Annandale teacher arrested for assault
Perry Annandale High School teacher Anne Perry has been charged with assaulting a student, the Annandale student newspaper, the A-Blast, reports April 5. The article says Perry teaches English to ninth-graders in special education. According to the A-Blast, AHS Principal Vincent Randazzo notified parents about the situation April 5 in an automated phone message. The … Continued
Annandale water main project will take another three months to complete
It’s probably going to take another three months to complete the water main replacement project along Columbia Pike in Annandale, says project supervisor Jeff Bland with Fairfax Water. In about three weeks, the project will shift to nighttime work. The water main needs to be replaced because it is 40 to 50 years old and … Continued
Pedestrian struck and killed in Bailey’s Crossroads
A man was struck and killed by a car as he attempted to cross Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads at 10:50 p.m. on April 4. The victim hasn’t been identified yet, pending notification to next of kin, says Lucy Caldwell, spokesperson for the Fairfax County Police Department. The accident happened at 5857 block of Leesburg … Continued
Mason’s new police commander to focus on ‘woodchucks,’ pedestrian safety
Capt. Wilhite Capt. Carol Wilhite, the new commander of the Mason Police District, told the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) April 2 she plans to initiate two campaigns—to promote pedestrian safety and to crack down on fraudulent solicitors known as “woodchucks.” Wilhite, the former assistant captain of the Fair Oaks Police District, succeeded Gun Lee in … Continued
Fundraiser will support officer Dinh’s long-term recovery
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 77 is selling raffle tickets and holding a fundraiser in support of Mason police officer Long “Junior” Dinh, who sustained severe injuries—including multiple broken bones—in a high-speed, head-on crash in Annandale in March while pursuing a suspect. Raffle tickets are $10 for one and $25 for three. Prizes include gift … Continued
Annandale newsstand has already been sold twice in 2013
The small building at 7025 Columbia Pike known as Anna ’N Dale’s Newsstand has sold for the second time in 2013. Shafik Aasef of Annandale bought the building Feb. 28 from Chung Moon in a foreclosure auction for just $645,000, making it a prime target for flipping. “It’s unusual for an affordable piece of commercial … Continued
Volunteers urged to take part in the annual Annandale Cleanup on Saturday
Litter along the fence around the Walgreen’s construction site on Columbia Pike. We’ve been hearing lots of complaints about the sorry state of Annandale—including the vast amounts of litter and illegal signs all over the place. So let’s all chip in and do something about it. The public is invited to take part in the … Continued
Drivers can use the beltway express lanes for free this weekend
A sign in front of Woodburn Elementary School on Gallows Road lets drivers know the toll amounts for using the express lanes. Transurban, the company operating the beltway express lanes, is finally doing what it should have done when the toll lanes opened four and a-half months ago: Let drivers try them out for free. … Continued
Shop for bargains at Annandale Fire Department yard sale
The Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s (AVFD) first-ever communitywide yard sale will take place April 20 in the parking lot of the Annandale Fire Station, 7128 Columbia Pike. The proceeds from vendor registrations will benefit the AVFD. If the yard sale is as popular as anticipated, it could become an annual or semi-annual event, says organizer … Continued
The Easter Bunny comes to Annandale
A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of these kids at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Broyhill Crest pool in Annandale on Easter Sunday. Keira, age 2, has an encounter with the Easter Bunny. Paige, 6, a student at Holy Spirit School in Annandale, collected a basketful of candy. Abigail, 6, at student … Continued
Another car title lender opens in Annandale
TitleMax opened on Little River Turnpike, Annandale, March 21. If you’re in need of instant cash at exorbitant rates and willing to risk losing your car, you’ve got plenty of options in Annandale, including a brand new TitleMax store at 7409 Little River Turnpike. TitleMax provides loans of up to $5,000. Interest rates range from … Continued
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