Annandale kiosk replaced
Fairfax County has replaced the Annandale kiosk on Little River Turnpike in front of Walgreens. The glass cover had been broken, and the wood had deteriorated. The kiosk is used by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce to promote its events and activities. The new kiosk was funded from the Community Revitalization District “sinking funds” for … Continued
HOAs and nonprofits can apply for energy conservation grants
Homeowner associations and nonprofit organizations interested in making their properties more energy efficient can apply for grants from Fairfax County’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program. Reimbursable grants of up to $15,000 can be used for energy audits, solar panels, cool roofs, weatherization, occupancy sensors, smart thermostats, LED lightbulbs, HVAC upgrades, window replacements, energy-efficient appliances, and related … Continued
House fire reported in Annandale
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department put out a fire this evening at a single-family house in the 4000 block of Woodland Road in Annandale. The fire was focused in the basement and first floor. There were no injuries.
Police report a shooting in Culmore
[Updated Nov. 6] A man was shot today, shortly before 5 p.m., in the 3300 block of Glen Carlyn Drive in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on X. The victim had two gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects were seen … Continued
Eakin Park parking lot to close for repairs
The main parking lot at Eakin Community Park, on Prosperity Avenue, will be closed for replacement from Nov. 6 through the end of the month, the Park Authority announced. The other parking lot, at 8515 Tobin Road in Annandale, will remain open. Related story: Explore a Park – Eakin Community Park was the first park … Continued
New playground opens at Lake Accotink
Children have a new place to play at Lake Accotink Park. A new playground was officially opened on Nov. 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new playground has a tall climbing structure, a long twisty slide, musical features, a playhouse, dragonfly seesaw, large net for climbing, and a double swing allowing a parent to ride … Continued
Suspect sought in indecent exposure cases
The Fairfax County Police Department put out a sketch of a suspect believed to be involved in several indecent exposure cases in Bailey’s Crossroads. The most recent incident happened Oct. 26, at 3 p.m., in the 6000 block of Knollwood Drive in the Culmore area. An adult man exposed himself to a juvenile. The victim … 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: Nov. 1 Oct. 31 Oct. 30 Oct. 28 Oct. 27 Oct. 26 Oct. 25
Greening up the heart of Annandale
By James Albright The Annandale Greenway was designed to connect six parks in the Annandale area – running from Green Spring Gardens westward through the heart of the town and ending in Annandale Community Park. As of Oct. 21, a new park, the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, was inaugurated on Columbia Pike, adding a seventh … Continued
The fire department upholds a tradition
The recently renamed Fort Buffalo Fire Station (#28) welcomed a new fire engine Oct. 31 with a “push-in ceremony.” Fire station personnel literally pushed the firetruck into an apparatus bay. A push-in ceremony is a tradition dating to the time before there were motorized fire trucks. Back then, the crew had to physically push a … Continued
Cakes4Kids ensures at-risk children get a cake on their birthday
When children, for one reason or another, aren’t getting a cake for their birthday, a group of volunteer bakers with Cakes4Kids steps up to make sure they are not forgotten. “We want to make a child feel special on their birthday,” says Campbell, founder of the Northern Virginia Chapter of Cakes4Kids. That group has … Continued
Foxfire fans bid farewell to a beloved restaurant
It was a bittersweet Halloween for fans of the Foxfire Grill. The popular restaurant at Pinecrest Plaza closed for good on Oct. 31 following a Halloween party that drew a large crowd, including many regulars in costume. The Jesters to the Left entertained the crowd, as patrons reminisced with the friends made over the … Continued
Judge orders Zaaki to comply with the building code, or face demolition
The code violations at the dilapidated building in Bailey’s Crossroads that formerly housed the Zaaki restaurant and hookah lounge must be fixed or the owners could be forced to tear it down. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard Gardiner handed down a default judgment Sept. 8 ordering the landowners, Aaron and Mary Samson, and their … Continued
Judge removes a school board candidate from the ballot – over a ‘typo’
[UPDATE: The Office Elections has requalified Marcia St. John-Cunning on Nov. 1. She is back on the ballot.] Marcia St. John-Cunning, a school board candidate for the Franconia District, has been removed from the ballot – just days before the Nov. 7 election – due to a technicality. That happened after more than 3,000 … Continued
Banners offer a message of love
In a world filled with turmoil and hate, three new banners posted on Columbia Pike in Annandale offer a positive message: “Annandale Loves You! America Loves You! Embrace LOVE in any language.” Those words are surrounded by “love” in 10 languages. Dorothy Vigano, commander of American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976, put up the banners to … Continued