Huge sports and wellness complex proposed for Springfield
A rendering of the proposed St. James Sports and Wellness Complex. [St. James Group] A huge sports and wellness center, with swimming pool, basketball courts, batting cages, indoor field house, spa, and much more has been proposed for the 6800 block of Industrial Road in Springfield. The 436,000-square foot St. James Sports and Wellness Complex … Continued
Seven Corners residents seek new hearing on redevelopment options
An ad-hoc community working group that has called for redevelopment of Seven Corners with less density than the proposal under consideration by the Fairfax County Planning Commission has asked the commission to delay a vote on the plan. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a Seven Corners amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan … Continued
Free summer concerts four nights a week
A little rain didn’t stop the Cool McFinn show Wednesday night. Spotlight by Starlight outdoor concerts are under way, offering free shows four nights a week in Mason District all summer long. The first Spotlight show on a cold drizzly evening June 3 at Mason District Park featured traditional Celtic music by the Cool McFinn … Continued
Supervisors approve resolution regulating donation boxes
A donation box on Markham Street in Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution June 2 calling for stricter regulation of donation boxes. The resolution states that while the boxes can provide a convenient place to dispose of clothes, shoes, and small household items, “they can also attract the dumping of unwanted … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves truck ban for Ravensworth Road
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution June 2 to ban through-truck traffic on Ravensworth Road between Little River Turnpike and Braddock Road. The resolution was proposed by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross in response to complaints from people who live close to Ravensworth Road about safety and noise. Only one person spoke at … Continued
Public invited to student film fest at Annandale HS Saturday
From the left: Annandale High School student Rahel Tecle, Martha Barnes of the American History Film Project, and former Annandale student Nikki McDonald. History-related films featuring the work of students from Annandale High School and two schools in the Midwest will be screened for the public Saturday, June 6, 4 p.m., at Annandale High School. … Continued
Annandale Terrace community invited to 50th anniversary celebration June 5
Current and former students and staff at Annandale Terrace Elementary School are invited to take a stroll down memory lane Friday, June 5, at the school’s 50th anniversary celebration. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with an open house, building tours, food trucks, and family activities, including a photo booth and face painting. Several presentations … Continued
Mason Police District to get a new commander
Quinn Capt. Christian Quinn is expected to succeed Capt. David Smith as commander of the Mason Police District this summer after the 2015 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG), which are hosted by Fairfax County June 26-July 5. Quinn is currently in charge of security and operations for the WPFG, which are expected to draw … Continued
Democratic primary for Mason Supervisor next week
With the Democratic primary for Mason Supervisor just a week away, the campaigns of the incumbent, Penny Gross, and challenger Jessica Swanson are shifting into high gear, with marathon door knocking and phone banking taking on a new intensity. At the same time, both campaigns are accusing one another of being bankrolled by special interests. … Continued
Get free milkwood seeds at Hidden Oaks to help save monarch butterflies
A monarch on milkweed. Have you seen a lot of monarch butterflies this spring? Probably not, because the monarch population is in serious decline. Milkweed plants, the only food monarch caterpillars eat, is fast disappearing due to loss of habitat as vacant land is developed. To help save monarchs, the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in … Continued
Home and garden tour offers peek inside historic Holmes Run Acres
The house on 3419 Gallows Road looks like a set from “Mad Men,” with its clean lines, stone fireplace wall, and 1950s style furnishings. The mid-century modern style of the houses in Holmes Run Acres – with lots of wood and glass – sets them apart from the traditional brick split levels and ramblers that … Continued
Support Atoms athletes at pool party
The Annandale High School Booster Club invites the public to “A Night at the Pool,” a fun fundraiser June 6 to support Atoms athletes, sports programs, and the school’s new turf fields. The adults-only event, 6:30-10 p.m. at the Lincolnia Park Recreation Club, features beer and wine tasting, along with live music and light appetizers. … Continued
NVCC offers lots of flexible options for working adults
While most people are familiar with Northern Virginia Community College’s role in providing two-years of affordable higher education to recent high school graduates, they might not appreciate the NVCC’s extensive programs for busy adults. Working professionals can complete a degree or certificate at the Annandale campus by taking classes on weekends or weeknights, supplemented with … Continued
Annandale fire caused by electric candle
4759 Pomponio Place, Annandale. [Google Maps] A fire at 4759 Pomponio Place in the Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood in Annandale May 28 was caused by an electric candle in the first-floor living, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. When firefighters arrived at 7:45 a.m., they encountered smoke and fire coming from the front of the … Continued
Honey Pig is key supporter of Taste of Annandale
The Honey Pig Korean BBQ Restaurant, on Columbia Pike in Annandale, hosted about 40 journalists, sponsors, and local leaders May 28 for a briefing on the Taste of Annandale, a community festival on June 13. Rev. Clarence Brown, chair of the Taste of Annandale Steering Committee, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, and Maj. Gun Lee of … Continued