Resident of Seven Corners apartment building burned in electrical fire
Firefighters rescued a man early Friday morning from a fire in the Jefferson Apartments on 6166 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners. He was transported to the Washington Hospital burn center, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported. More than 50 firefighters from Fairfax County and Arlington County responded to the fire, which originated in … Continued
Burglars targeting Broyhill Crest area
Lots of police cars have been spotted in the area. The Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale has been hit with a series of daytime burglaries—mostly between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.—in the past week or so. The burglars are taking cash, jewelry, and prescription drugs. The most recent incident was Nov. 7 in the 7000 … Continued
New ‘welcome to Annandale’ sign is an Eagle Scout project
Annandale has a great new welcome sign, thanks to Matthew Sonnen, a Camelot resident and ninth-grader at Falls Church High School, who organized the project as part his quest to become an Eagle Scout. The red, white, and blue sign, on a median strip between an Exxon gas station and Gallows Road just … Continued
FCPS Superintendent urged to consider needs of Mason District schools
Garza addresses a parents and teachers during a Listening Tour session at JEB Stuart High School. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Garza, who’s only been on the job since July, is in the midst of a “listening tour” at area schools to hear from the community about their issues and concerns. At the most … Continued
Annandale church holding craft bazaar Saturday
Here’s a great way to get started on your holiday shopping: Visit the Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar at Annandale United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 30 crafters and artists will be there. There is no entrance fee. Part of the proceeds will benefit AUMC’s missions. For more information about … Continued
Giant clock tower disguises a cell tower
Why is a 137-foot clock tower going up behind a strip mall at the intersection of Graham Road and Route 50? It’s a cell tower on the grounds of the Fairfax County Public Schools-owned building in Falls Church that used to house Graham Road Elementary School. The tower will provide Verizon and AT&T service, said … Continued
How should Fairfax County spend transportation money?
Afternoon rush hour on Route 50. Where should Fairfax County spent the $1.2 billion it expects to have available for transportation projects over the next six years? The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is seeking public input before submitting a proposed list of projects to the Board of Supervisors in December. Civic associations and advocacy … Continued
Mason District, Fairfax County support McAuliffe by wide margins
Terry McAuliffe and his wife, Dorothy, greet supporters after learning he’s been elected the next governor of Virginia. Fairfax County voters supported Terry McAuliffe for governor by a wide margin Nov. 5, resulting in a decisive win for the Democratic candidate. The Republican candidate, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was actually ahead statewide in the … Continued
Sheriff candidate Kincaid calls sign theft issue a misunderstanding
In the last days before the election, Republican candidate for sheriff, Bryan Wolfe, has stepped up attacks of his Democratic opponent, accusing Capt. Stacey Kincaid of being connected to charges that her brother, Eric Kleiner, had taken down Wolfe campaign signs. Kincaid called the sign issue “an unfortunate situation” that has distracted voters from more … Continued
Tomorrow is Election Day: Here’s what you need to know
Many people already voted, but if you’ve held off until Election Day, here’s what you need to know before heading out to the polls on Tuesday. Voters will elect a governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates member, and Fairfax County sheriff and will have a chance to vote yes or no on a … Continued
Vice President Biden campaigns for McAuliffe in Annandale
Left to right: Sen. Mark Warner, Terry McAuliffe, and Vice President Joe Biden. The race for governor in Virginia is “a choice between the mainstream and extreme,” Vice President Joe Biden told a crowd of Democratic campaign workers Monday morning at a get-out-the-vote rally in Annandale. The three Democratic candidates for statewide office were all … Continued
The Annandale quads are growing up
Sharee Gates in back with her quads, left to right: Carter, Sam, Grace, and Gage. The kids in one of Annandale’s rarest families are thriving. At 10 years old, the Gates quadruplets are doing well in school, playing sports, and enjoying life with their friends and one another. There are two girls, Carter and Madison, … Continued
Engaged, active seniors urged to join the Senior Citizens Council
The Senior Citizens Council meets at the Lincolnia Senior Center. Anyone involved with any sort of group, club, or civic organization that involves senior citizens in the Annandale/Mason area is encouraged to join the Senior Citizens Council, Region 2. Individuals can participate, too. The council generally meets on the last Friday in the month at … Continued
Watch out for daytime break-ins
Residents of Sleepy Hollow Woods are reporting at least three break-ins over the past couple of days. One resident saw a white van with green lettering parked nearby for several days. While she was out for an hour and a-half in the middle of the day on Oct. 30, someone broke a lock to the … Continued
Fairfax County supervisors consider restrictions on car title lenders
LoanMax on Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering taking action to curb car title lending businesses, which are popping up all over Annandale and other areas that need to be revitalized. The BoS unanimously approved a “joint board matter” Oct. 29 proposed by supervisors Jeff McKay (Lee) and Gerry Hyland … Continued