Renovated Annandale gas station to include convenience store
A renovated Hess gas station, with a “Hess Express” convenience store, is expected to reopen in July at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and John Marr Drive in central Annandale. The new 2,500-square foot store will have self-serve Dunkin’ Donuts, along with beer, coffee, ice, and other items typically found in a 7-Eleven, said … Continued
Mason Land Use Committee defers action on Peace Valley Lane infill project
The Peace Valley Lane site, with Ravenwood Park houses in the background. People who live near a proposed infill development on Peace Valley Lane in Seven Corners are cautiously optimistic after a Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC) meeting March 26. Will Collins of the Concordia development company is requesting a 1.89-acre site … Continued
Mason residents disagree about need for cell tower at Parklawn pool
Parklawn resident Michael Gates of PACACT argues against putting up a cell tower at the Parklawn pool. As people for and against the proposed cell tower at the Parklawn pool argued their positions at a lively meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee March 26, it basically boiled down to aesthetics vs. coverage. People … Continued
Public invited to rally to protest I-395 ramp
Concerned Residents of Landmark has planned a public rally for April 6, 10-11 a.m., to show their opposition to a express lanes terminus ramp on Interstate 395 between the Edsall Road and Duke Street exits. The rally will take place, rain or shine, at the Stevenson Avenue cul de sac, at the end of Stevenson … Continued
Have you seen Ginger?
We’ve got another lost dog. Ginger, a 15-pound beagle mix, lives in the Fenwick Park neighborhood on the north side of Route 50 between the beltway and Graham Road. If you see her, please call Ellen, 571/278-7046, or John, 571/251-1136, and report the location. Do not try to catch her; she will run away and … Continued
Work group clarifies vision for Korean community center
A working group made up of representatives from the Korean community, many of them with ties to Annandale, is making progress in formalizing their objectives for developing a Korean community center. William Hwang was selected as the coordinator of the Korean Community Center Work Group. Hwang is president and CEO of Young Won Trading Inc., … Continued
Preliminary schedule of Mason District summer concerts announced
The amphitheatre at Mason District Park. A preliminary 2013 schedule of free summer concerts at the amphitheatre in Mason District Park has been published in Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ newsletter. The Spotlight by Starlight shows, presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority and Friends of Mason District Park, are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, and … Continued
Missing dog in Ravenwood Park
There’s an injured, missing basset hound on the loose in the Ravenwood Park neighborhood in Falls Church. Rebel got away from his leash last week and ran into the street, where he was hit by a car at the corner of Potterton Drive and Villa Lane. The driver said the dog took off running down … Continued
Lost cat in Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood in Annandale
Jack the cat has been missing since March 18, when he slipped out of his house on Royston Street in the Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood, Annandale. Jack is just over a year old and very friendly but not street smart, reports his owner, Julianne Muntu. He has been spotted several times. If you seen him, please call … Continued
Retrofit planned for stormwater basin in Annandale
Fairfax County plans to expand the capacity of a stormwater detention basin on Ravensworth Road in Annandale. Construction is scheduled to start this spring. The facility is in a Resource Protection Area between St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Saint Rose of Lima Retirement Villa, a retirement home for priests operated by the Catholic Diocese … Continued
Inova Heart Beat Bus coming to Annandale
The Inova Heart Beat Bus brings more affordable, convenient cardiovascular screenings directly to the community. It will be at the Kmart parking lot in Annandale March 25. Check the online schedule for other dates and locations. The Heart Beat Bus offers five tests to determine risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and aneurysm for $139. … Continued
Montessori School honored for tree preservation
The MSNV preschool is surrounded by trees. The Montessori School of Northern Virginia’s (MSNV) commitment to protecting the environment has been recognized by Fairfax County officials as the school’s Falls Church campus was recently honored with a Tree Preservation Award from the county’s Tree Commission. The preschool at 3433 Rose Lane in the Falls Church … Continued
Bingo games support Annandale Volunteer Fire Department
“O-64, N-39, B-6.” Random numbers like those, echoing through the Annandale Fire Station on a recent evening, can add up to millions of dollars. Bingo games run by the station’s volunteer firefighters raised enough money to buy a couple of ambulances over the years, and much more, while giving players the chance to win big … Continued
Building on NOVA’s Annandale campus will be renovated
The Brault Building, which houses the administrative offices of the Northern Virginia Community College, is going to be renovated. The work won’t start until the fall, but the NOVA president and everyone else who works there have already been relocated to temporary leased quarters in Fairfax. The building, on the corner of Little River Turnpike … Continued
Annandale SkillSource Center provides free tax assistance
IRS-certified volunteers are providing free income tax assistance to lower-income people at the Fairfax SkillSource Center, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300 West, Annandale (the Heritage Center). If could qualify if you earned less than $51,000 in 2012. This service is available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through April 13. … Continued