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
Culmore and Lake Barcroft: A study in contrasts
A food donation program in Culmore. The Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University released a report Nov. 28 that highlights the large disparity between the adjacent Culmore and Lake Barcroft communities. Culmore is one of 15 “islands of disadvantage” in Northern Virginia, the report states, “where people face multiple, serious challenges interspersed … Continued
Redevelopment considered for Landmark Plaza
The Plaza at Landmark on Little River Turnpike. The Lincolnia Planning District Study Task Force’s recommendation to designate an area surrounding the Little River Turnpike/N. Beauregard intersection as a Community Business Center (CBC) was presented to the Mason District Land Use Committee Nov. 28. The task force also proposes a Revitalization Area within the CBC … Continued
Motorcyclist killed in crash
A collision in the Falls Church area of Mason District has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, Mark Green-Smith, age 20, of Falls Church, the Fairfax County Police Department states. Officers were called to the intersection of Arlington Boulevard and South Street around 4 p.m. on Nov. 27 after a 2011 Nissan Versa and … Continued
Markham Street Cafe: bistro fare in a rustic setting
The Markham Street Café isn’t like anything else in Annandale. It’s a large space with great food, coffee, and tea – and welcomes guests who want to hang out and work or study. The café, at 4316 Markham Street, opened earlier this month. It’s in a long-vacant space that was formerly an Asian grocery store … Continued
‘Warning shot’ fired in Annandale
Brown The Fairfax County Police Department reports there was a “reckless discharge of a firearm” in the parking lot of the Tandoori Nights restaurant at 7137 Little River Turnpike around midnight on Nov. 23. “A dispute over a tab became physical and someone fired a ‘warning shot’ in the parking lot to scare the group … Continued
Stuart students can start thinking about a new mascot
JEB Stuart High School students and eighth-graders at Glasgow Middle School will be involved in the process to select a new mascot for Stuart. The Fairfax County School Board voted on Oct. 26 to rename the school Justice High School. At the same time, the board directed Superintendent Scott Brabrand to propose a plan for … Continued
Park Authority will seek a resident curator to care for the White Gardens
The house on the White Gardens property. Want to live free in a historic property in exchange for doing some rehabilitation and maintenance work? Fairfax County’s resident curator program could be for you. The program, authorized by the Board of Supervisors in 2014, is aimed at ensuring little-used, publicly owned historic properties are preserved for … Continued
School news: a Belvedere success story
Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga and Belvedere Principal Cecilia Vanderhye. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area and other school news. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. A Title I winner – Belvedere Elementary School has been named a National Title 1 … Continued
Bryan Hill appointed Fairfax County executive
Hill The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed Bryan Hill as county executive, effective Jan. 2. Hill has been the administrator and clerk to the Board of Supervisors of James City County, Va., since 2014. Previously, he spent seven years as deputy county administrator for Beaufort County, S.C. He replaces Edward L. Long, who retired … Continued