The county will collect discarded Christmas trees
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services’ Solid Waste Program will collect discarded Christmas trees left on the curb during the first two weeks of January. The trees will be recycled, with the mulch made available to county residents. Tree lights and decorations should be removed. After Jan. 13, residents who receive … Continued
Guapo’s brings Tex-Mex flavors to Merrifield
Guapo’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant, is now open in Merrifield. The owners are planning a grand opening celebration on the evening of Jan. 10 with live salsa and mariachi music. The restaurant is located in a long-vacant building at 3052 Gate House Plaza that housed Chevy’s several years ago. Guapo’s features such standard Tex-Mex fare … Continued
Man shot in McDonald’s in Lincolnia area
A man was shot at the McDonald’s at 5311 Duke St., in the Lincolnia area during the evening of Dec. 27. “Two adult males who knew each other engaged in a fight that escalated when one was shot,” the Alexandria Police Department tweeted. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect … Continued
New Year’s Eve – where to celebrate
If you’re not up to celebrating New Year’s Eve in D.C. or National Harbor, there are plenty of options closer to home: The Block – Get Lit Like It’s 2016 NYE Celebration, 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ, special cocktails, and more. JV Restaurant – Wicked New Year’s Eve Party, 6666 Arlington … Continued
K-pop popup store opens inside K Market
There’s a new source for everything K-pop in Annandale. A popup store called K Pop Nation opened Dec. 22 in the food court at the K Market International grocery store on John Marr Drive in Annandale. Its last day is Jan. 7. The shop sells CDs, collectible photo cards of K-pop stars, posters, Hello Kitty … Continued
2023: The year in review
Here’s a recap of some of the major stories we covered this year. JANUARY Construction of new Seven Corners Fire Station underwayThe Seven Corners Fire Station on Sleepy Hollow Road is being replaced with a new larger building. A new sidewalk would improve pedestrian safety on Columbia PikeA planned sidewalk would fill in the gaps … Continued
VDOT upgrades bridge over I-395
The Virginia Department of Transportation has completed the rehabilitation of the bridge on Duke Street over Interstate 395 in the Lincolnia area. The contractor, Martins Construction of Falls Church, replaced the concrete bridge deck and beams, upgraded the westbound sidewalk to a shared-use path, and widened the eastbound sidewalk. Funding for the $16.4 million project … Continued
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
A snowy winter predicted
We could be headed for a snowier winter than usual, along with lower-than-normal temperatures, the National Weather Service predicts. That’s due to El Niño’s effect on the jet stream, said Brian Lasorsa, lead meteorologist for the NWS, in a presentation hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security. We’re now in … Continued
Impact Roofing moves into former hair salon
Impact Roofing has taken over the building formerly occupied by Kiara Dominican Hairstyle at 7228 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Kiara moved to an office park at 5103-D Backlick Road in Annandale in November. The salon specializes in curly hair, but also does blowouts, haircutting, coloring, and styling for all types of hair. Impact Roofing is … Continued
Immediate action urged to save Lake Accotink
Save Lake Accotink, a grassroots community group, is urging Fairfax County to take swift action to dredge Lake Accotink e now and preserve the surrounding ecosystem before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors comes up with a long-range plan to preserve the lake. The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink delivered its Findings … Continued
Chico’s Natural Pet Market is hosting a holiday bazaar
Chico’s Natural Pet Market invites the community to a holiday bazaar/yard sale outside its new location at 6464-A Lincolnia Road in Barcroft Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be pet supplies, shelving and furniture from the store’s previous location, holiday decorations, kitchen items, and much more. It’s a great opportunity to … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads explosion was caused by degraded power lines
A fire and explosion at a shopping center in Bailey’s Crossroads last month was accidental, investigators with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department determined. Fire Department crews arrived at about 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 for a report of smoke at Build America Plaza in the 3800 block of S. George Mason Drive in … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: Dec. 18 Dec. 17 Dec. 16 Dec. 15 Dec. 14 Dec. 13 Dec. 12
Vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant opens in Barcroft Plaza
There’s a new dining option for vegetarians – Chay, a Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant in Barcroft Plaza, had a soft opening on Dec. 18. It’s located at 6351 Columbia Pike next to Jake’s Ice Cream. A sign announcing the future restaurant was first posted more than a year and a half ago. “The permitting process took … Continued