Car crashes into Treasure Trove
Damage inside Treasure Trove. UPDATE: The store reopened on Feb. 25. The Treasure Trove consignment shop in Annandale has been closed since Saturday afternoon when a car drove through the front of the store. Some bricks were knocked out of alignment and there was damage inside (including broken glass and merchandise knocked off shelves), although … Continued
Local Democrats support Penny Gross at annual fundraiser
Front row, left to right: Sharon Bulova, Rep. Gerry Connolly, Justin Fairfax, and Penny Gross. Dozens of local Democrats gathered at the Camelot home of Justin Fairfax Feb. 23 for Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ annual Champagne and Chocolate fundraiser. “We’re here to celebrate Penny and replenish her campaign kitty,” said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors … Continued
State lawmakers update Annandale residents on actions in Richmond
Virginia General Assembly For the Democratic legislators that represent the Annandale/Mason area in the Virginia General Assembly, it’s been nearly impossible to get anything passed by the Republican-controlled House of Delegates. Nevertheless, Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dave Marsden, and Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw have been able to make some limited progress, they told constituents … Continued
Native seedling sale under way
Winterberry Using native plants in your landscaping protects water and air quality, helps attract wildlife, conserve energy, reduces carbon emissions, and can even help you save time and money. Native plants use less water and are more resistant to damage and disease than imported plants and protect water quality through better drainage. The Northern Virginia … Continued
Annandale home prices in January way up from a year ago
The asking price for this new house at 7016 Murray Lane in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale was recently reduced from $1.049 million to $999,900. [Photo from Zillow] The average price of homes sold in Annandale (zip code 22003) in January 2014 was 37.5 percent higher than January 2013, according to data from Real … Continued
Stabbing death in Seven Corners
UPDATE: Marlon Oswaldo Gudiel Polanco, 32, of 2903 John Marshall Drive in Falls Church, was charged with murder, on Feb. 20, on connection with the stabbing described below. Polanco is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Fairfax County Police are investigating an early morning homicide the Seven Corners area. Officers were dispatched … Continued
Community will have input on plans for widening Braddock Road
More than 200 people packed into the lecture hall at Lake Braddock Secondary School for a meeting hosted by Braddock Supervisor John Cook on options for relieving traffic congestion on Braddock Road. The Braddock Road Multimodal Study, being carried out by the Fairfax County Transportation Department (FCDOT) is exploring options for improving transportation on the … Continued
Apartment building planned for Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads
5600 Columbia Pike A large office building at the corner of Columbia Pike and Carlin Springs Road is going to be torn down and replaced with a six-story apartment building. The new building is expected to be completed in 2018. The project, on the Fairfax County/Arlington border, will “create a sense of place” and serve … Continued
Mason police officer is ‘local hero’ to kids at Willston after-school program
“Murph” helps the kids with their homework. When Alejandra Caballero saw a recent video that went viral showing a police officer throwing a football with a young boy in Texas, she had an idea: Why not publicize the behind-the-scenes work with children carried out by PFC Brendan Murphy? Murphy, the crime prevention officer at the … Continued
Public urged to take part in ‘Fund Our Schools’ rally
When the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors begins discussions on a budget for fiscal year 2015, one of the most critical issues is how much the board will transfer to Fairfax County Public Schools. Educators, parents, and others who support a high-quality education have organized a “Fund Our Schools” rally at 9 a.m., Feb. 25, … Continued
Workshops focus on helping eligible people apply for property tax relief
Residents who qualify for real estate tax relief are invited to attend a workshop at the Mason District Government Center hosted by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross in collaboration with the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration. At the workshops, scheduled for March 4 and 6, 9 a.m.-noon, county staff will help residents complete the tax … Continued
Childcare center proposed for wooded lot in Bailey’s Crossroads
Lots of trees and stream are on the lot proposed for a childcare center. The Fairfax County Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a zoning special exception from Deyi Awadallah for a childcare center at 3212 Glen Carlyn Road in Bailey’s Crossroads. A public hearing is scheduled for March 13. A one and one-half-story … Continued
Support the needy at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event
Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Greg Kincaid. Enjoy a fun evening while helping to raise money for needy families at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event. It’s Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m. at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. This is Our Daily Bread’s 30th anniversary. The nonprofit organization provides food, financial … Continued
Annandale digs out after major snowstorm
Columbia Pike, Annandale. The main roads in Annandale are in pretty good condition following the snowstorm that dumped about 10 inches of snow on the area overnight. Many neighborhood streets aren’t very clear, though. Bradley Circle in Broyhill Crest. Digging out in front of the Cue Club in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike. … Continued
Annandale gets around 10 inches of snow
Looks like the monster snowstorm dumped about 10 inches of snow in Annandale, as the ruler shows. Here are some snowstorm things you need to know: Plowing Check the map on the VDOT website for the status of street plowing. For real-time traffic updates and road conditions, call 511, use the 511app, or visit the … Continued