falls Church High School Homecoming Parade. [Photos by Jason Anderson] Falls Church High School brought some school spirit into the community Oct. 20 as the annual Jaguar Homecoming Parade wound through the neighborhood. The cheerleaders and volleyball players. After the parade, the FCHS community came together for a tailgate celebration … Continued
Planning Commission approves townhouse community in Seven Corners
The new townhouse would be built in the area labled “subject property.” The Fairfax County Planning Commission agreed Oct. 19 to endorse a rezoning application to permit the construction of 37 townhouses in Seven Corners on the site of a medical office building. The next step is a hearing before the Board of Supervisors Oct. … Continued
Section of Holmes Run Stream Valley Trail to close for emergency sewer repair project
Holmes Run Stream Valley. [City of Alexandria] A short section of Holmes Run Stream Valley Trail will be closed, starting the week of Oct. 23, for an emergency project to repair a sanitary sewer line, the Fairfax County Park Authority reports. Depending on the level of repairs required, an approximately 1,500-foot section of trail could … Continued
Tomorrow is Tag Day for the Annandale High School Orchestras
The Masquerade Concert is next week. Saturday, Oct. 21, is Tag Day for the Annandale High School Orchestras. Student musicians will be knocking on doors asking for donations to supplement the funds provided by Fairfax County Public Schools. Contributions from generous community members will be used to purchase instruments, uniforms, and sheet music. Donations can also … Continued
Annandale’s oldest house is open to the public on Oak Hill Day, Oct. 21
The public will have a chance to take a peek inside the historic Oak Hill mansion on Saturday. Oak Hill, an 18th century Georgian-style house at 4716 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, is all that remains of the Ravensworth Tract, which dates back to the 1670s and once encompassed 22,000 acres. Oak Hill is privately owned … Continued
Neighbors say their concerns about the Bailey’s Crossroads homeless shelter not addressed
A conceptual drawing of the new Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter. People who live or own businesses near the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter on Moncure Road are concerned that the problems surrounding that shelter won’t be resolved when it’s replaced by a new facility a few blocks away on Seminary Road. Construction of a new, larger … Continued
Annandale resident wins the scavenger hunt
The Annandale Blog table at the Taste of Annandale. Congratulations to Liz Berbano, the winner of the Annandale Blog scavenger hunt at the Taste of Annandale. The contest called for people to answer simple questions related to the vendors at the Pct. 14 street festival. The prize is a $50 gift certificate from Amazon. Berbano, … Continued
Public invited to dialogue on community featuring art by local youths
Art projects by youths displayed at a community dialogue session in May at Dar Al-Hijra Islamic Center. The public is invited to “Re-Imagining Community Through Art,” a dialogue inspired by artworks created by local youths on the topic: “What’s your vision for a better community.” The session is Saturday, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m., at the … Continued
‘Lucky’ lucks out at the Taste of Annandale pet contest
Chelsea with Theodore and Jefferson with Lucky. Oct. 14 was a very lucky day for Jefferson Soto, as his puppy, Lucky, won him a $100 gift certificate as the top winner in the best-dressed pet contest at the Taste of Annandale. The contest was hosted by Chico’s Natural Pet Market (6349-A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza), … Continued
Weekend crimes include robbery, reckless driving
Police investigate armed robbery at Euro Market. [FCPD] The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area during the weekend. A group of people robbed the Euro Market at the Mobil gas station at 6318 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners at around 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 13. The group entered … Continued