Mistakes on voter cards led to confusion at the polls
We warned you that there might be problems on Election Day, and there were—a lot more than usual, according to a poll watcher. More than 2,200 people countywide received voter cards from the Fairfax County Office of Elections with errors—such as the wrong precinct or polling place. Many of the mistakes failed to account for … Continued
Annandale real estate market showed gains in October
According to statistics provided by our real estate contributor, Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker, the housing market in Annandale appears to be picking up, compared to a year ago. In October 2011, the average price of homes sold in zip code 22003 is up 11.3 percent, the average median price of homes sold is up … Continued
Plans approved for new Bailey’s Crossroads fire station
A drawing of the new fire station Plans have been approved for a new fire station in Bailey’s Crossroads to replace the building damaged during a snowstorm in February 2010. Heavy snowfall caused the roof to collapse, and a temporary tent-like structure has protected the station’s vehicles since then. Construction of a new, larger fire … Continued
Police seek man who tried to enter woman’s car near Unique Thrift Store
Fairfax County Police are investigating a “suspicious event” that took place nearly three weeks ago at the Fairfax Plaza Shopping Center, 2950 Gallows Road, Merrifield, involving an intruder who tried to enter a woman’s car. That is the same shopping center where Vanessa Pham was spotted, and possibly abducted, just minutes before she was stabbed … Continued
Ceremony marks sesquicentennial of Lincoln’s Grand Review
Hundreds of Civil War re-enactors, members of the military, and spectators commemorated the sesquicentennial of President Lincoln’s Grand Review of the Troops Saturday at Fort McNair in southeast Washington, D.C. The event, along with related activities last weekend, including a Grand Ball, history conference, concert, and history mobile—all in the Bailey’s Crossroads area—were sponsored by … Continued
Teen charged with setting fire to Annandale house
Fairfax County fire investigators charged a 14-year-old male juvenile with intentionally setting a fire at an Annandale home, the Fire and Rescue Department reported Nov. 14. The Nov. 8 fire, at a single-family house in the 3900 block of Bruce Lane, in the Columbia Pines neighborhood, caused approximately $35,000 in damages to the siding, eaves, and … Continued
Living large in Annandale
3809 Hummer Road, Annandale The average house in Annandale is valued at under $400,000, but for homebuyers with a lot more money to spend, there are pricier options. There’s a huge house on the market at 3809 Hummer Road, for example, with an asking price of $1.175 million, reduced from $1.25 million. It comes with … Continued
FXCO to hold blight hearing on Frame Factory
The Frame Factory in January 2010 The building at 7130 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, that housed the Frame Factory before it was destroyed in a fire on New Year’s Day, 2010, could soon be declared blighted. It’s been an eyesore for nearly two years, and there have been lots of complaints about it. The building … Continued
Ohio man faces sentencing for murder of Annandale woman
Auh Danny Kim, a home renovator, pleaded guilty Nov. 9 to the July 2009 murder of Annandale acupuncturist Chung A. Auh in Fairfax County Circuit Court, the Washington Post reported. Auh, 53, had operated a holistic healing business in her home at 4119 on Hummer Road, next to Yechon restaurant. The murder had shocked the … Continued
Parents begin organizing PTA for new elementary school
Annandale’s new elementary school isn’t completed yet but parents are already starting to get organized. Parents whose children will attend the K-15 school are invited to a meeting next Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., at Falls Church High School to talk about setting up a new PTA. The school’s attendance area was approved by the … Continued
Pants banned for women at Westminster School
Hillary Clinton not dressed up enough for Westminster Women teachers, administrators, and parent volunteers at the Westminster School look well turned out in tailored suits or nice dresses. You won’t see them in pantsuits, however, as pants are prohibited in the dress code for women who work at the pricey private school. It seems unbelievable … Continued
Election results show wins for Marsden, Gross, Cook, and McLaughlin
Voters in the Annandale/Mason area supported incumbents on Election Day. In a closely watched race for the 37th Senate District, the Democratic incumbent Dave Marsden pulled in 53.6 percent of the vote, compared to 46.3 percent for Republican Jason Flanary, with all precincts counted. The race for supervisor of the Braddock District was extremely close. … Continued
Re-enactment commemorates Lincoln’s Grand Review in Bailey’s Crossroads
A re-enactment commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Grand Review of the Army of the Potomac will take place Saturday morning, Nov. 12, at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., rather than in Bailey’s Crossroads as organizers of the event had initially planned. The re-enactment is sponsored by the Lincoln at the Crossroads Alliance (LATCRA) with … Continued
Various groups endorsing candidates vying to represent Annandale area
For all of you who still haven’t made up your minds about who to vote for tomorrow, it might be helpful to see which organizations have endorsed the candidates. Here is a list of some of the major endorsements for candidates hoping to represent Annandale/Mason District residents: State Senate – 37th District Dave Marsden, (Democrat, … Continued
340 Fairfax County employees are moving to Annandale next June
About 340 Fairfax County employees will be relocated from Falls Church to the Heritage II and III office buildings at 7611 Little River Turnpike in Annandale in about seven months. The move affects these offices: the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, the Health Department, the Department of Family Services, Neighborhood and Community Services, Department of … Continued