Car wash proposed for Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads
A car wash is planned for the vacant lot on the right Plans for a “high-end” car wash on a vacant lot on Columbia Pike at Cortland Drive fell through four years ago but are now back on track due to a novel arrangement worked out between the developer, Guy Paolozzi, and the owner of … Continued
New Seven Corners complex aimed at ‘yuppies’
An illustration of the proposed complex next to the existing office buildings New details emerged on the proposed 195-unit residential/retail complex for Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners at a recent meeting of the Bailey’s Crossroads Revitalization Corporation. The project would be located on the sliver of land between Route 50 and South Street, next to … Continued
Body found in Annandale Park
Fairfax County Police are trying to determine the identity of a man whose body was found in Annandale Community park near the Hidden Oaks Nature Center on June 21. The Office of the Medical Examiner performed an autopsy on June 22 and has not yet determined the cause and manner of death, but detectives do … Continued
Calhoun named principal of Suart HS
Calhoun Prosperanta Calhoun has been appointed as principal of Stuart High School, effective July 2, Dan Parris, Cluster III assistant superintendent announced in a June 22 letter to the Stuart community. “Calhoun has served as an assistant principal at Herndon High School since 2005. She began her teaching career in Fairfax within the Stuart pyramid, … Continued
Willston Center’s many programs will need to be relocated
The Willston Center On a recent weekday at the Willston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners, the Computer Clubhouse was packed with kids, a couple of men were playing a lively game of ping pong in the Korean Senior Citizens Center, and it was party time in the Vietnamese Senior Center, with karaoke and dancing. All … Continued
NEPP grant funding bears fruit in Annandale
The current entrance to Camelot on Little River Turnpike By Elizabeth Kirchner Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grants awarded to Fairfax County communities this spring are beginning to bear fruit. Since the Board of Supervisors established NEPP in 2008, the program has evaluated 153 applications and made 87 awards to community groups and nonprofits. One … Continued
Man arrested in botched bank robbery in Seven Corners
Officers from the Mason District Police Station have charged Herson Geovanne Torres, 22, of 7230 Beverly Park Drive, Springfield, with the attempted robbery of Capital One bank in Seven Corners. The suspect had entered the bank, located at 6367 Seven Corners Center, at around 3:05 p.m. on June 5. He passed a note demanding money … Continued
Seven Corners clean-up a victim of bureaucracy
Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners A major effort to clean up Seven Corners planned for June 23 has been sunk by the bureaucracy. Lake Barcroft residents Nancy Vorona and Kay Cooper had put lots of work into mobilizing the community to get rid of the litter and illegal signs along Route 7. They hoped to … Continued
Seven Corners residents explore vision for future redevelopment
The Seven Corners Shopping Center Seven Corners residents and business owners at the second “visioning workshop” last night were thoroughly engaged in the process to form a long-term plan for redeveloping the area, yet there was quite a bit of frustration over the need for immediate action to clean up the appearance of the area. … Continued
Annandale area schools participating in summer meals program
Twenty-eight Fairfax County public schools, including 13 in Annandale/Mason District, are taking part in the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded summer food service program. This program ensures that students who qualify for a free or reduced-price meal during the school can also have access to a free, nutritious breakfast, lunch, or both during the summer.The Fairfax … Continued
Parklawn tour showcases exemplary homes
Recent Annandale blog posts about problems with multiple occupancy, “extreme yard sales,” and unfinished construction projects might have given the impression that the Parklawn neighborhood is in decline. Actually, there are many well-maintained, charming homes there that people have put great care into renovating, decorating, and landscaping. Three of them were showcased June 16 on … Continued
Race with Grace Snow Cone Lemonade Stand supports childhood cancer research
Grace and Tucker The Annandale community is invited to the Race with Grace Snow Cone Lemonade Stand Saturday, June 23, at the Broyhill Crest pool. The stand will be at 7212 Early St., Annandale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., during the season’s first swim meet. The event is hosted by Grace Sprano, a 4-year-old miracle child who … Continued
Planning Commission approves housing on Campbell and Ferrara site
Willow Run Drive Despite extensive opposition from nearby residents, the Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to allow 29 single-family houses to be built on 8.78 acres on property now occupied by the Campbell and Ferrara nursery on Little River Turnpike. No commissioners voted against the proposal although three members abstained: Kenneth Lawrence … Continued
Fairfax police target aggressive drivers
Aggressive driving incidents in Fairfax County were way up in 2011 over 2010, so Fairfax County Police are turning up the heat this summer to crack down on unsafe moving violations. Operation Summer HEAT (Help Eliminate Aggressive Traffic), running June 15- Sept. 3—will focus on moving violations, such as reckless driving, speeding, improper passing, disregarding … Continued
Assisted living facility in Annandale means more traffic on Gallows Road
The Brightview facility would be accessed from Gallows Road People who live near the proposed assisted living facility slated for Gallows Road told the developer they are concerned about increased traffic on an already congested street The 95-unit facility would be developed by Brightview Senior Living, a division of the Shelter Group, which operates 23 … Continued