Prepare now for Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene expected to slam into Northern Virginia tomorrow, here are some things to do today: Charge your phone and laptop. Bring in your outdoor furniture and trash cans or make sure they are securely tied. Secure construction materials, debris, and other items that could become dangerous projectiles. Fill your gas tank. Post a list … Continued
Hillbrook Automotive Center to clean up
Mr. Choi of the Hillbrook Automotive Center and Pure gas station (at 6701 Little River Turnpike in Annandale) has an excellent reputation for good work, good value, and reliability, which has attracted an ever increasing customer base. And that has caused some problems: As the business has grown, there have been complaints from people who … Continued
Earthquake caused minimal structural damage in FXCO
Tuesday’s earthquake caused structural damage to an apartment building in Dunn Loring, forcing the evacuation of seven people from four units. All were provided emergency housing in the same complex, reports Renee Stillwell of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Other than that, “there were no major issues,” Stillwell says. During the four-hour period … Continued
Oleszek appears to have beaten Wade in Braddock supervisor race
In the Democratic primary for Supervisor of the Braddock District, Janet S. Oleszek seems to have beaten Christopher Wade, although the margin is razor thin. Oleszek has 1,955 votes, while Wade has 1,913. These precincts in the Braddock District went for Oleszek (the numbers are the percentage of votes she got): Fairview (56), North Springfield #1 (55), North … Continued
Yep, that was an earthquake
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake alarmed people around the D.C. area this afternoon but the Fairfax County government reports there was no damage. Buildings throughout the area were evacuated. The epicenter was at Mineral, Virginia, north of Richmond, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Did you feel the earthquake? We were sitting out in the backyard and heard a loud rumbling … Continued
Venomous wildlife can be annoying but won’t kill you
Copperhead We’ve got some dangerous wildlife around Annandale, but not as much as you might think, says Suzanne Holland, director of the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Holland always has local children enthralled when she teaches them about the natural world, and her presentation on venomous snakes and poisonous plants Saturday afternoon was no exception. The … Continued
Neighborhood enhancement grant proposals due Oct. 31.
Landscaping funded with a NEPP grant Neighborhood organizations interested in sprucing up their common areas, developing playgrounds, creating gardens, or otherwise enhancing their property and strengthening community spirit should consider applying for a Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grant. This county program provides up to $5,000 in matching grant funds to homeowner associations, recreation clubs, civic associations, … Continued
Chancellor of Annandale-based university resigns after kinky photos surface online
David Lee, the chancellor of the Annandale-based University of Northern Virginia, resigned Aug. 19, in the wake of a sex scandal, the Washington Times reported Aug. 22. The Smoking Gun website, which posted kinky photos of Lee, stated that the 64-year-old chancellor “is so into domination and sadomasochism that he has transformed his basement into … Continued
Festival highlights Cambodian culture
Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria was turned into a showcase of all things Cambodian Sunday afternoon, featuring music, dance, processions, games, crafts, educational exhibits, and food. The park is on Duke Street, just east of Annandale. This was the 10th annual Cambodian Community Day, says Sophia Tep, a member of the festival’s organizing committee. The … Continued
Scene around A-Town: All ducked-out
The people who live at this house on Bradley Circle in Annandale seem to have a thing for ducks. Do you know of any other houses around here with an equally unusual decorating scheme?
The VA primaries are Tuesday: Here are the candidates
Primaries take place next Tuesday to select candidates in races where more than one person seeks to run for office next November as a Republican or Democrat. Primaries are usually held in June, but have been delayed this year because of redistricting. The Virginia Senate, House of Delegates, and Fairfax County magisterial districts have all be … Continued
Inova CEO cook-off highlights sustainability
Singleton (left) and Pasternak In an effort to get patients and visitors to make healthier food choices, Inova Heath Systems staged a “Battle of the CEO Celebrity Chefs” in the Fairfax Hospital cafeteria yesterday. The cook-off pitted Inova Fairfax Hospital CEO Reuben Pasternak’s stuffed peppers against Inova Health System CEO Knox Singleton’s squash casserole. The two … Continued
We’ll miss Borders
It’s sad to see the Borders bookstore in Bailey’s Crossroads shut down, but for those of you who still like to read books, it might be worth your time to check out the sales. Everything is 40 to 60 percent off, but the inventory is shrinking fast. According to the manager, the store will remain … Continued
Dogs lost near Gallows Road, Annandale
Murphy Please help blog reader Lauren Wright of Annandale find her lost dogs. They were last seen running along Gallows Road Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. A reward is offered. Contact Lauren at 703/328-4264. UPDATE: Lauren reports the dogs were found wandering around Murray Lane by a nice young man after they had crossed Gallows Road safely. … Continued
FXCO offers seminars for budding entrepreneurs
If you’ve thought about running your own business but don’t know how to get started, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s (FCEDA) free monthly “Entrepreneurship 101” seminars are for you. These sessions provide an overview of start-up basics including county licenses and permits; Virginia workforce and training programs; and federal financing and certification resources. The … Continued