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
New Fairfax Hospital wing to open in August 2012
The new 11-story South Patient Tower at Inova Fairfax Hospital is expected to be completed by August 2012—about six months behind schedule. The building will house 174 all-private intensive care unit (ICU) medical/surgeon, neurosciences, and trauma rooms. Construction on the $161 million project started in June 2010. Staffing projections for the new building have … Continued
Snapping turtle babies released to the wild
Janis Jeffers, naturalist and volunteer coordinator at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale, sent us some photos of the baby snapping turtles released at Lake Accotink:
Mitchell Frank of Annandale to compete in U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff
Mitchell Frank 2011 Annandale High School graduate Mitchell Frank will compete in the U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff Aug. 18. The winner will receive a men’s main draw singles wild card into the 2011 U.S. Open, and a huge cheering section from Annandale could make the difference for Frank. Tickets can be purchased online. There is … Continued
Seven Corners transit center to open in 2011
The new transit center under construction at the Seven Corners Shopping Center should be completed by the end of the year. The $1.5 million facility will have three bus bays and six shelters for bus riders, a bus layover area, and bicycle facilities and is expected to improve traffic flow. Funding comes from the federal … Continued
Kory’s Report from Richmond: Green jobs essential to Virginia’s prosperity
By Del. Kaye Kory As the Aug. 23 primary nears, campaign signs are cropping up across Northern Virginia, candidates are knocking on doors, and shiny direct mail pieces are showing up in mailboxes. Please check to see if there are contested races in your districts and remember to vote. Though national and international economic events … Continued
Hidden Oaks naturalists release snapping turtle hatchlings
Naturalists from the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale released a group of snapping turtle hatchlings into Lake Accotink on Friday, Aug. 12. The baby turtles were the first to emerge from a clutch of 35 eggs rescued from a local resident’s flower garden. The next group of turtles will be released into the lake … Continued
Summer concert series still going strong at Mason District Park
Orquestra Tropikiimba If you haven’t been to a Spotlight by Starlight concert at Annandale’s Mason District Park this summer, you’re missing out on a great opportunity for free, convenient entertainment. The shows take place in the park’s amphitheater every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m., and child-friendly shows are 10 a.m. Saturdays. You have a … Continued