Pop Up District to open next month at the Eden Center
The Pop Up District, a collection of vendors at the Eden Center in Seven Corners, will open the second week of January.
Two people shot in Annandale
Fairfax County Police are investigating a shooting by the Bowlero bowling alley at 4245 Markham St. in Annandale on Dec. 1.
Winter festival in Annandale Dec. 7
Celebrate the season this Saturday at a Winter Wonderland Festival at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale.
Community urged to oppose huge power lines for a data center
Bren Mar Park community representatives are urging their residents to come out in force to a Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) hearing this Thursday on Dominion Energy’s application for the Edsall substation and transmission lines.
County projects a dire budget picture
Fairfax County’s budget forecast for FY 2026 projects a $292.7 million shortfall, due to declining office property values, rising employee compensation, and limited revenue growth.
Bring holiday cheer to local kids
For those of you who want to help the needy this holiday season, there are plenty of opportunities.
School news
The following news briefs highlight happenings in Annandale/Mason District schools.
Crimson Coward opens Friday
Crimson Coward, a fast-casual restaurant featuring Nashville hot chicken, is expected to have a soft opening in Annandale on Nov. 29.
Friend seeks help for Annandale fire victim
Deveri White has launched a fundraising drive to support her friend and coworker, Catherine “Kitty” Dragonera, who was injured in a fire at her apartment in Annandale in the early morning of Nov. 23.
Recruiting controversy roils FCPS football
Three school board members – Ricardy Anderson (Mason), Mateo Dunne (Mount Vernon), and Ryan McElveen (at large) – issued a statement calling for a “comprehensive and independent investigation” of the Hayfield Secondary School football controversy.
Jimenez works to retain leaf vacuuming
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez told Annandale Today he is working to ensure Fairfax County permanently retains its leaf vacuuming service.
Middle Eastern restaurant coming to Seven Corners
Hamza & Madina Halal Food, a fast-casual restaurant, is coming to the former Pizza Hut spot at the Seven Corners Center on Leesburg Pike.
Metro overhauls Metrobus network
Metro’s Board of Directors on Nov. 21 approved the Better Bus Network Redesign, the first major overhaul of the Metrobus network in its 50-year history.
Two hurt in Annandale apartment fire
Two people were injured in a three-alarm fire that started at about 2 a.m. on Nov. 23 in a garden-style apartment building in the 4900 block of Americana Drive in Annandale.
FCDOT outlines options for Gallows Road
Community members had lots of questions and concerns about a proposed overhaul of Gallows Road at a well-attended meeting on Nov. 21 at Woodburn Elementary School. Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials explained the options under consideration for improving safety and traffic flow along the corridor. The entire project – between Annandale and Tysons – … Continued