Falls Church High School student suffers non-fatal overdose
A Falls Church High School student has suffered a non-fatal overdose, Fairfax County Superintendent Michelle Reid announced on April 15. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 28 requires superintendents to notify the community of all school-connected overdoses. The student’s identity and other details were withheld to protect the individual’s privacy. “We do want to be … Continued
Annandale restaurant gets a makeover
Da-In Café & Karaoke in Annandale is being transformed into a Mexican restaurant. Manager Seong Kim hopes to reopen in May. “After 14 years it’s time for a change,” he said. The new place will have a full bar, waitstaff, pool tables, and arcade games – but no karaoke. Kim is considering serving burgers and … Continued
Night Watch offers after-hours healthcare for children
When kids get sick or hurt at night, Night Watch Urgent Care offers an alternative to the emergency room. The facility, at 7263 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, in Graham Park Plaza, provides basic health services to patients from birth to age 25. Night Watch is open 10 a.m.-midnight on weekdays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on … Continued
Meetup group focuses on Korean language and culture
If you’re interested in the Korean language and culture, you’re invited to join a group of like-minded people who take part in educational and social events together. The DMV Korean Language & Culture Meetup Group welcomes anyone in the D.C. area who wants to learn Korean and meet Koreans, Korean-Americans, and Korea enthusiasts who share … Continued
Man indicted for cold case murder
A grand jury has indicted Jose Larazo Cruz, 60, for murdering his estranged wife 33 years ago, the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced April 15. Larazo Cruz had been charged with fatally stabbing Ana Jurado, 24, on April 30, 1991, in their home on Cofer Drive in the Falls Church area of Mason District. … Continued
Annandale celebrates ‘Art in Daily Spaces’
You don’t have to go to a gallery to see art in Annandale. The Art in Daily Spaces project showcases artworks at six businesses and the Mason Government Center. The exhibit opened April 13 and will close on May 12. Ten artists were selected to participate, with one or more artists featured at each … Continued
Demolition underway on remains of burned buildings in Annandale
The buildings on Columbia Pike destroyed in a fire over a year ago are finally being demolished. The main stumbling block for the delay has been Washington Gas, says May Han, the daughter of the property owners, Kee Cho Han and Ae Young Han. “We absolutely understand it’s been an eyesore,” May Han said. … Continued
Book sale at the library begins this week
The semi-annual book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale begins this week. This event, hosted by George Mason Friends, offers a great selection of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, and more. The four-day book sale will begin on Thursday, April 18, and go on through Sunday, April 21. It’s … Continued
Tiger Sugar, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue open in Annandale
Tiger Sugar, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, and Garden Social are now open at 4363 John Marr Drive in Annandale. The three eateries share a large open space on the corner of the East Gate Shopping Center. Diners order food from L&L – perhaps a barbecue chicken Hawaiian Plate Lunch or a Spam musubi – and a … Continued
Annandale hosts the KORUS Festival May 3-5
The 2024 KORUS Festival is bringing music, food, and cultural experiences from Korea and other nations to Annandale May 3-5. The event, at the K Market parking lot on John Marr Drive, is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday. KORUS will kick … 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 10 April 9 April 8 April 7 April 6 April 5 April 4
Vacant lot in Annandale is available for $1.5M
There have been lots of inquiries about this vacant lot fronting Little River Turnpike in Annandale, but no takers so far, says real estate broker Chris Gentry with KLNB. The .68-acre family-owned property, at 4401 Carrico Drive, is next to George Mason Regional Library. The owner is asking $1.5 million, while Fairfax County tax records … Continued
Apartments proposed for Landmark area
The City of Alexandria is considering a rezoning proposal to facilitate the development of an apartment building at 6101 and 6125 Stevenson Avenue in the Landmark area. The new development would replace an aging office building and a surface parking lot. The application was submitted by the property owner, SP Stevenson LLC, and its sole … Continued
Korean boutique to open in Annandale
The New World Department Store is expected to open Monday, April 15, in the Eastgate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive. The shop (Sinsegye Department on the sign) will specialize in new fashions from Korea, says Youna Lee, the co-owner with her sister, Seah Kim. It’s located in the space formerly occupied by K’s Hair … Continued
Help the Bailey’s XRoads Rotary Club replenish the ACCA food pantry
The Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads invites grocery shoppers to pick up a few extra items for the food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action. The Rotary Club is joining the Mason Police District’s Stuff the Cruiser event this Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the Giant at 7137 Columbia Pike … Continued