Viewpoint: The Willow Run project should not go forward
By Randy Noranbrock, president of the Willow Run Civic Association Residents of the Willow Run community in Annandale urge the Fairfax County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to reject a nomination to the Comprehensive Plan for a five-story, 186-unit apartment building at 6675 Little River Turnpike. This nomination has drawn the condemnation of … Continued
Annandale has a new golf training center
A new golf training center opened in Annandale in May. GolfPark, located on the first floor of an office building at 7630 Little River Turnpike, offers private golf lessons on nine bays with golf simulators. Patrons can also rent a simulator for practice for $40 an hour or $30 an hour on non-peak times, 10 … Continued
More candidates emerge for Congress
Three more Democrats have launched campaigns for Gerry Connolly’s former seat in Congress: They are joining the previously announced Democratic candidates: Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw, state Sen. Stella Pekarsky, and Planning Commission member Candace Bennett. The election, originally scheduled for the 2026 midterms, will happen, earlier as the death of Connolly on May 21 means … Continued
We need sponsors and volunteers to step up for a successful Taste of Annandale
Planning is well underway for the 2025 Taste of Annandale. This family-friendly street festival is Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, at 7200 Columbia Pike between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department. To ensure this event will be as successful as the 2024 Taste of … Continued
Health & Wellness: Life lessons from a personal trainer
By Rachel Martin The owner of Connection Wellness in Annandale, Rachel Martin, contributes a periodic column on health and wellness issues. Rachel is an IMPACT Life Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. I believe it was Malcolm Gladwell who popularized the idea that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in any … Continued
Hearing scheduled on Braddock Road improvements
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing Monday, June 2, on the design of multimodal improvements on Braddock Road between Ravensworth Road and Humphries Drive. The hearing will be at Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road in Burke, starting at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. The … Continued
Lt. gov. candidates speak on the economy, schools, housing, and data centers
With less than three weeks until the Democratic Primary on June 17, the candidates for lieutenant governor are trying hard to differentiate themselves in a crowded field. Three of the six candidates – labor lawyer Alex Bastani, Prince William County School Board Chair and ophthalmologist Babur Lateef, and former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney – outlined … Continued
Justice students honored for health project
A team from Justice High School won an award for “best group project” in the Fairfax County Health Department’s Youth Ambassadors program. Justice students Brenda Ferrufino-Cruz and Connor Morgan’s project was a plan to increase awareness of the early signs of a stroke. Seventeen students – from John Lewis and Mount Vernon high schools, as … Continued
Watch out for turtles and bears
Wildlife experts warn the public to be aware of turtles on roadways. And if you see a bear in the area, stay calm and don’t bother it. May through July is nesting season for turtles, so it’s common to see male turtles out and about searching for a mate. As spring turns into summer, more … Continued
Upscale movie theater opens next month
By Shane Gomez For the first time in many years, a new movie complex is coming to the area. Paragon Theaters will have a soft opening on June 13. The upscale theater is located 112 Founders Ave. in Falls Church. Between June 13 and the end of the month, Paragon Theaters will run “Sneak Preview … Continued
Affordable housing waitlist opens next week
The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development will accept applications for the affordable housing waitlist beginning June 2 through June 8. Affordable housing is available through the Project-Based Voucher program and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Project-Based Voucher Program. Applications can be submitted here when the waitlist opens at 8 a.m. on June … Continued
FCPS cuts funding for staff and programs
The Fairfax County School Board adopted a budget for fiscal year 2026 after making some tough decisions to offset a $121 million shortfall. The board reduced to 6 percent the previously agreed-upon 7 percent raise for employees represented by Fairfax Education Unions. Non-union employees will get a 5 percent raise. Teachers, however, might have larger … Continued
Health clinic offers walk-in services
The Fairfax County Health Department is now offering walk-in hours for certain services on select days at all five clinic locations, including the one in Annandale. The clinic at the Heritage Human Services Center, at 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 400-E in the East Wing, is providing same day immunizations, pregnancy testing, maternity intake services, … Continued
Summer concert schedule finalized
The Fairfax County Park Authority has finalized the schedule of summer concerts. The Spotlight by Starlight series includes free concerts twice a week – Friday and Sunday evenings – at Mason District Park. That’s a reduced schedule from previous years, when concerts were held three times a week. The following shows start at 7:30 p.m. … Continued
Tony Sabio launches a campaign challenging Rep. Don Beyer
Anthony “Tony” Sabio, a Republican originally from Puerto Rico, launched a campaign to challenge Rep. Don Beyer for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. “I’m running for Congress because it’s time to restore common sense, courage, and accountability to Washington,” Sabio announced March 27. “The people of Northern Virginia are tired of partisan soundbites and political games. … Continued