Board of Supervisors to vote on Bicycle Master Plan
A bicyclist on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold the final hearing Oct. 28 on the county’s first-ever Bicycle Master Plan. The Planning Commission approved the plan Oct. 15. The master plan, developed by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation with input from an advisory committee, stakeholders, and the … Continued
Blanket drive assists Syrian refugees in Turkey
Blankets collected in 2013. Local governments and other organizations in Northern Virginia are again sponsoring a blanket drive to assist Syrian refugees seeking shelter in Turkey. More than a million Syrians have fled to Turkey to escape civil war and attacks by ISIS. The first blanket drive was held last year after several local government … Continued
Fire at Woodlake Towers displaces two
Woodlake Towers Two people were displaced following a fire at approximately 12:35 a.m., Oct. 26, in a nine-story building in the Woodlake Towers Condominium at 3100 S. Manchester Street in the Seven Corners area, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from a fifth-floor side window and quickly … Continued
A spooky, fun time for Parklawn community
A large crowd, enthusiastic runners, creative Halloween costumes, a scavenger hunt for kids, friendly neighbors, hardworking volunteers, a long list of sponsors (including the Annandale Blog), and perfect fall weather all helped make the first annual Parklawn Spooky 5K/1K a huge success. The event, organized by the Parklawn Civic Association, took place Oct. 25 … Continued
Annual Parade and Fall Festival bring crowds to Annandale
The annual Annandale Parade and Fall Festival Oct. 25 drew large crowds to the community on a beautiful fall day. Both events are sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. [See the Annandale Blog Facebook page for more photos.] The Marching Atoms from Annandale High School.
Public invited to Annandale Parade and Festival tomorrow
The Marching Atoms in the Annandale Parade a few years ago. The biggest community event in Annandale – the Annual Parade and Fall Festival, organized by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce – takes place tomorrow, Oct. 25. NOTE: Some local streets will be closed tomorrow morning, so plan alternate routes. The parade starts at 10 … Continued
Two Glasgow students hit by car
Two Glasgow Middle School students were struck by a car at 7 a.m. this morning in the 3400 block of Slade Run Drive, Falls Church. They were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Fairfax County Police Department spokesperson Bud Walker. The driver stayed on the scene and has not been charged. … Continued
School board approves later high school start time
Advocates for later school start times pack a school board meeting last month. [Photo from SLEEP.] The Fairfax County School Board by a vote of 11 to 1 Oct. 23 approved later start times for high schools, beginning in the 2015-16 school year. High school would start between 8 and 8:10 a.m. and end between … Continued
Community leaders invited to disaster preparedness sessions
Volunteer Fairfax has received a grant to facilitate community collaboration to prepare for disaster and is hosting a pilot program in the Mason, Braddock, and Sully districts. Leaders of community association, HOAs, community-based organizations, nonprofits, PTAs, faith-based groups, and first responders in Mason District are encouraged to attend a seminar and table-top exercise. The seminar … Continued
Fire damages Annandale condo
A fire in a condo at 4653 Logsdon Drive, Annandale, Oct. 22 caused an estimated $40,000 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. Firefighters responded to the fire at approximately 3:50 p.m., encountering smoke and fire coming from the front of the ground-level, two-bedroom unit. The occupants were home at the time … Continued
Annandale Atoms: ‘most unique’ high school mascot in the region
The Atoms of Annandale High School came in first in the “most unique mascot” poll sponsored by WUSA News Channel 9. The voting was a sweep for AHS, with 2,169 votes for the Atoms. The Maret Frogs came in second with just 285 votes. Other mascots in the running included the Richard Montgomery Rockets (12), … Continued
New details emerge on Southeast Quadrant project in Bailey’s Crossroads
A rendering of the proposed apartment building calls it “Columbia Crossroads.” Plans under discussion for the “Southeast Quadrant” of Columbia Pike include a five-story apartment building and a new urban-style elementary school. This 7.4-acre site lies between Moncure Avenue and Radley Acura. Part of that site, currently occupied by the Bailey’s International Center office building, … Continued
Celebrate Halloween early at Parklawn Spooky 5K/1K Saturday
The race t-shirt. Everyone in the Annandale/Mason area is invited to get in the Halloween spirit and come out to the first annual Parklawn Spooky 5K/1K Saturday, Oct. 25, sponsored by the Parklawn Civic Association. The wearing of costumes by runners and spectators is encouraged. The organizers have already reached their goal of 100 runners, … Continued
Maggiano’s brings Italian classics to Springfield Town Center
By Mark Heckathorn Maggiano’s Little Italy opened at the new Springfield Town Center, formerly the Springfield Mall, on Oct. 17. This is Maggiano’s 49th restaurant and joins others in Tysons Corner and D.C. The Springfield restaurant seats 279 in two dining rooms and the bar and another 28 on the patio. It added about 150 … Continued
Gross seeks input on creation of large-area Community Parking District
Do you want trucks, recreational vehicles, and boats banned from residential streets in Mason District? Mason Supervisor Penny Gross is gauging public interest in creating a large-area Community Parking District. If your neighborhood would support being part of a large-area CPD, let Gross know by sending an email to [email protected] with “large-area CPD” in the … Continued