Community centers have tech devices to lend
Community members can now borrow technology devices from community centers operated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. The new Technology Lending Program includes Canon EOS digital cameras, Oculus Meta Quest II virtual reality headsets, Cricut Maker cutting machines, and Flashforge Adventurer Pro 3D printers. Chromebooks will be added soon. The program … Continued
Pavilion planned for Green Spring Gardens
The Fairfax County Park Authority is planning to construct a pavilion at Green Spring Gardens for outdoor educational programming. There will be a community meeting on the project on Feb. 6, 2-4 p.m., in the Horticultural Center’s library. Residents can also share their views online here. The pavilion is a key component of the revised … Continued
Smoke alarm saves Culmore residents
A fire in an apartment building in Culmore on Dec. 18 displaced five people, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. They were asleep when a smoke alarm went off at 1:30 a.m. They quickly evacuated their second-floor apartment in the 6000 block of Argyle Drive and called 911. Investigators determined the fire originated … Continued
RFP issued for affordable housing developer
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has issued a request for proposals for a developer to plan, design, construct, and operate affordable multifamily housing on a site it owns in Bailey’s Crossroads. The 2.93-acre property is located at 5827 Columbia Pike between Radley Acura and the nearly completed Alta Nova apartments. FCRHA wants to … Continued
Duke St. ramps at Van Dorn to close for eight months
Correction – The eastbound Duke Street to Van Dorn Street ramp and the Van Dorn Street to eastbound Duke Street ramp will be closed to all traffic from Dec. 30 to Aug. 1, 2025, not the entire road, as previously reported. The road closure is necessary to accommodate the installation of roadway infrastructure associated with … Continued
2024: The year in review
Here’s a recap of some of the major stories we covered this year. JANUARY Town hall at Justice High School addresses fentanyl overdosesFollowing the overdose death of a student, Justice parents urge Fairfax County school officials to find a solution to prevent drug abuse. Supervisor Jimenez wants to make Mason District a cultural hubMason District … Continued
Recycle your holiday waste
Most (but not all) of your Christmas detritus can be recycled, the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services reminds residents. Most wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, and paper boxes and bags can go in the recycling bin. Foil wrapping paper, glitter wrapping paper, metallic ribbon, tissue paper, boxes with plastic paper, Styrofoam, bubble … Continued
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays from the gang at Annandale Today!
Coffee/sandwich shop to open in Annandale
A coffee and sandwich shop, called Coffee & Bread, is expected to open in Annandale in January. The standalone building, at 7109 Columbia Pike, has been empty since December 2023 when Tobacco Luxe closed.
Party City is closing
Party City is closing all of its stores, including the one on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Party City Holdco Inc. is carrying out a “wind down” of its 748 stores nationwide, which it expects to complete by Feb. 28. Meanwhile, everything is on sale with discounts up to … Continued
Scholarships available for career training
If you’re stuck in a dead-end job and want to learn a new trade, check out Fairfax County Public Schools’ Adult and Community Education program. FCPS ACE provides flexible, affordable, career-focused training and workforce readiness. The program is offering $30,000 in scholarships to enable adults to take specialized apprenticeship classes, earn necessary licenses or certifications, … Continued
Charleys brings cheesesteaks to Bailey’s Crossroads
Charleys Cheesesteaks opened Dec. 21 in Bailey’s Crossroads. The fast casual restaurant is located at 3556-E S. Jefferson Street in the Crossroads Place Shopping Center. The chain’s Philly cheesesteak has grilled onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and provolone. Related story: Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Bailey’s Crossroads Other sandwiches feature chicken bacon chipotle, steak with Cheez … Continued
Design updated for the Covid memorial
The Fairfax County Arts Committee Project Team earlier this month submitted an updated design proposal for a Covid memorial at the Fairfax County Government Center. The Board of Supervisors had passed a resolution on Feb. 8, 2022, calling for the creation of a memorial recognizing the impact of the Covid pandemic and providing an area … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: Dec. 19 Dec. 18 Dec. 17 Dec. 16 Dec. 15 Dec. 14 Dec. 13 Dec. 12
Police seek power tool burglars
Fairfax County Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying burglary suspects who stole power tools from businesses in Annandale, Merrifield, Alexandria, and Chantilly. On Sept. 16, at 4:33 a.m., officers responded to the 7300 block of McWhorter Place in Annandale for a burglary report. Two suspects had broken into the business and stole tools … Continued