Video features Honky Tonk Confidential at Mason District Park
Check out this video of “High-Tech Redneck” performed by Honky Tonk Confidential, a Washington area-based country and western band, at Mason District Park June 16. It was recorded by Bob Kovacs and posted on his Annandale Arts You Tube channel. The show is part of the free Spotlight by Starlight series. Folk legend Tom Paxton … Continued
Sugg’s yard sales resume on Braddock Road
Shoppers checking out the merchandise at 4508 Braddock Road. After going away for a few months, the infamous Braddock Road yard sales are back. Yesterday morning, Michael Suggs and several of his assistants were selling washing machines, rugs, furniture, boom boxes, and other merchandise on the front yard of 4508 Braddock Road. There have been … Continued
Public invited to free film Sunday on Islamic art
The public is invited to a free screening of a documentary film, “Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World,” followed by a discussion, Sunday, June 16, 3-7 p.m., at the Mason Government Center. Refreshments will be served. The event is organized by Bridging the Gap, Connecting the Faithful, a nonprofit organization founded by Rafia Syeed, … Continued
Ferris wheel offers aerial views of Annandale
Looking toward the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike. Annandale looks so much better from the top of the Ferris wheel in the Annandale carnival, when you can see there really are lot of trees here. The carnival will be open through the evening. Admisison is $2, and tickets are $1.25 each. The Kmart parking … Continued
New task force will address student parking on streets near NVCC
NVCC students park along Wakefield Chapel Road. Northern Virginia Community College President Robert Templin plans to appoint a college task force and an Annandale committee to consider alternatives to the student parking fee system. The task force will present recommendations to the NVCC College Board in March. The proposal will then be submitted to the … Continued
Transportation systems need to evolve to accommodate urbanization
Rush hour on Route 50 in Falls Church. Fairfax County Supervisor Sharon Bulova’s “Evolution of Transportation” forum June 12 covered trends from way back—when Route 7 was an Indian trail—to the future, when we might be able to watch TV or nap while our cars drive themselves. The present state of transportation is a mess, … Continued
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.