Mason District leaders to fight for funds for the middle school afterschool program
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez and Mason School Board member Ricardy Anderson both said they will fight to ensure continued funding for the middle school afterschool program. Jimenez and Anderson spoke at a virtual Mason District Budget Town Hall on March 26, along with County Executive Bryan Hill and Fairfax County Public Schools Chief Financial Officer … Continued
Fire damages home in Annandale
A fire damaged a home in the 8400 block of Briar Creek Drive in the Wakefield area of Annandale Wednesday afternoon, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. All occupants got out safely; no one was injured.
‘Abandoned’ baby wildlife don’t need rescuing
Every spring, Fairfax County’s animal protection police and wildlife management office get lots of calls about young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. In most cases, these baby animals are not in danger and people should leave them alone. Many species of wildlife hide their young for safety, leaving them alone for extended … Continued
Let’s clean up Annandale!
How about doing something for your community while getting a little exercise? The Annandale Rotary Club and the Annandale-Mason Roundtable invite residents to join a community cleanup in Annandale on Saturday, April 12, 12-2 p.m. Volunteers should meet at 7213 Columbia Pike, the site where a building damaged in a fire is expected to be … Continued
Governor signs Malcolm’s law on fentanyl testing
After Absolon and Thurraya Kent of Annandale lost their 17-year-old son, Malcolm, to a drug overdose two years ago, they discovered he could have been saved if the hospital had tested him for fentanyl poisoning. As a result, they worked on drafting legislation, which was introduced in the House of Delegates by Del. Irene Shin … Continued
American Legion Post 1976 welcomes the public to fun events
The community is invited to a game night on March 29, 6-8 p.m., at American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976 at 4206 Daniels Avenue, Annandale. There will be karaoke, as well as board games. People can also bring their own games. This event is just one step the post is taking to attract more people. Another … Continued
Schedule of events set for the Eileen Garnett park in Annandale
Fairfax County’s Department of Planning and Development has scheduled monthly family-friendly events at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale throughout the rest of the year. The park is located at 7200 Columbia Pike. Here’s the lineup: Other groups are organizing events at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, too. The NVA Thai Center will host … Continued
Food trucks offer a preview of the future Flavor Hive restaurant
Flavor Hive, the restaurant coming to a former Wells Fargo building in Annandale, is under construction, but it’s already “open.” Flavor Hive food trucks parked on the site are attracting long lines of customers drawn by the company’s huge social media presence and its signature dish – the “walking taco chips bag.” Related story: … Continued
Staff move in to new fire station in Seven Corners
The Fort Buffalo Fire Station has finally been completed. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department posted a short video on Facebook on March 20 showing staff moving in. A grand opening is expected to be scheduled in May. Fire Station 28, at 2949 Sleepy Hollow Road in Seven Corners, was completely demolished and replaced … Continued
Community meetings scheduled on redevelopment proposals
Fairfax County has scheduled a series of community meetings during the coming weeks on the development proposals submitted for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. The 2025 nomination period for the county’s Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process (SSPA) has closed. Fifty-three nominations were received. The Board of Supervisors accepted 43 to continue to the screening phase. The … Continued
Police arrest Bailey’s Crossroads peeper
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested a man linked to two peeping cases in Bailey’s Crossroads. Around 8:30 p.m. on March 10, officers responded to the 6000 block of Bellview Drive in the Culmore area for a peeping call. The victim said she observed a man looking through her window. … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: March 19 March 18 March 17 March 16 March 15 March 14 March 13 March 12
Supervisors approve upgrade for Shell station on Backlick Road
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 18 approved a zoning special exception to permit a major redevelopment of a Shell service station property at 5533 Backlick Road in the Springfield area of Mason District. Petroleum Marketing Group (PMG) plans to demolish the auto repair shop on the property, add a 4,000-square-foot convenience store, … Continued
Mason District is a treasure trove of modern architecture
A survey of modern architecture in Fairfax County lists 151 properties, neighborhoods, and commercial developments built between 1950 and 1985 that could be historically significant. The study includes dozens of properties in Mason District, including a retail strip in Annandale, homes in Lake Barcroft, and office buildings in Seven Corners. The study was carried out … Continued
Alta Nova hosts an open house on Saturday
Alta Nova, the new apartment building at 5851 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, invites the public to an open house on March 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with mimosas and pastries. Book a tour here. Related story: Leasing underway at Alta Nova apartments Alta Nova is advertising rent specials, including one month free for April move-ins, … Continued