Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month Saturday in Annandale
The community is invited to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Annandale this Saturday. There will be Asian food and entertainment at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia Pike on May 24, 1-4 p.m. The event is hosted by the Community Revitalization Section of the Fairfax County Department of Planning … Continued
Planning commissioner announces congressional campaign
Candace Bennett, a member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission, announced plans to run for Congress to succeed Rep. Gerry Connolly in the 11th District. Bennett is the third candidate to launch a campaign so far, following state Sen. Stella Pekarsky and Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw. Bennett, a resident of Lorton, is the deputy executive … Continued
Metrobus routes are changing on June 29
Your Metrobus route and schedule will likely change on June 29 when the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority launches the Better Bus Network. Better Bus is an initiative to redesign the Metrobus system. WMATA says the goal is to provide “more frequent, consistent bus service across the region and make bus service easier to understand.” … Continued
Fairfax courts reopen Monday
The Fairfax County Courthouse will reopen on Monday, May 19, with some modifications, the county reports. The Circuit Court and General District Court will resume in-person operations, although visitors may experience delays in accessing the building or services. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court will operate out of the Historic Courthouse at 4000 Chain … Continued
Mason District Animal Welfare Alliance formed
Supervisor Andres Jimenez has formed a Mason District Animal Welfare Alliance with local animal advocates to improve services for pets, wildlife, and companion animals. The group will work with his office, local agencies, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations “to advance county resources, policies, and programs that strengthen animal welfare and promote coexistence in both residential and … Continued
Shawarma Taco is coming to Annandale
Over a year ago, the owner of a property in Annandale told us they were planning to open a Shawarma Taco restaurant and accounting firm by the end of 2024 in a building undergoing renovations at 4201 Annandale Road. The renovations are still underway, although a sign is up announcing Olwan, Ghannam & Associates Accounting … Continued
Big plant sale at Green Spring Gardens this Saturday
Green Spring Gardens will become a marketplace for gardeners on Saturday. Spring Garden Day, an annual event hosted by Friends of Green Spring, will take over the lawn from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over two dozen vendors will sell popular, rare, and unusual plants, including natives, edibles, and trees. The Green Springs Plant Shop, offering plants … Continued
Oiso offers Korean street food
Oiso, a restaurant focusing on Korean street food, is having a soft opening on May 15. The restaurant, located at 7133-C Columbia Pike, Annandale, is in the space formerly occupied by Gom Ba Woo. The owner and chef, William Kim, is offering an original take on traditional Korean food, using all-fresh ingredients. Oiso’s menu features … Continued
New shop specializes in grass jelly drinks
Seven Corners has a new shop specializing in Chinese grass jelly drinks. Shuyi Grass Jelly & Tea is located at 6122-B Arlington Blvd. in the Willston Shopping Center. Grass jelly is made from the leaves and stalks of a certain kind of plant grown in China. Grass jelly drinks at Shuyi also have organic milk … Continued
Traffic stop leads to major beltway crash
A traffic violation on the beltway near Braddock Road in Annandale this morning resulted in a major crash, the Virginia State Police reports. A Virginia state trooper attempted a traffic stop shortly before 9 a.m. after spotting a driver heading northbound on I-495 violating the hands-free cell phone law. A check of the suspect’s vehicle … Continued
A condo resident is plagued by a neighbor’s drug addict visitors
Pathways Homes provides housing for chronically homeless and mentally ill individuals. But when those tenants cause problems, it’s difficult to get them evicted. That’s what one tenant we’ll call H) found when the Pathways tenant living across the hall from them home at the Hollybrooke Condominium in Seven Corners began making their life miserable. The … Continued
Principal selection process underway for Poe Middle School
Fairfax County Public Schools is beginning the search for a new principal for Poe Middle School, but many teachers and parents already know who they want for the job – Interim Principal Sarah Eqab. They say Eqab, a former assistant principal at Annandale High School, has made a positive difference at Poe, with one … Continued
Summer concerts scheduled
The Fairfax County Park Authority has posted a preliminary schedule of summer concerts in the Spotlight by Starlight series in Mason District. The following free concerts will be held at the amphitheater in Mason District Park on Friday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m.: June 20 – City of Fairfax Concert Band. June 22 – … Continued
Jimenez has a new chief of staff
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has a new chief of staff. Devin Pharr succeeds Amir Abu-El-Hawa, who has returned to his previous position as chief of staff for Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay. Pharr started his new role in Jimenez’s office on May 12. He had previously been chief of staff for Providence Supervisor … Continued
Failing to stop for a school bus will net drivers a $250 ticket
Drivers who pass a school bus stopped to let children on or off can now be fined $250. Fairfax County Public Schools installed cameras on 50 school buses to catch drivers who violate the law against stopping when a bus’s stop arm is extended. Related story: Cameras will catch drivers who don’t stop for school … Continued