Casa d’Mama has closed
Casa D’Mama Pizzaria, an Annandale mainstay for the past 45 years or so, appears to be permanently closed. The family-operated restaurant at 7406 Little River Turnpike specialized in New York-style pizza, subs, calzones, and Italian and Greek entrees. The door is locked, and the phone number is not in service. The Casa d’Mama website says … Continued
ArtsFairfax launches public art challenge
ArtsFairfax launched a Public Art Locator Challenge, a social media scavenger hunt to help the nonprofit promote its Public Art Locator and add to its database of “found art.” Local art enthusiasts are invited to submit a selfie on Facebook or Instagram with an example of public art from ArtsFairfax’s Public Art Locator or upload … Continued
Hearings set on zoning changes for electrical substations
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 authorized hearings on a zoning amendment for electrical substations. The Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for Oct. 16, and the Board of Supervisors hearing will be on Dec. 9. According to the board meeting documents, new rules are needed because most new electrical substations are associated … Continued
Northern Virginia leaders blast Youngkin for failing to address unemployment crisis
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay and Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell issued a joint statement condemning Republican state leaders for failing to address the county’s unemployment crisis. “We are dismayed by the staggering rise in unemployment across Fairfax County, which has reached levels not seen since mid-2021,” the letter states. The … Continued
Seven Corners office buildings sold
The two high-rise office buildings at the Seven Corners intersection recently sold for 13 percent less than what they were acquired for six years ago, the Washington Business Journal reports. Sage Ventures bought the two 13-story office towers at 6400 and 6402 Arlington Blvd. from BoundTrain Real Estate in June for $33.7 million. BoundTrain bought … Continued
Enjoy an afternoon with the dogs
Dogs and their human companions are invited to a Dog Days of Summer event Saturday, July 19, 1-4 p.m., at Annandale’s Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. Dogs will have fun running and playing on the great lawn, cooling off in the splash zones, testing their skills on an agility course, posing in the … Continued
The Block and B-Thrifty are closing
The Block, a popular food hall in Annandale that has served the community since 2016, will close by the end of August. The owner of the Eastgate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive, Brian Kim, has informed tenants on the northern side of the property that they have to vacate the space by Aug. 31. … Continued
Pizza place coming to Lincolnia
Pizzato Pizza, an Italian restaurant in Arlington, plans to open a second location on Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia next month. A sign on the storefront promises pasta, wings, Philly steaks, and salads, as well as pizza. The restaurant will be located in Landmark Plaza between Total Wine and Subway. In addition to the standard … Continued
Culmore kids promote tap water
By Shane Gomez A local program is teaching students and residents in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads about the benefits of drinking tap water and the harm of single-use plastic. Friends of Holmes Run and Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect (HACAN) are partnering on programming to discourage residents skeptical of tap water from … Continued
Grow your business at the Taste of Annandale
Here’s a great way to shine a spotlight on your business or organization and show your support for the community: Sign up as a sponsor of the 2025 Taste of Annandale. This huge, family-friendly festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia Pike, in … Continued
Chick-fil-A hosts events for kids
The Annandale Chick-fil-A offers more than food; the restaurant, at 7130 Little River Turnpike, is hosting several fun events for kids this month. Chick-fil-A is a sponsor and vendor at the 2025 Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Sept. 20. The restaurant has scheduled the following cow-themed events: Cow Breakfast Bingo – July 17, … Continued
Capital Bikeshare is increasing prices
Capital Bikeshare is raising its prices on bike rentals on Aug. 1. Annual memberships will increase from $95 to $120 a year. The price of a 30-day pass will rise from $20 to $25. Day passes will increase from $8 to $10. Capital Bikeshare is raising the fees for e-bikes for members from 10 cents … Continued
Medicaid cuts would harm Virginians and the state budget
The budget reconciliation bill expected to be passed by Congress would impose a significant burden on Virginia, including the elimination of Medicaid benefits and safety net assistance for hundreds of thousands of residents. The bill will result in a 21 percent cut in Medicaid for Virginia, state Sen. Saddam Salim (37th District-Merrifield) said at a … Continued
Virginia no longer the top state for business
Virginia has dropped from first to fourth place in CNBC’s ranking of top states for business. North Carolina is now in the No. 1 spot for 2025, with Texas in second place and Florida coming in third. “Virginia, America’s Top State for Business in 2024 and a top-three finisher in each of the past five … Continued
Police seek stabbing suspect
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is seeking information about a stabbing in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 6 a.m. on June 29. The victim was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds. The victim reported to police that he was stabbed by an unknown man in the 3800 block of S. George Mason Drive. The … Continued