Mason District Animal Welfare Alliance formed
Supervisor Andres Jimenez has formed a Mason District Animal Welfare Alliance with local animal advocates to improve services for pets, wildlife, and companion animals. The group will work with his office, local agencies, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations “to advance county resources, policies, and programs that strengthen animal welfare and promote coexistence in both residential and … Continued
Shawarma Taco is coming to Annandale
Over a year ago, the owner of a property in Annandale told us they were planning to open a Shawarma Taco restaurant and accounting firm by the end of 2024 in a building undergoing renovations at 4201 Annandale Road. The renovations are still underway, although a sign is up announcing Olwan, Ghannam & Associates Accounting … Continued
Big plant sale at Green Spring Gardens this Saturday
Green Spring Gardens will become a marketplace for gardeners on Saturday. Spring Garden Day, an annual event hosted by Friends of Green Spring, will take over the lawn from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over two dozen vendors will sell popular, rare, and unusual plants, including natives, edibles, and trees. The Green Springs Plant Shop, offering plants … Continued
Oiso offers Korean street food
Oiso, a restaurant focusing on Korean street food, is having a soft opening on May 15. The restaurant, located at 7133-C Columbia Pike, Annandale, is in the space formerly occupied by Gom Ba Woo. The owner and chef, William Kim, is offering an original take on traditional Korean food, using all-fresh ingredients. Oiso’s menu features … Continued
New shop specializes in grass jelly drinks
Seven Corners has a new shop specializing in Chinese grass jelly drinks. Shuyi Grass Jelly & Tea is located at 6122-B Arlington Blvd. in the Willston Shopping Center. Grass jelly is made from the leaves and stalks of a certain kind of plant grown in China. Grass jelly drinks at Shuyi also have organic milk … Continued
Traffic stop leads to major beltway crash
A traffic violation on the beltway near Braddock Road in Annandale this morning resulted in a major crash, the Virginia State Police reports. A Virginia state trooper attempted a traffic stop shortly before 9 a.m. after spotting a driver heading northbound on I-495 violating the hands-free cell phone law. A check of the suspect’s vehicle … Continued
A condo resident is plagued by a neighbor’s drug addict visitors
Pathways Homes provides housing for chronically homeless and mentally ill individuals. But when those tenants cause problems, it’s difficult to get them evicted. That’s what one tenant we’ll call H) found when the Pathways tenant living across the hall from them home at the Hollybrooke Condominium in Seven Corners began making their life miserable. The … Continued
Principal selection process underway for Poe Middle School
Fairfax County Public Schools is beginning the search for a new principal for Poe Middle School, but many teachers and parents already know who they want for the job – Interim Principal Sarah Eqab. They say Eqab, a former assistant principal at Annandale High School, has made a positive difference at Poe, with one … Continued
Summer concerts scheduled
The Fairfax County Park Authority has posted a preliminary schedule of summer concerts in the Spotlight by Starlight series in Mason District. The following free concerts will be held at the amphitheater in Mason District Park on Friday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m.: June 20 – City of Fairfax Concert Band. June 22 – … Continued
Jimenez has a new chief of staff
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has a new chief of staff. Devin Pharr succeeds Amir Abu-El-Hawa, who has returned to his previous position as chief of staff for Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay. Pharr started his new role in Jimenez’s office on May 12. He had previously been chief of staff for Providence Supervisor … Continued
Failing to stop for a school bus will net drivers a $250 ticket
Drivers who pass a school bus stopped to let children on or off can now be fined $250. Fairfax County Public Schools installed cameras on 50 school buses to catch drivers who violate the law against stopping when a bus’s stop arm is extended. Related story: Cameras will catch drivers who don’t stop for school … Continued
The Eagle Online Academy offers a lifeline to women refugees
Hundreds of Afghan and Ukrainian women and girls across the world are getting an education and are on the path to a better life thanks to the Eagle Online Academy. The Springfield-based school offers English language classes and skills training in such areas as cybersecurity, software development, business, entrepreneurship, and program management, said founder and … Continued
The arts are alive and well in Mason District
By James Albright Many different groups are starting to recognize the real cultural experience that is Mason District. We have festivals, art openings, concerts, individual projects, and so much more happening right in our community. With so much going on in so many different places, it is essential to keep our art calendars up to … Continued
Street festival brings Thai culture to Annandale
The food and culture of Thailand were featured at a festival on Sunday at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale. There were about 20 Thai street food vendors and a dozen other vendors, traditional Thai dance performances, a Thai massage demonstration, and a Muay Thai boxing exhibition. The event on Mothers’ Day was … Continued
Festival features Asian arts and culture
A community celebration featuring the traditions and arts from Asia and the Pacific Islands drew hundreds of people to Mason District Park on April 10. There were dance groups from Vietnam, China, Nepal, and Hawaii, a Korean percussion group, martial arts, a Korean children’s choir, a Vietnamese lion dance, K-pop crews, a children’s art contest, … Continued