Parks bond provides funds for White Gardens, fields, and trails
The White Gardens: a hidden gem in Falls Church The $75 million park bond, on the Nov. 6 ballot, would fund several projects in the Annandale area, including improvements to the John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens and synthetic turf fields at Pine Ridge Park. The bond includes $63 million for the Fairfax County … Continued
Traffic congestion threatens safety on Braddock Road
An overturned car in front of 4005 Braddock Road this morning [in the photo above] underscores the hazards of traffic congestion on a neighborhood street. The driver was taken away in an ambulance but did not appear to have suffered major injuries. Residents of the Parklawn neighborhood are concerned about increased traffic and speeding violations … Continued
Braddock Road residents angry about yard sales
Merchandise being unloaded from a truck in front of 4010 Braddock Street. Sal DiCuffa is “exceptionally annoyed” about the frequent yard sales up and down Braddock Road in the Alexandria part of Fairfax County. “It’s ridiculous that this is going on every single weekend,” he says. “It feels like I live across the street from … Continued
BalletNova: Mason’s mecca for dance
BalletNova teacher Irina Wunder. BalletNova, the dance studio in Bailey’s Crossroads, is not just about little girls in tutus and buns dreaming about Swan Lake and sugar plum fairies. The school (3443 Carlin Springs Road) also offers classes for classes for kids and adults in modern dance, jazz, hip hop, tap, pilates, and yoga-based stretching. … Continued
Registration for Mason District Little League closes Aug. 15
The MDLL spring 2011 all-star team for 11-12 year-olds. Hey kids, get off the couch and get ready to play ball! The deadline for registering for the fall season of the Mason District Little League (MDLL) is Aug. 15. MDLL provides teeball and baseball opportunities for boys and girls ages 4-12 in Annandale, Alexandria, and … Continued
Annandale man arrested for sexually molesting children in daycare
Thomas Police from the Mason station arrested a 28-year-old Annandale man for two counts of aggravated sexual battery after receiving complaints that he had inappropriately touched children at a home childcare facility at 6412 Holyoke Drive. Elwood Lewis “Louis” Thomas was a resident of that address, which was also the site of Happy Land Daycare. … Continued
Voter registration drive this weekend at two area Giants
Here’s something for your weekend to-do list: Make sure you’ll be able to vote on Election Day. To be able to vote in November, you must be registered at your current address. That means if you have moved anywhere within Virginia or changed your name since the last time you voted, you must update your … Continued
New Westlawn Shopping Center to open on Annandale Road in 2014
A rendering of the Westlawn Center The old, run-down Westlawn Shopping Center on Annandale Road by Arlington Boulevard is gone, but the new retail center isn’t expected to be completely finished until sometime in 2014. The site plan should be approved by Fairfax County within the next 60 to 90 days, says Shane Murphy, an … Continued
Man fatally stabbed in Merrifield
Castro Fairfax County Police arrested a man Wednesday, Aug., 8 around 1 a.m. in connection with a suspicious death in the 9100 block of Barrick Street near the Merrifield area, according to a news bulletin. Police responded to a report of a body with apparent stab wounds found in the bathroom of an apartment around … Continued
Annandale celebrates National Night Out
The National Night Out event in Annandale’s Camelot community. Neighbors, police officers, firefighters, Fairfax County leaders, and political candidates gathered in cul de sacs, community pools, shopping centers and other venues throughout the Annandale area last night to celebrate National Night Out, a national campaign focusing on crime prevention. “National Night Out symbolizes the … Continued
Beanetics displays works by local artists
What goes together better than contemplating art while enjoying a nice cup of coffee? That’s the inspiration for the art shows at Beanetics Coffee Roasters. The Annandale coffee shop (7028 Columbia Pike) is featuring paintings by Madeline Paul through Aug. 31. Her show, titled “Sunrise to Sunset,” includes landscapes, seascapes, and personal expressions. Prices range … Continued
Annandale’s Ossian Hall Park showcases Vietnamese culture
The sounds and colors of Vietnam filled the air at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale Saturday evening. Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Night featured songs from different regions of the country, a Vietnamese martial arts demonstration (below), and a dance performance and fashion show, with styles created from paper, presented by students at George Mason University. The … Continued
Meet your neighbors in Annandale at a National Night Out event
Several community gatherings are scheduled in Annandale for National Night Out, on Tuesday Aug. 7. There will be a free community celebration at the Annandale Shopping Center, on Columbia Pike by Gallows Road, 6-9 p.m., held in cooperation with the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department and Mason District Police Station. This event features a free screening … Continued
Extended library hours take effect Sept. 8
George Mason Regional Library Starting Sept. 8, hours at Fairfax County libraries will be extended, which means George Mason Regional Library in Annandale will be open on Monday and Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings. The new hours for all regional libraries will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, 10 … Continued
Columbia Pike streetcar line: key to revitalization of Bailey’s Crossroads
The Columbia Pike streetcar line edged a little closer to reality following the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ (BOS) endorsement of the project. The BOS voted 6 to 2 July 31 to approve a streetcar line as the locally preferred option for transit along the Columbia Pike corridor. The “no” votes were cast by supervisors … Continued