Five 9/11 victims were from Annandale
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, we found that five of the 2,974 people who lost their lives due to the terrorists attacks that day were living in Annandale at the time. The following information is from CNN and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial website. Army Sgt. First … Continued
Merrifield redevelopment project to open in October 2012
The first stores in the new Mosaic District in Merrifield are set to open in October 2012, says Amy Hibler, regional marketing director for Edens and Avant, which is developing the 31-acre mixed used project. A key element of the project will be the Angelika Film Center, with eight movie screens. This chain, which originated … Continued
Annandale park scene of Medieval battle
A small park along Holmes Run in Annandale was converted to a battlefield Saturday, as dozens of Medieval fighters from the Gwynedd, Knights Templar, Gestiguiste, and other units mixed it up with nonlethal swords and spears. A combatant from Stafford, Va., who goes by the name “Finn Wyndhaven,” says the battles have been taking place … Continued
Annandale Demonstration Project shows benefit of consolidation
Since the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan a year ago setting forth a vision for redeveloping Annandale, there hasn’t exactly been a rush of proposals from developers. In fact, no one has stepped forward with a plan to create the kind of mixed-use projects envisioned by the … Continued
Owner of dog shot by police is pursuing legal action
Tommy Tomlo, the owner of the dog shot and killed by a police officer yesterday on his front yard in the Parklawn neighborhood plans to pursue legal action against the officer. Tomlo told the Annandale blog he is filing a civil lawsuit against Officer M. Tucker and the Fairfax County Police. He has also contacted … Continued
Police shoot dog in Parklawn
Tommy Tomlo with Dodge and Crash Residents of the Parklawn neighborhood who had repeatedly complained about a loose pit bull needn’t worry any more – Fairfax County police officers shot and killed the dog this morning while the owner, Tom Tomlo of Everglade Drive, was at work. Lucy Caldwell, a spokesperson with Animal Control, says … Continued
Scene around A-Town: It’s a wild world
A wildlife sene brightens up this front yard on Tallwood Terrace in Lake Barcroft.
Kory’s Report from Richmond: Student discipline reforms needed
By Kaye Kory This past Monday, the Washington Post’s editorial page weighed in on the topic of Miranda rights for children in schools. The editorial addressed the recent Supreme Court decision that requires police officers questioning students about potential criminal violations in a school setting to advise them that they do not have to answer … Continued
Learn how to be an advocate for abused or neglected children
A new case of child abuse or neglect enters the FairfaxCounty Domestic and Juvenile Relations Court system once every 38 hours. These children need dedicated, caring advocates to help ensure that their best interests are represented in court. That’s where Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) enters the picture. CASA volunteers gather information for the … Continued
Annandale musician to perform in major Beatles festival this weekend
Apple Core Among the performers lined up for the huge Beatles festival next weekend at National Harbor Place, “Abbey Road on the River,” will be local musician Andrew Ratliff and his band The Apple Core. Ratliff, an Annandale native—and member of the AHS Class of 1981—is also in the bands Bad Hair Day and Monkee … Continued
Lincolnia Hills opposes bus route changes
Residents of the Lincolnia Hills/Heywood Glen community are unhappy with a proposal by the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority to change the routes for the 7X and 7W buses, making them much less direct. The bus routes would be be redirected to serve the new Mark Center Transit Station at the BRAC-133 project, which is … Continued
Annandale begins cleanup after Hurricane Irene
Chainsaws are echoing throughout Annandale, as residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Irene. 3707 Whispering Lane in Lake Barcroft. A tree damaged this car’s windshield on Whispering Lane. Whitewater in Holmes Run by Rose Lane Park. This huge tree blocks Marshall Drive in Annandale. 3806 Whispering Lane. This Dominion Power crew restored power to Heritage … Continued
Hurricane Irene leaves its mark on Annandale
Hurricane Irene has left hundreds of downed trees and powerlines all over Annandale. Bill Epley, of 7513 Dolce Drive, Annandale, “heard a hell of a crash” at about 4:30 a.m. “It really shook the house pretty well,” he says. There was also some water damage. He had been preparing to have a new roof installed, … Continued
School board member Ilryong Moon launches re-election bid in Annandale
Several dozen Democratic leaders and supporters braved the torrential rains in advance of Hurricane Irene Saturday afternoon to help Ilryong Moon launch his re-election campaign for an at-large seat on the Fairfax CountySchool Board. Moon is one of just six of the 12 incumbents seeking re-election. At the launch party at Magill’s restaurant in Annandale, Moon … Continued
Prepare now for insurance issues
Del. Kaye Kory submitted the following information on state resources that could prove helpful with Hurricane Irene – or another emergency: The National Association of Insurance Communication (NAIC) offers a free smartphone app, myHOME Scr.APP.book, that can be used to create a home inventory. The app lets users photograph and capture images, descriptions, bar codes, and serial … Continued