Funding available for EV charging stations
Community and homeowner associations can apply for technical assistance and partial reimbursement for installing electrical charging stations for residents. The application period for the Charge Up Fairfax Program opens on May 1. Communities accepted into the program will receive a site visit and a free assessment from an engineering firm. If the community association decides … Continued
Preschool celebrates 75th anniversary
Hundreds of people with ties to Sleepy Hollow Preschool came back April 20 to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. The celebration drew current and former students, family members, and staff to the school, currently located at John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The event also honored Debbie Brown, who has been with … Continued
Another arrest in the ‘street takeover’ event
Fairfax County police have charged an additional man for his role in the “street takeover” last month in the Springfield area of Mason District. On April 19, Baltimore County Police, in coordination with FCPD, arrested Brandon Extecoc Santos, 20, of Parkville, Md. Santos was charged with abduction, assaulting a law enforcement officer, wearing a mask … Continued
Fairmont Gardens residents worry about crime, drugs, and children’s safety
Residents of Fairmont Gardens are concerned about crime, drug abuse, keeping children and teens safe, and fear of retaliation if they call the police. Those are the major themes that emerged at a Town Hall convened on April 18 by the Opportunity Neighborhoods–Annandale program. Nearly 70 people showed up to hear from county, school, and … Continued
Jimenez forms environmental group
Fairfax County Supervisor Andres Jimenez is forming an environmental work group to find creative ways to make Mason District more environmentally friendly. The Greener Mason Advisory Committee “will help us find hyper-local, creative ways to meet the climate goals set by Fairfax County,” Jimenez said. “As a former executive for climate and environmental nonprofits, furthering … Continued
FCPS gets 42 electric school buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Fairfax County Public Schools $16.5 million for 42 new electric school buses. The funds come from the Clean School Bus Program which was included in the bipartisan infrastructure law enacted during the Biden administration. “Every day, thousands of students, staff, and parents are in and around school buses, … Continued
Board raises fees for illegal signs and speeding
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a motion on April 16 to raise the administrative for removing illegal signs from $10 to $50 per sign. These fees would be in addition to the $100 civil penalty per sign. In 2013, the board approved an agreement with the state commissioner of highways to act as … Continued
Supervisors considering tougher rules to protect pedestrians
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering amending the County Code to require drivers to stop – not just yield – for pedestrians. At its April 16 meeting, the board authorized a public hearing to be held on May 7 on a new rule to require drivers to stop for pedestrians crossing in the … 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: April 17 April 16 April 15 April 14 April 13 April 12 April 11
Cancer survivor launches fundraiser for Culmore Clinic
When Pat Hynes, a two-time cancer survivor, was looking for a way to pay it forward in appreciation for the great healthcare she received, she decided to launch a fundraising campaign to support the Culmore Clinic and its patients. Hynes, a 5th grade teacher in Arlington and a former Fairfax County School Board member, received … Continued
NOVA hosts a pottery sale
Just in time for Mothers’ Day, the Clay Club at Northern Virginia Community College is hosting a pottery sale with bargain prices on Wednesday, April 24. The sale will be held outside on the first-floor patio of the CA Building on the Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. If it’s raining, the … Continued
Farmers markets to open in early May
The farmers markets run by the Fairfax County Park Authority in the Annandale/Mason District area will open for the season in early May. The Wakefield Farmers Market at Wakefield Park will start selling produce, baked goods, and other items on May 1 and will be open every Wednesday. 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 30, 2024. These … Continued
More honors bestowed on Annandale HS orchestra director Annie Ray
Grammy Award winner Annie Ray and her orchestra students at Annandale High School will play the National Anthem at the Washington Nationals game on Friday, April 19. Annandale students, families, and community members can purchase tickets in section 405 for the discounted price of $16. The Nationals vs. Astros game starts at 6:45 p.m. at … Continued
Celebrate Earth Day in Annandale
Community members are invited to a trail and stream cleanup event on the Annandale Greenway on Saturday morning, April 27, then head to the Eileen Garnett Civic Space for an Earth Day celebration. The trail cleanup will take place 9-11 a.m. along the part of the Greenway in Manassas Gap Railroad Park. To participate, meet … Continued
Peterson family donates $20 million to Inova
The Peterson family has donated $20 million to Inova, the hospital system announced April 16. This donation will provide funding for two critical needs: $15 million will support Inova’s Life with Cancer program, and $5 million will go toward the expansion of the emergency room at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Over the past 30 years, Peterson … Continued