Women pool their resources to maximize charitable giving
Traci Richards (center) explains the concept of 100 Women Who Care at the group’s first meeting. A newly formed giving circle, 100 Women Who Care, hopes to maximize charitable donations to support worthy organizations that make a difference in Northern Virginia. The group is based on the idea that if 100 women join forces and … Continued
AT&T rep describes cell tower proposal at community meeting
The Parklawn Pool More than 100 people, mostly residents of Parklawn and Heywood Glen, packed the cafeteria of Glasgow Middle School Wednesday evening to hear representatives of AT&T describe their proposal for a cell tower at the Parklawn Recreation Association (PRA). The prospect of a cell tower has been divisive for the community. Some people … Continued
Craft Bazaar at Annandale church this Saturday
It’s not too early to start thinking about the holidays, and a fun place to get into the spirit of the season takes place this Saturday: The Craft Bazaar at Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 40 artisans and other venders will be there offering handcrafted jewelry, ornaments, candles, … Continued
Teen assaulted in library restroom
The suspect Mason District Police are investigating a report of a 17-year-old girl who alleges that a man assaulted her in the restroom of the Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Boulevard, shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening. According to a police bulletin, “The teen told police she felt she was being followed by a … Continued
Copper thieves arrested in Annandale
Thanks to an alert resident of the Holmes Run Acres community who called the police after seeing something suspicious, police arrested two men who were trying to steal copper lines from utility poles. Police arrived at the 3300 block of Elm Terrace at around 5 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, and arrested two suspects—William Francis … Continued
Obama and Kaine win every precinct in Mason District
Rep. Connolly delivers an acceptance speech in Tysons Corner last night President Obama won in every single precinct in the Mason District yesterday, which contributed to Obama’s overall win in Fairfax County and ultimately, Virginia, a key battleground state that helped tip the balance in the hard-fought election. According to the Virginia State Board of … Continued
Heavy voter turnout reported in Annandale
People lined up to vote at mid-day at Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale. Election volunteers at several Annandale precincts are reporting heavy turnout at the polls today, with long lines early in the morning. Volunteer attorneys with the Democratic Party monitoring the polls at Braddock Elementary School said there were only a few problems … Continued
It’s voting time: Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls
Before heading out to the polls to vote Tuesday, here are some things you need to know: The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Your polling place might have changed since the last time you voted. Visit the Virginia State Board of Elections website to find out where to go. You will need to bring … Continued
Contractors and Crapscape
By Robert Schwaninger In 2000 my wife, Isabel, and I decided to move from our townhouse to a single-family detached home in Annandale. What the house is supposedly detached from is up to speculation, but along with the house we got our own half acre of land. For those who don’t know what land is, … Continued
Goodwill coming to Annandale
A Goodwill store and training center will occupy the former site of the Room Store in the Annandale Plaza shopping center on John Marr Drive next to Columbia Pike. Site preparation has already begun, and the store could open “towards the end of this year or very early in 2013,” said Brendan Hurley, senior vice … Continued
Commercial trucks parked all over Annandale are annoying but not illegal
Trucks on Daniels Avenue in Annandale. The side streets and service roads of central Annandale are often lined with large commercial trucks. They take up parking spaces for people trying to visit restaurants and shops and they make walking around less pleasant, but they aren’t illegal. There are restrictions for parking large trucks in residential … Continued
Old cemeteries offer glimpse of Annandale’s past
The Gooding-Seaton Cemetery in Annandale. Despite all the developing going on around here, remnants of the past exist in the form of small, family cemeteries, often forgotten or hidden away in suburban backyards. So far, 415 cemeteries have been identified in Fairfax County, including church, community, and family cemeteries—many of them in the Mason District. … Continued
Buenos Grill brings Mexican cuisine to central Annandale
Buenos Grill, the long-awaited eatery on Columbia Pike and Evergreen Lane is up and running – if a little late. The superstorm Sandy that knocked out the power in most of central Annandale delayed the grand opening from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31. The restaurant offers burritos ($6.95 for the foot long), tacos ($2.50 for … Continued
Diva, an exotic pet crow, lost near Green Spring Gardens
If you see a strange crow-like black bird with white markings on her chest and neck, it could be Diva the Crow, an escaped pet. Please call Catherine, 703/862-5283. Diva is an African pied crow, who has lived with Catherine near Green Spring Gardens since late July. Diva flew away Saturday morning when Catherine was … Continued
Beltway Express Lanes could open as early as Nov. 17
The Gallows Road overpass a couple of months ago. The new “Express Lanes” on the beltway could open as early as Nov. 17, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced Oct. 31. Drivers on the Express Lanes are charged a toll for a faster driving experience. The 14-mile stretch of the beltway with the Express Lanes … Continued