Learn how climate change is affecting gardening
Hands On Harvests, the nonprofit organization that operates the new garden in the Eileen Garnett Civic Space on Columbia Pike in Annandale, is hosting three online gardening education programs. The first webinar, on Feb. 13, 7 p.m., is on gardening in a changing climate. Sara Via, a professor and climate extension specialist at the University … Continued
Third person dies from Annandale crash
The crash on Feb. 3 at the intersection of Braddock Road and Bradfield Drive in Annandale has claimed the life of a third person. Yan Zhou, 68, of Burke, has succumbed to the injuries she sustained in the crash, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Feb. 8. Hong Tang, 63, of Fairfax, died earlier … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Feb. 7 Feb. 6 Feb. 5 Feb. 4 Feb. 3 Feb. 2 Feb. 1
Police target crime at Fairmont Gardens
The Mason Police District reports “significant and positive outcomes” from a crime suppression effort at Fairmont Gardens in Annandale. Between Jan. 3 and Feb. 3, patrol officers and detectives charged 85 people with 137 crimes in the area around Wadsworth Court. There were 48 felony charges – including 23 drug arrests – and 99 misdemeanor … Continued
Amazon Fresh will open in Bailey’s Crossroads after all
Two big things are happening at the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Amazon Fresh grocery store that had been on hold since 2021 is back on track, and Floor & Decor is moving into the shopping center on Leesburg Pike, reports Senior Property Manager Joe Simi. Amazon has submitted plans to redo the interior … Continued
AHS music teacher brings home a Grammy
“It was a whirlwind,” says Annandale High School orchestra director Annie Ray of her time in Los Angeles at the Grammys to accept the 2024 Music Educator of the Year Award. “It was unbelievable. It was so cool to see what goes on behind the scenes,” Ray told Annandale Today. She met a slew of … Continued
Ramen restaurant coming to Pinecrest Plaza
Kajiken, a Japanese ramen restaurant, is going into the former Foxfire Grill space at Pinecrest Plaza. Foxfire closed in November. Kajiken specializes in abura soba, which it describes as “soupless ramen.” It’s made with thicker, chewier noodles than regular ramen and can be ordered with a variety of toppings and spices. Options include spicy cod … Continued
Casino bill off the table – at least for this year
The Virginia Senate Finance Committee voted on Feb. 6 to carry over for the next year a bill that would have allowed the development of a casino in Tysons. That means the General Assembly won’t act on the legislation at least until 2025. That will provide more time for research on the impact of a … Continued
FCPD officers arrest man wanted for murder in Maryland
Fairfax County police arrested a suspect in Annandale Feb. 6 who was wanted for a 2022 murder in Frederick, Md. The suspect, Hakeem Earnest Sampson, age 27, was wanted for the first-degree murder of Michael Isaih Olaniyi, the Frederick Police Department reported. Two suspects were identified; Benjamin Michael Johnson was arrested for the fatal … Continued
House passes assault weapons ban
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill banning the purchase, sale, and transfer of assault firearms and certain ammunition-feeding devices. The legislation, HB 2, was introduced by Del. Dan Helmer (D-Clifton). Violation would be a Class 1 misdemeanor. Among other legislation related to firearms, the House passed a bill (HB 22) that bans … Continued
Police identify victim of fatal crash
Fairfax County Police identified the victim of a fatal crash in Annandale Feb. 4. Annandale resident Yun Hu, a 72-year-old woman, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. She was a passenger in a 2006 Lexus RX 3301 that was involved in a crash with a 2024 BMW X6. Detectives from the FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit … Continued
Convenience store proposed for gas station
The owner of a Shell station in the Springfield area of Mason District is proposing to add a convenience store and double the number of fuel pumps. Petroleum Marketing Group Inc. is seeking a zoning special exception amendment for a major makeover of the gas station and repair shop at 5533 Backlick Road at the … Continued
Woman dies following a crash in Annandale
One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Braddock Road and Bradfield Road in Annandale on Feb. 4, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Seven adult occupants were taken to the hospital. One passenger, an adult male, was pronounced deceased on the way to the hospital. Two others are in life-threatening … Continued
Free tax help at Mason Government Center
The AARP Foundation is providing free tax preparation at the Mason Government Center. The Tax-Aide program is available on a walk-in basis at 6507 Columbia Pike in Annandale or by appointment. Call 703-249-9961 to reserve a spot. Operating hours are 1-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; and 9 … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez to highlight Mason District’s diversity
“We need to have a vision for Mason District,” and that vision is all about highlighting Mason District as the “cultural hub of Fairfax County,” Supervisor Andres Jimenez told a large crowd at an open house at the Mason Government Center on Feb. 2. “We’re going to put a spotlight on all the amazing … Continued