Major storms hitting Annandale today
Dark skies over Annandale this morning. Another storm on the way this afternoon While Annandale is being hit with heavy rain and strong winds this morning, a second, even more severe storm is expected to strike the area between 2 and 8 p.m., with winds predicted up to 80 miles per hour. To prepare, secure … Continued
New utility poles installed in Annandale
Dominion Virginia Power is replacing approximately 34 aging utility poles in the Broyhill Crest community in Annandale. Many of the old poles are cracked and could fall down at any time, said one of the linemen, who came from Alabama to work on the project. The initial work should be completed in approximately three to … Continued
Fairfax County crucial in primary wins for Northam and Herring
In a Democratic primary with extremely low turnout, Virginia voters selected Ralph Northam to run for lieutenant governor and Mark Herring as the candidate for attorney general. Northam, a state senator and pediatric neurosurgeon from Norfolk, got 54 percent of the vote statewide, beating challenger Aneesh Chopra of Arlington, the former chief technology officer in … Continued
Annandale’s ‘anti-fat pastor’ hosts 5K next Saturday
Reynolds Capital Baptist Church is hosting the sixth annual Losing to Live 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 15, to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles. The Annandale church has a strong focus on weight loss and health—based on scripture—as a result of Pastor Steve Reynolds’ successful struggles with obesity. After turning to the Bible in a … Continued
Video documents flooding in Annandale
Heavy rains dumped about 2.5 inches of water on Northern Virginia June 10, causing flooding throughout the region. Bob Kovacs shot this video of flooded streets in the Columbia Pines and Broyhill Crest neighborhoods in Annandale this evening, showing people walking across Murray Lane in knee-deep water. Nearby, the storm knocked a tree down, damaging … Continued
Tomorrow is voting day for Democratic primary
The polls are open Tuesday, June 11, 6 a.m.-7 p.m., for the Democratic primary. Anyone can vote, regardless of party affiliation. Voters in the Annandale/Mason area will have an opportunity to vote for candidates for state lieutenant governor (Aneesh Chopra vs. Sen. Ralph Northam) and state attorney general (Sen. Mark Herring or Justin Fairfax). Click … Continued
Del. Kory launches re-election campaign
From the left: Rep. Moran, Rep. Connolly, and Del. Kory. Congressmen Jim Moran and Gerry Connolly helped Del. Kaye Kory kick off her re-election campaign July 9 at a gathering at the home of Elaine and Jon Kent in Lake Barcroft. Kory, a Democrat, was first elected to represent the 38th district in the House … Continued
Collector’s World has giant re-opening celebration
Gheorghe Muresan (center) with Paul Berger and Paul’s son Chris. The extremely tall former NBA star Gheorghe Muresan (7’ 7”) lent some stature to the grand re-opening of Collector’s World, 7030 Columbia Pike, Annandale, June 8. Muresan’s head nearly scraped the ceiling as he chatted with fans and signed autographs. He played for the Washington … Continued
Scene around A-Town: piles of porn
Piles of junk from the building that used to house Anna N’ Dales Newsstand and the other businesses at 7025 Columbia Pike, Annandale, includes bags full of pornography. Hopefully, the new owner will put something better in this space.
Lake Accotink regatta features boats made of cardboard
The annual Cardboard Regatta drew crowds to Lake Accotink in Springfield June 2 as kids raced boats they made out of cardboard. Not all of the boats turned out to be seaworthy. Watch the video by Bob Kovacs, on his Annandale Arts channel on You Tube:
Bank robbed in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Suntrust Bank at 5821 Crossroads Center Way in Bailey’s Crossroads was robbed June 7. According to a notice from the Mason Police District, a man entered the bank at approximately 12:15 p.m. and presented a note to a teller demanding cash. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash in an … Continued
Fairfax County school board rejects strong language on parent notification
Steve Stuban speaks to the school board. Despite emotional pleas from parents to strengthen parent notification requirements in the student discipline policy handbook, the Fairfax County school board voted last night to reject the language recommended by an ad hoc committee to require principals to call parents when their child is accused of violating school … Continued
Free concerts in Annandale parks depend on public support
John Carroll (second from left). The weather was perfect last night for the Jon Carroll Band, the first 2013 show in the Spotlight by Starlight concert series at Mason District Park. Actually, the first performance had been scheduled for Sunday but it was rained out. The free concerts are totally funded by Friends of Mason … Continued
Del. Watts urges NOVA to reconsider student parking fees
Del. Vivian Watts believes the solution to the traffic/parking problem on Wakefield Chapel and surrounding streets in Annandale is to change the way parking fees are charged to students at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). For years, local residents have complained about NOVA students parking on their streets, causing safety problems as they walk to … Continued
Annandale carnival opens Thursday
The 2013 carnival features a ferris wheel. The carnies are setting up the rides for the Annandale carnival, opening tomorrow at 5 p.m. The carnival is back in its traditional spot in the Kmart parking lot, after moving to the bowling alley parking lot last year. The carnival is open June 6-14, Mondays-Thursdays 5-11 p.m., … Continued