Seven Corners residents: Fix roads before approving redevelopment
Task force members, left to right: Evelyn Haught, Mark Silverwood, Co-chair John Thillman, Co-chair Mary Ellen Ward, Karl Moritz, and Patrick Hoar. When community leaders and residents got a chance to address the Seven Corners Land Use and Transportation Task Force Aug. 12, one key concern was repeated over and over: Don’t start construction on … Continued
New NOVA parking policies respond to community concerns
Northern Virginia Community College has agreed to change its student parking policies in an effort to reduce the number of students parking along Wakefield Chapel Road and other streets near the Annandale campus. The changes are expected to take effect for the fall semester. For years, local residents have complained about students parking in front … Continued
Anthony’s Restaurant reopens on Annandale Road
The new Anthony’s Restaurant at 3000 Annandale Road, Falls Church, had a “soft opening” Aug. 11 and is already doing a brisk business. An official opening ceremony will take place later this month, says Manager Pete Zoutis. It’s the latest incarnation of a family-run restaurant that opened in 1972 in Falls Church. Long-time customers were … Continued
Man assaulted and robbed
Fairfax County Police report a robbery occurred Aug. 9 at Lake and Tyler streets near Lake Barcroft and the Woodrow Wilson Library. The victim was walking at about 1:30 a.m. when he was approached and pushed to the ground by an unknown male who took his wallet. There was a brief struggle. The suspect produced … Continued
A Fairfax County farmer promotes local, healthy food for children
Chickens on the Guerre farm. By Marie Reinsdorf While Fairfax County farms have virtually disappeared into local lore and historic records, the story of farmer Chris Guerre brings the promise of fresh food grown nearby. It’s a promise of vegetables you can buy directly from the grower; the opportunity to ask questions and get answers … Continued
Bank robbery in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Sun Trust Bank inside the Safeway at Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads was robbed on Aug. 9, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man entered at 2:18 p.m. and passed a note to an employee demanding money and implying that he had a weapon. The suspect took cash and fled. There were no … Continued
Pet shop coming to Barcroft Plaza
Chico’s Pet Depot is coming to the Barcroft Plaza shopping center on Columbia Pike. The shop could open as early as September, says Joseph Thorne of the Pet Depot company, although it looks like a lot of work still needs to be done. The shop will sell pet food, treats, pet supplies, and small animals, … Continued
Korean cultural heritage celebrated in Annandale
Hundreds of people converged on Ossian Hall Park in Annandale Aug. 9 for Korean Cultural Heritage Night, featuring music, dance, drumming, a martial arts demonstration, and food. It was also an early celebration of Korean Independence Day on Aug. 15, which commemorates Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule. The International New Praise Academy youth orchestra, based … Continued
Cosmetics shop coming to Annandale
Curious about the question marks on the sign at 4129 Hummer Road in Annandale? This property next to 7-Eleven, formerly occupied by a laundromat, is going to be a Tony Moly cosmetics store. Tony Moly was founded in South Korea in 2006. There are 102 Tony Moly shops in Asia, Europe, Australia, Canada, and … Continued
Firefighter of the Year based in Bailey’s Crossroads
Lewis Master Technician Michael Lewis of the Bailey’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department was named Firefighter of the Year by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Lewis was recognized for his “tireless work ethic, passion for teaching, and getting things done.” Off duty, he has helped rebuild a home for a fellow firefighter, visited local … Continued
Window company helps fix up local pools
The snack bar at the Annandale Swim and Tennis Club has a new operable window. Community pools in our neck of the woods seems to be struggling to make ends meet every summer, as it’s getting harder to replace members who move away or feel they don’t enjoy a pool as much after their children … Continued
The Pinecrest community celebrates National Night Out
Kids check out a police car during National Night Out at The Pinecrest. [Photos by DeAnn Jelinek] Neighborhood organizations throughout the nation—including many in Mason District—celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 5 with friendly visits from police officers and firefighters. There were cookouts, ice cream socials, and block parties aimed at crime prevention and community … Continued
Virginia should allow second-parent adoptions
Jennifer Shearing and Julie Naff with their boys. The following article by Annandale resident Jennifer Shearin discusses the difficulties she and her partner, Julie Naff, had when they wanted to legally adopt children together in Virginia. Their story offers one example of why the commonwealth’s ban of same-sex marriage is unfair and discriminatory. The 4th … Continued
Upper Bailey’s Elementary School on target to open in September
The new entrance will be in back. The new Upper Bailey’s Elementary School will be open on time for the start of the school year, although there might be a few little odds and ends to wrap up, said John Goldman, the nighttime supervisor with the main contractor, the John C. Grimberg Co. Work is … Continued
Mobile DMV unit coming to Northern Virginia this month
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ mobile customer service center, called DMV 2 Go, will be in Northern Virginia this month, providing a convenient way to get and renew a driver’s license and take care of other DMV and other state government business. People without a driver’s license will be able to get a photo … Continued