Townhouses proposed for Gallows Road
One of 11 houses on a property proposed for higher density. Fairfax County is considering an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to consolidate a group of properties along Gallows Road and allow increased density – which would pave the way for a townhouse development. The property is in Mason District between Gallows Road, Libeau Lane, … Continued
Annandale Road farm for sale
The farm on Annandale Road. The “farm” on Annandale Road is on the market for $3 million. The owners, Bobbi Ngo and her husband, have been growing vegetables and herbs on their 2.1-acre yard since they moved there more than 30 years ago. The house is a modest, brick two-story rambler built in 1951 with … Continued
School news: Science stars
Third-graders at Belvedere Elementary School organized a seed sale as part of a unit on economics. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Science Olympiad – Luther Jackson Middle School came in third overall, beating … Continued
VDOT to repave roads in Annandale and Barcroft area this summer
A paving vehicle used by VDOT in Annandale last summer. The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Northern Virginia summer repaving plan includes several streets in the Annandale area: Hummer Road Gallows Road/Annandale Road between the beltway and Annawood Court. Several streets in the Lake Barcroft and Barcroft Hills area, including Lakeview Drive, Whispering Lane, Oakwood Drive, … Continued
Lincolnia store robbed
Advance America [Google Maps] The Advance America payday and title lending outlet in the Plaza at Landmark shopping center in Lincolnia was hit with an armed robbery on April 6, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Two men entered the business at 6244-J Little River Turnpike at about 6 p.m. One held a gun … Continued
Fewer people are homeless
A dorm room at the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter. Fairfax County is making significant progress in reducing homelessness. According to the “Point in Time Count” carried out on Jan. 25, there were 964 people who were homeless in Fairfax County and the City of Falls Church. That’s a 47 percent decrease since a point in … Continued
Annandale area hit hard by severe storm
A tree fell on the Heritage Woods condo in Annandale. [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department] A severe storm April 6 with strong wind and heavy rain uprooted trees across the Annandale/Mason District area, damaging buildings and closing roads. There were also reports of flooding, downed power lines, and power outages throughout the area. A … Continued
School board increases elementary class sizes
By Jeffrey Longo The Fairfax County School Board has approved a measure increasing minimum elementary school class sizes from 17 to 18 students, school board chair Sandy Evans (Mason) told the audience at a School Budget Town Hall on April 3. Increasing the elementary class size formula floor by one student would save $4.7 million. … Continued
Youths are creating a vision of community through art
Some of the students involved in the GMU art project with Officer Kathleen O’Leary (center). Local residents are invited to a community dialogue and pop-up art exhibit on the theme “Youth Re-imagining Community” May 3 at the DarAl-Hijrah Islamic Center in Seven Corners. The event, hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community … Continued
Seven Corners residents raise traffic concerns at meeting on proposed townhouse project
Federal Hill, as seen from Arlington Boulevard. Residents of the Federal Hill townhouse community in Seven Corners raised concerns about traffic congestion at a community meeting April 3 on a proposal for 40 new townhouses next door at 6060 Arlington Blvd. The property, currently occupied by a medical building, is only accessible via a narrow … Continued
Fitness center moving into larger space in Annandale
Pablo Amaya and Rachel Martin in front of the new PR Performance Fitness location. PR Performance Fitness is moving to a new larger space at 4111 John Marr Drive in Annandale, It is expected to open within the next few weeks. The fitness studio was launched by Rachel Martin and Pablo Amaya, who formerly worked at … Continued
Developer secures vacant houses overrun by squatters
The vacant house at 3408 Washington Drive has been boarded up. The vacant houses on Washington Drive and Charles Street in Bailey’s Crossroads that had been taken over by homeless squatters were boarded up on March 31. Neighbors had been complaining for weeks about the properties, but Spectrum Development finally responded after WUSA Channel 9 … Continued
County tries new approach to curbing deer population
Faced with a budget shortfall and disappointing results in its archery program, Fairfax County is trying a new approach to reducing the deer population. Under the soon-to-be-launched Predator Pilot Program, the county will embed wild coyotes, wolves, and possibly a couple of “coywolves,” into local parks to reduce the number of deer. “The deer population … Continued
Aldi set to open on May 4
The Aldi sign was installed March 29. The Aldi grocery store at 7000 Columbia Pike in Annandale is scheduled to open on May 4, unless there are problems with the permits, says store manager Matt DeBenedetto. There will be a grand opening ceremony when the store opens for business at 9 a.m., with coupon giveaways … Continued
Gas station employees detain would-be robber
Hicks A man tried to rob the Exxon station at 7336 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, on March 29, but was rebuffed by the employees, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man entered the business at about 7:35 a.m., displayed a knife, and demanded money. Two employees inside refused and a struggle took place. The … Continued