Parklawn Little League field to be upgraded
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has awarded the Mason District Little League a grant for renovating the diamond infield at Parklawn Park in Lincolnia. The $12,945 Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant requires the MDLL to contribute matching funds to complete the $25,891 project. The project includes a new infield area, regrading the field, and … Continued
Police seek bike shop thieves
Fairfax County has released images of suspects responsible for burglaries at the Bicycle Pro Shop at the Ravensworth Shopping Center in North Springfield. The first burglary took place on May 21 at about 4 a.m. The burglars smashded the front door of the business, at 5230 Port Royal Road, and stole over $9,000 worth of … Continued
Help identify a man found deceased in Culmore
Fairfax County Police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man found deceased in an apartment building at the Olde Salem Village apartments in Culmore. They do not suspect foul play. On April 6, around 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Argyle Drive for the report of an adult male … Continued
Food vendor applications available for the Taste of Annandale
Attention restaurant, food truck, and catering company owners: Applications are now available to sign up for the 2024 Taste of Annandale. The 2023 event drew thousands of hungry attendees, and the 2024 event, on Sept. 21, is anticipated to be even more popular. Visit this page on the Taste of Annandale website for links to the applications, … Continued
White Gardens house demolished
The Fairfax County Park Authority has torn down the house at the John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens. The Park Authority announced plans to demolish the house over a year ago and restore the property as a community park. The house was heavily damaged when a tree fell on it during a storm in … Continued
New principal selected for Justice HS
Sean Rolon, an assistant principal at Falls Church High School, has been named principal of Justice High School, Fairfax County Public Schools announced May 30. Rolon begins his new position on June 20. He succeeds Tiffany Narcisse. In March, Narcisse said she accepted a new job as a principal in Bahrain. Before his current position … 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: May 29 May 28 May 27 May 26 May 25 May 24 May 23
Developer proposes converting Annandale office building to housing
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Falls Church HS student launches a glass recycling business
For those who see the benefit of recycling but find it cumbersome to bring their glass bottles and jars to a county bin, Falls Church High School student Sam Ross has a solution. Ross launched a business, called Glass Goat, that does it for you. The company gives customers a blue bin to fill up … Continued
Winning lottery ticket purchased at Annandale Giant
Isaac Dompreh, a statistician from the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, won $205,000 from a lottery ticket he bought at the Giant on 7137 Columbia Pike in Annandale, the Virginia Lottery announced. Dompreh said he hopes to use his winnings to pay off his student loans. He used Easy Pick to randomly select five numbers … Continued
Preschool expansion proposed
The owner of a home-based childcare center in Annandale is seeking a zoning special exception to convert the property to a preschool. Reena Abu-Taleb described the proposal at the Mason District Land Use Committee meeting on May 28. The Annandale Children’s Academy, at 5116 Columbia Road, currently serves 10 children, ages 4-5, in an addition … Continued
Restaurant/carryout business coming to Annandale
The vacant building at 7109 Columbia Pike in Annandale has been leased to a restaurant/carryout business, according to a building permit filed with Fairfax County. That building has been vacant since Tobacco Luxe closed at the end of 2023.
Justice HS community urged to take a survey on parking
A working group formed to consider parking solutions for Justice High School urges community members to take a survey on their preferences. Access the survey here. The survey can be completed by both parents and guardians of Justice students and community members who live near Justice but have no connection with Fairfax County Public Schools. … Continued
Annandale antique store will become a coffee shop
A coffee shop is in the works for the ground floor of an office building at 7601 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The owner, Fady Jouda, hopes to open the café, called Petra, in two or three months. He plans to focus on coffee and pastries. Meanwhile, Jouda is using the space for Petra Design, … Continued
Annandale event celebrates Asian Heritage
Annandale celebrated Asian Pacific Heritage Month on Saturday with dance performances, crafts, and lawn games. The event, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia Pike, was hosted by the Fairfax County Community Revitalization (OCR) office. The county’s showmobile featured a Chinese yo-yo performance, a Polynesian dance by Lydia “Lili u” Ortiz of D.C. … Continued