HOA files suit to block relocation of homeless shelter to Lincolnia
The entrance to Stonegate at Landmark on N. Chambliss Street. The Stonegate at Landmark Homeowners Association filed a lawsuit July 12 against the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in an attempt to halt the county’s plan to temporarily relocate the Bailey’s Crossroads homeless shelter to the backyard of the Lincolnia Senior Center. The suit, filed … Continued
VDOT repaving under way
A section of Sleepy Hollow Road east of Columbia Pike. [David Siegel] The Virginia Department of Transportation is carrying out milling and repaving on roads all over Annandale. Click here for an interactive map showing which streets are affected, projected completion dates, and more details. Evergreen Lane is pretty town up. Road paving vehicles parked … Continued
Auto theft suspects arrested on Heritage Drive following police pursuit
Huge police presence on Heritage Drive. [Photos by John Carland] Four suspects were arrested Monday afternoon in Annandale following a police chase that ended in a fire at Heritage Drive near Little River Turnpike. The incident tied up traffic as officers from several agencies searched the surrounding area after the suspects fled. Virginia State Police … Continued
Panel will recommend Annandale revitalization strategies
A sea of concrete along Columbia Pike. What are some short to medium-term fixes that can revitalize Annandale’s downtown core? A panel of urban design experts will meet July 20-21 to study the community and offer their recommendations. The group is convened by the Washington chapter of the Urban Land Institute. The panel will conduct an … Continued
Seniors: Go for the gold!
Basketball medalists at the 2015 Senior Olympics. [Cecil Greene] If you’ve always had a dream about winning an Olympic medal, here’s your chance. The 34th annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics is happening Sept. 10-21. Online registration began July 5. Intense competition in Scrabble. As long as you turn 50 by Dec. 31, 2016, and live … Continued
Vicious dog attacks and kills another dog
A local woman was arrested for having an unrestricted, dangerous dog after her pet attacked and killed another dog, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. On July 5, a woman who had been walking her dog on the 3200 block of Wayne Road in the Westlawn area of Falls Church called the police at about … Continued
New houses for sale in Seven Corners
New homes on a new cul de sac off Peace Valley Lanein Seven Corners are ready for purchase. The development, called, Reserve at Oakview, includes seven homes at Champion Oak Court. Two model homes are completed. The rest of the homes will be built after the lots are sold. One has already been sold, … Continued
Al Hamra brings Middle Eastern cuisine to central Annandale
There’s a new place in town for shish kabobs, shawarma, gyros, and other Middle Eastern specialties: Al Hamra opened July 4 at 4230 Annandale Road. Madiha Siddiqui behind the counter. Al Hamra is run by Naseem Siddiqui and his family. Originally from Pakistan, Siddiqui is a long-time Annandale resident who has been commuting … Continued
Police disarm explosive device at Seven Corners bank
Police tape at the entrance of the TD Bank in the Willston Shopping Center in Seven Corners. [WJLA] Part of Route 50 in Seven Corners was shut down this evening, leading to detours and long delays, as the Fairfax County Police Department investigated a robbery and suspicious package at the TD Bank at 6198 Arlington … Continued
Former Marine helps vets adjust to life after war
Travis Hall Travis Hall has faced some challenges adjusting to civilian life after serving in the Marines in Afghanistan – and he wants other veterans to know there are organization out there are bringing vets together to help them cope. Hall was able to get his life back on track after attending workshops presented by … Continued
Annandale’s got a new bear
Happy July 4th [SJ] There’s a new bear at the corner of Ravensworth Road and Davian Drive in Annandale. His name is Felix, and he replaces the old bear who had been standing watch over that corner for the past 10 years or so. Bartholomew, the Annandale Bear, was a local landmark, delighting passersby as … Continued
Fireworks: Where to see them
The biggest and best fireworks show in the area is on the National Mall, of course, but there are several other options that are a bit easier to get to. The City of Falls Church is hosting a fireworks show at George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike. There’s live music at 7 p.m., and … Continued
Local church considering plan for affordable housing
First Christian Church in Seven Corners is considering various options for using some of its vacant property for projects to serve the community, such as affordable housing. First Christian has a total of 6.8 acres, including the church building, at 6165 Leesburg Pike. The church is preparing to send out an “invitation for proposals” to … Continued
Mason land use committee votes against homeless shelter relocation
Lincolnia residents who oppose a temporary homeless shelter in their neighborhood stage a protest in front of the Lincolnia Senior Center June 24. [Mark Fraser] Lincolnia residents who have been fighting a Fairfax County plan to move the Bailey’s Crossroads homeless shelter to a field behind the Lincolnia Senior Center achieved an interim victory June … Continued
County bond referenda will be on November ballot
Bond would fund Metro improvements and maintenance. Three Fairfax County bond referenda are expected to appear on the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 8, totaling $312 million. A $120 million transportation bond would be used to pay for the county’s share – $30 million annually over the next four years – of the Washington Metropolitan … Continued