VA governor forms task force to manage BRAC traffic issues
The first wave of 6,000 Department of Defense workers will move into the Mark Center this week, and Gov. Bob McDonnell’s response is the establishment of a task force and traffic management plan for I-395, he announced Aug. 8. The task force will: • Monitor traffic flow and quickly adjust surrounding traffic signals to changing … Continued
Old farmhouse is link to Annandale’s rural past
Approaching Martha Grimsley’s Annandale house is like stepping into another world. The pre-Civil War farmhouse is completely surrounded by the Sleepy Hollow Woods subdivision. Martha, 83, says the original parts of the former farmhouse still in use are the kitchen, dining room, which still has the original hand-hewn ceiling beams, the loft, which is now … Continued
BrickFair: A Lego fantasyland
If you’re looking for something fun to do, BrickFair, at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, is open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here are some of the incredible Lego creations on display:
FXCO offers free seminars on entrepreneurship
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 seminars 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
Scene around A-Town: The hula bear
We found this hula bear on the corner of Ravensworth Road and Davian Drive in Annandale.
Exterior walls up on new elementary school in Annandale
Lots of progress has been made at the new elementary school at the Lacey site in Annandale, although the project is still a bit behind schedule. It’s expected to be completed in February and will open for business in September 2012. The roof framing is done, and workers have started installing the roof decking, says … Continued
Annandale resident listed on sex offender registry
The Virginia State Police issued a notification July 30 that Annandale resident Corey Jevon Cox is listed on the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. He was convicted of aggravated sexual battery in 2002 in Prince William County. Cox, ae 41, lives at 4408 Island Place, Apt. 302, off Americana Drive. He is described as … Continued
Annandale area neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out
If you get to know your neighbors and care about your community, you’ll be more likely to watch out for one another and be aware if things are not right. That’s the idea behind National Night Out. Neighborhoods throughout the Annandale area held cookouts, ice cream socials, and pool parties last night with the focus … Continued
Annandale-based union prepared for strike against Verizon
Unless Verizon Communications comes to an agreement with the 45,000 unionized workers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, the Annandale-based Communication Workers of America Local 2222 is gearing up for a strike next week. “They want to freeze our pensions, tie wage increases to evaluations, and require employees to pay a lot more for health care,” … Continued
Armstrong files appeal against Democratic endorsement process
Jeannie Armstrong, who failed to secure an endorsement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee by a two-vote margin, has filed an appeal, charging procedural irregularities and the lack of ballot security. During an FCDC meeting July 26, Ryan McElveen got 99 votes, while Armstrong got 97. “Our campaign has been overwhelmed with e-mails and phone … Continued
Sorak Garden, longtime Annandale landmark, offers standard Korean fare
By James Moon Sorak Garden (4308 Backlick Road) has been a landmark for the Korean American community for a long time, practically as long as I’ve known Annandale existed. The restaurant is named for Korea’s famous Mount Sorak (commonly known as Seoraksan). The national park nearby is an autumnal mecca for leaf peepers in … Continued
Annandale neighborhoods plan National Night Out events
Revised: Several Annandale/Mason District community associations have scheduled gatherings Tuesday evening, Aug. 2, in conjunction with National Night Out. The National Night Out campaign, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, encourages communities and neighborhood associations to schedule block parties or other social events, flashlight walking tours, and visits with police and public safety officials … Continued
School board rejects amendment to keep Wakefield kids at Annandale HS
The Fairfax County School Board voted 10-2 last night to adjust the boundaries of schools throughout the Annandale area. A closely watched amendment to keep the Wakefield Forest kids at Annandale High School failed to pass on a 6-6 vote. There wew dozens of students and parents in red AHS T-shirts at the school board … Continued
VDOT plans I-395 HOT lanes off-ramp between Edsall and 236 exits
Stevenson Avenue with I-395 on the left and Landmark Mews on the right Residents of Landmark Mews have some serious concerns about plans to build a HOT lane off-ramp parallel to Stevenson Avenue, which is between I-395 and their community. Landmark Mews is in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County’s Mason District. At a community meeting last … Continued
Fire damages house at Alyssum Way, Annandale
An accidental fire at a single family house at 9203 Alyssum Way in Annandale early this morning caused about $75,000 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. According to fire investigators, the fire was caused by an overheating dehumidifier placed too close to combustibles. No one had been living in the home. Firefighters … Continued