Armed carjacking and robbery in Mason District
Updated Dec. 13 – The Fairfax County Police Department’s weekend crime report includes a robbery and an armed carjacking in Mason District. A man who had advertised a game console for sale was robbed on Dec. 8. He had agreed to meet a potential buyer at about 6:15 p.m. in the 6500 block of Little River Turnpike. … Continued
New ‘micro-school’ coming to Mason District
An Acton Academy. A small private school, associated with the Acton Academy network, is expected to open in Mason District next fall. A location hasn’t been nailed down yet, but there are two possibilities, both churches. One is in the West Falls Church area near Route 50, and the other is in Seven Corners, says … Continued
Public invited to learn about redistricting
The Springfield-Annandale branch of the American Association University Women invites the public to learn about efforts to end gerrymandering and promote fair redistricting in Virginia. This is the topic of the group’s next meeting, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., in the Braddock District supervisor’s office, 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Brian Cannon, executive director of OneVirginia2021, … Continued
‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ will delight the whole family
Amanda Ranowsky as Tock and Susan Kaplan as the Spelling Bee in “The Phantom Tollbooth.” [Chip Gertzog/Providence Players] By David Siegel “For our 20th anniversary season, we wanted to do something non-traditional in the holiday time slot. We have always liked the idea of presenting a fantasy rather than a traditional holiday show,” says Chip … Continued
Supervisors streamline process for repurposing office buildings
An apartment in a former office building in Alexandria’s West End that has been transformed into a flexible E-loft concept, allowing tenants use their units for living or working. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has made it easier for developers to convert obsolete office buildings and stores to other uses, such as housing, schools, … Continued
Driver charged with hit-and-run in Annandale
White Jackie White II, a 44-year-old resident of Fairfax Station was arrested by the Fairfax County Police Department after leaving the scene of an accident on Gallows Road near Annandale Road at about 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 5. After a driver left the scene of a two-vehicle crash, a police officer spotted a car that … Continued
Supervisors approve Annandale pilot projects
Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 authorized $125,000 from the Economic Development Support Fund to begin planning for the implementation of two “Annandale pilot projects.” These projects consist of a pop-up civic plaza and an “open streets event” to be implemented in spring 2018. These are two of the … Continued
Oakwood School plans an expansion
Oakwood School is housed in a former church. Oakwood School, a private school in Annandale focused on students in grades 1-8 with learning disabilities, is planning an expansion. The school, located in a former church building at 7201 Braddock Road, has applied for a rezoning and special exception. A couple of years ago, Oakwook … Continued
Vinyl record-pressing factory to open in January
One of Furnace’s record-pressing machines. The growing success of Furnace Record Pressing, a company based in Merrifield, has led to its decision to build a 50,000-square foot vinyl record-manufacturing plant in Mason District. The new plant is expected to open in January at 6315 Bren Mar Drive at in a building that used to house … Continued
Weekend crimes: assault on an officer and armed robbery
Among the crimes listed in the Fairfax County Police Department’s weekend crime recap is an arrest for assault on a law enforcement officer on Dec. 2 in Annandale. Officers responded to a noise complaint at about 1:13 a.m. and found a man yelling outside who appeared to be intoxicated on the 4400 block of Briarwood … Continued
Pinecrest School celebrates completion of new building
The new building on the Pinecrest campus. The Pinecrest School community gathered for an emotional ribbon-cutting event Dec. 4 to celebrate the completion of a new building. The private school, at 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, serves about 85 students in preschool through grade 6. Pinecrest Head of School Nicole McDermott speaks at the dedication of … Continued
Decorate A Vet volunteers spruce up local homes for the holidays
Firefighters and other volunteers decorate the Freeman family’s home at 1009 Hillwood Ave. About 100 volunteers put up holiday decorations at five local homes through the Decorate A Vet program on Dec. 2. This is the eighth year of the program, which was started by Jeff Jones, the owner of Classic Stonescaping of Falls Church. … Continued
The Block’s DMV Night Market brings positive energy to Annandale
Is Annandale poised for a renaissance sparked by young food entrepreneurs? The DMV Night Market this weekend organized by Arturo Mei, the founder of The Block, is a step in the right direction. The Block itself, as well as the new Markham Street Café, are also encouraging signs. The Night Market, featuring food trucks, a DJ, … Continued
The Annandale cannon needs some work
If there are any Boy Scouts in the area looking for a good Eagle Scout project – here’s an idea. The Annandale cannon, the landmark at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Backlick Road, has fallen into disrepair and needs to be restored. American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976, based nearby at Daniels Avenue, is in … Continued
The Block hosts a Night Market
The Block The Block, the collection of eateries at 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, is hosting its first DMV Night Market this Saturday and Sunday with more than 20 street food vendors, live music, DJs, and games. The event is not only at night; it starts at noon on both Dec. 2 and 3 and … Continued