High winds predicted for tomorrow, power outages possible
A wind advisory is in effect for Annandale on Friday, Jan., 3. The high temperature for tomorrow will be just 22 degrees, the National Weather Service predicts. About an inch of snow is expected, along with winds up to 30 miles per hour and gusts up to 46 mph. All that means icy roads and … Continued
County seeks buyers for Exxon Mobil site
One of the top commercial properties for sale in Fairfax County lies just outside Annandale: The 117-acre site being vacated by Exxon Mobil offers a huge opportunity to bring high-quality jobs and new tax revenue to the area. “There has been a great deal of interest, from the public sector, private sector, institutions, and investors,” … Continued
The biggest issues in Annandale in 2013 show power of citizen activism
Looking back on the Annandale blog stories of 2013, two of the biggest long-term issues we covered show the power of citizen activism: the Board of Supervisors agreement to bar Residential Studio Units (RSUs) in low-density single-family neighborhoods and the defeat of a plan to restructure the Fairfax County library system. Five of the top … Continued
McAuliffe sets Day of Service for Jan. 4
Virginia Gov.-Elect Terry McAuliffe invites the public to take part in a Commonwealth Day of Service Jan. 4 to kick off the inauguration festivities. The official inauguration takes place Jan. 11 in Richmond. Community service activities have been scheduled throughout Virginia for this Saturday. One of the activities close to the Annandale/Mason area is a … Continued
Redevelopment proposed for Annandale bowling alley site
A proposal to redevelop the bowling alley property on 4245 Markham Street in central Annandale has resurfaced. According to an item in Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’s newsletter, “a rezoning application has been filed to redevelop the AMF Annandale Lanes bowling center into a mixed-use residential development.” The proposal calls for “310 multifamily dwelling units with … Continued
Wells Fargo Bank robbed
Photo from Google Maps, taken before Wells Fargo took over Wachovia. The Wells Fargo Bank at 6565 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, was robbed Dec. 27, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man reportedly entered the bank around 5:20 p.m., demanded cash from a teller, and fled. There were no injuries. This bank is in … Continued
Here’s what happened with some of our major stories of 2013
Ever wonder what happened to the people and places we wrote about in 2013? Here are some follow-up reports on how those stories turned out. Box Hill Farm In January we reported on Box Hill Farm, an old restored farmhouse on a seven-acre property bordering Wakefield Park in Annandale. It was on the market for … Continued
Small environmental group focusing on stream conservation makes a big splash
Wakefield Run before the restoration project started. Friends of Accotink Creek (FAC) has been named 2013 “Cooperator of the Year” by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD). FAC is an all-volunteer organization committed to protecting and restoring water quality in a major waterway that flows through the Annandale area and drains into … Continued
Chinese restaurant coming to Seven Corners
Renovations are underway to transform this building into a restaurant. The small office building at 6320 Castle Place in Seven Corners is going to be transformed into a Chinese restaurant. Wei Wang, the owner/developer, says it could open as early as summer 2014. It will have a full bar but other details haven’t been finalized. … Continued
Annandale jewelry store robbed
Two men robbed the Shammas Jewelry shop on the lower level of Antiques & Art Emporium at 7120 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, at about 1:38 p.m. on Dec. 24. According to a report from Fairfax County Police, two men entered the business, brandished handguns, and demanded cash. They fled with an undisclosed amount of cash … Continued
Fairfax City approves sterilization program to curb deer population
A deer in Annandale Community Park. The City of Fairfax has approved a pilot program for humanely controlling the deer population by removing the ovaries from females, but don’t expect Fairfax County to do this any time soon. Getting the program underway has been a huge bureaucratic nightmare, said Anthony J. DiNicola, a wildlife ecologist … Continued
Happy Holidays from the Annandale Blog!
Enjoy the video by Bob Kovacs featuring some of the cool holiday decorations on Annandale houses, including a brief interview with Tony Ruth, whose over-the-top display on Lincolnshire Street has over 71,000 lights.
Annandale park makes a great location for fantasy battle
Visitors to Valley Crest Park in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood of Annandale might have been startled to see a battle raging Saturday with about 75 combatants dressed in Medieval garb and wailing on each other with swords and axes. It was all just for fun. The fighters were part of the Dagorhir live-action role-playing group, … Continued
New Annandale burger restaurant could open in early January
Dice Burger, the new eagerly anticipated restaurant at 7023 Columbia Pike, Annandale, could open as soon as the first week of January, says owner Saeid Sanaei. He’s been refining the menu, which will include various kinds of burgers, including two kinds of veggie burgers (steamed and fried) plus several kinds of soup (chicken noodle, creamy … Continued
FCPS school board purchases office building to relieve overcrowding at Bailey’s
6245 Leesburg Pike. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has purchased a five-story office building in Seven Corners for $9.37 million to relieve severe overcrowding at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences. The funds are from a school bond passed by voters in November. “I’m pleased that we have been able to purchase the … Continued