June 19, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Annandale youth engagement initiative in the works

#Annandale High School, #community organizations, #diversity, #schools, #social services

Annandale youths on Medford Drive on a recent afternoon. Annandale stakeholders have come together to develop recommendations for a youth engagement initiative. The Annandale Community Planning Group (CPG), an outgrowth of the Annandale dialogues on diversity, is facilitated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS). At the group’s second meeting, Feb. … Continued

Korean community center under discussion

#Bulova, #businesses, #community organizations, #culture, #Koreans, #Recreation

A group of local Korean business and nonprofit leaders are discussing options for establishing a Korean community center. A location hasn’t been determined yet, although Annandale would be a good choice, as it’s the commercial center for the Korean community, and a center here could spur more redevelopment activity. On the other hand, it could … Continued

Annandale house fire displaces 10

#emergencies, #fires

An accidental fire at a single-family home in the Pinecrest area of Annandale Feb. 24 was caused by “an unidentified electrical event in the  basement,”  the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported. No one was injured. Four adults and six children have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Firefighters encountered … Continued

ACCA Child Development Center relies heavily on volunteers and donations

#children, #schools, #social services
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The ACCA Child Development Center in central Annandale depends heavily on contributions from its corporate and nonprofit partners to carry out its mission—providing high-quality, affordable care to young children. The center serves 183 babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children in the ACCA (Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) building on Columbia Pike. ACCA, an alliance of … Continued

Mason District Council urges county to take action on litter

#community organizations, #litter, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups, #property maintenance
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Litter by a parking lot in central Annandale. The Mason District Council (MDC) passed a resolution Feb. 21 calling on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Police Department to enforce the state law banning litter and to “adopt more stringent standards in litter prevention by increasing litter enforcement throughout the year.” … Continued

Bob’s donates funds to Belvedere and other Fairfax County schools

#schools, #shopping

Belvedere students at the opening of the new Bob’s furniture store. Bob’s Discount Furniture donated $1,500 to Belvedere Elementary School, in the Annandale area, to complete the school’s outdoor classroom project. The funds will help support the Belvedere’s efforts to become an “Eco-School,” a green schools initiative sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. The check … Continued

Goodwill store opens in Annandale

#businesses, #redevelopment, #shopping

The opening of the Goodwill store on John Marr Drive Feb. 16 greatly increases the amount of retail space in Annandale—along with the options for thrift shopping. The new Annandale Goodwill, with 25,000 square feet, is the largest of the 14 Goodwill stores in the Washington, D.C., region, said Brendan Hurley, senior vice president for … Continued