New development could be in the works for Columbia Pike
These buildings are for sale. Within the next few months, there could be some big changes on Columbia Pike between Little River Turnpike and Backlick Road in central Annandale. The building that formerly housed the Sunset Grille, 7250 Columbia Pike, is being renovated, and the entire inside has already been gutted. The first floor is … Continued
Parents urge school board to build new school at Willston, not Glasgow
Parents at school board hearing oppose building a new elementary school on the Glasgow Middle School athletic fields. There seems to be widespread agreement that a new elementary school is needed in the Bailey’s Crossroads area to relieve severe overcrowding at Bailey’s Elementary School. The problem is there isn’t any available land. At a school … Continued
Del. Kory outlines legislative agenda
Kory (center) speaks with constituents. With the Virginia General Assembly set to open Jan. 9, Del. Kaye Kory, whose district includes most of Annandale, is putting the finishing touches on the bills she is planning to introduce. At a fundraiser in the Seven Corners area Jan. 6, Kory outlined some of the bills she has … Continued
Express bus service from Burke to Tysons starts Jan. 14
A Fairfax Connector bus. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 12 to preview a new Express Connector bus service on the beltway express lanes from the Burke Centre VRE station to Tysons Corner. The event takes place at the Burke Centre station, 10399 Premier Court, … Continued
Petition drive seeks solution to student parking problems near NOVA
Wakefield Chapel Road. Efforts have been under way for years to resolve parking problems in the Wakefield Chapel area of Annandale caused by spillover parking by Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) students. Now a resident of that area is circulating a new petition calling for NOVA to change its policies to discourage students from parking … Continued
Public invited to dialogue with local officials at Mason Town Hall
To all of those readers who think Annandale/Mason District is in decline—or if you just want to find out what’s going on around hear—come to the Mason District Town Hall Jan. 15, at the Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike and Gallows Road, 7:30 p.m. The Town Hall is organized by the Mason District … Continued
Kitten found in Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood
Are you missing a kitten? The kitten pictured here has been staying with a family near the intersection of Ravensworth Road and Heritage Drive in Annandale since Christmas Eve. Their neighbor opened the door one morning a couple days before that, and the kitten ran into the house. He is very affectionate, gets along well … Continued
Man arrested for sexual assault at Springfield hotel
Franklin Fairfax County Police charged a 24-year-old man with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of forcible rape following an incident at a hotel near Springfield Mall on New Year’s Day. According to a news release from the Franconia Police District, a man brandishing a gun was reported at the Extended Stay Hotel, … Continued
Is Annandale getting better or worse?
Loan Max took over the old Trophy Mart building on Little River Turnpike. During the past year, several long-time Annandale businesses have closed (Fuddrucker’s, Sunset Grille, Trophy Mart, and Annandale Florist, to name a few). Other relatively new places shut down, including Bloom and Pelican Seafood. We’re gotten a few new businesses in central Annandale … Continued
150th anniversary of the raid at Accotink and Burke commemorated
John Vrana, in a coat like those worm by the Confederates, sets fire to a photo of the old Accotink bridge. A bunch of history enthusiasts gathered at Lake Accotink Park Dec. 30 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Confederate raids on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad trestle bridge and the railroad station in … Continued
FCPS considering options for Graham Road building
The Graham Road Community Building Fairfax County Public Schools is planning to hold a community information meeting in early 2013 on the Graham Road Community Building. A date hasn’t been set. At least a couple of things are already planned for the site: a new athletic field and a cell tower, which would be relocated … Continued
Stories about redevelopment, tragedy drew the most readers in 2012
As the year rolls to a close, we’ve reviewed the statistics for the Annandale to see which posts drew the most readers. Here are the 12 most popular stories in 2012: 1. Target, other stores in Merrifield’s Mosaic District to open next October, Jan. 15 2. Body of missing teen, Bryan Glenn, found in woods, … Continued
Pro Maxx brings fitness to Annandale
Pro MAXX Fitness, the gym in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike, has opened just in time for those of us planning a more active, healthier lifestyle in 2013. If you used to work out at the old Maxx Fitness in that spot, you won’t recognize the new Maxx. It’s been totally redesigned with … Continued
New Year’s events in the Annandale area
Ready to party anaconda style. If you’re looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve close to home, here are several places to celebrate in the Annandale area: Diamond Lounge, 7203 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 703/354-1261, 571/32-0488: Masquerade Ball, with two DJs, hosted by contestants in the 2012 Miss Angola USA pageant and … Continued
New elementary school proposed for Glasgow Middle School site
Glasgow Middle School The Fairfax County Public Schools’ Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2013-17 suggests the possibility of building a new elementary school on the Glasgow Middle School campus. A new school is needed to relieve overcrowding in the Bailey’s Crossroads area. Bailey’s Elementary School is at 130 percent of capacity this year and is … Continued