Annandale cat hoarders’ home sold
The Annandale house that belong to a cat hoarder and sheltered more than 160 cats has been sold for $283,000, well below the market value of similar homes in the area, but more than the asking price of 280,000. Realtor Beth Yesford of eVenture Real Estate, based in Reston, said 13 offers were made for … Continued
Mason District precincts will be redrawn
Several election precincts in the Mason District are being reorganized in an effort to minimize disruptions caused by statewide redistricting. Here’s what’s been proposed: Whittier, Walnut Hills #1 and Walnut Hills #2 would be combined. The new Walnut Hill precinct would be the largest in Mason District, with 3,500 voters. Sleepy Hollow would be split … Continued
It’s gotten a bit easier to ride a bike from Annandale to Wakefield Park
A ribbon-cutting ceremony last week marked the completion of improvements to the bike and pedestrian bridge over the beltway, connecting Wakefield Park/Audrey Moore RECenter and Americana Drive in Annandale. A portion of the bridge was raised four feet to meet the latest federal highway standards, extended to accommodate the additional HOT lanes under construction, and upgraded … Continued
All-women jazz orchestra will perform at NOVA
Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes An historic event takes place in Annandale next weekend: the debut performance of Washington, D.C.’s, first all-women, all-star professional jazz orchestra. Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes Jazz Orchestra, with singer Lena Seikaly, will perform Sunday, June 26, at 4 p.m., in the Ernst Cultural Center Theater at Northern Virginia Community College … Continued
Annandale home prices rising
Median sales prices in Annandale (zip code 22003) were up an incredible 23 percent over May 2010. But don’t get too excited, Vivienne Couts, the Annandale blog real estate contributor, warns. “Statistics can be misleading. There are fewer condos on the market in the low end (fewer foreclosures) and more higher-end properties selling,” she says. … Continued
Fairfax Federation hears BRAC update from county Chair Bulova
Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova told community leaders June 16 she is pushing VDOT to expedite the development of a new off-ramp from the I-395 HOV lanes to the Mark Center. Bulova was the keynote speaker at the annual picnic of the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations at the Packard Center in Annandale. … Continued
FCPS staff presents recommendations on Annandale Regional Study
The new school at the Lacy site. The Fairfax County staff recommendation on the Annandale Regional Study, released June 16, is likely to please some parents and upset others. The Sleepy Hollow Woods community, for example, should be pleased that its students will remain assigned to Glasgow Middle School and Stuart High School. Beech Tree … Continued
Tysons Corner expansion will have huge impact on Annandale
Developers display plans for Tysons Corner. Whatever happens to Annandale in the next few years, one thing is clear: Living in the shadows of a growing city will have a huge impact. An open house on the plans for “Transforming Tysons” June 15 at Springhill Elementary School offered a glimpse of some of the proposed … Continued
Annandale sex offender listed on state registry
The Virginia State Police issued a notification June 13 about Annandale resident Mark Wellington Ramos being listed on the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. He lives at 8339 Queen Elizabeth Blvd. in between Oak Hill Park and the Cross County Trail through Wakefield Park. Ramos, age 49, was convicted of sexual battery with … Continued
Annandale Safe Youth Program honors graduates
Left to right: Judith Dittman, executive director of Alternative House; Andrew House, who received a certificate for being the “Best All-Around Student”; and Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova. Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova presented graduation certificates June 13 to students in the Annandale Safe Youth Program. Food for the event was provided by … Continued
Civil War sesquicentennial commemorated with Mosby movie, lectures, re-enactments, and more
For those of you interested in commemorating this year’s sesquicentennial (that’s the 150th anniversary) of the Civil War, there are a series of events taking place throughout Fairfax County over the next few months. Next Sunday, June 19, a documentary film on Col. John S. Mosby’s combat operations in Fairfax County will take place at … Continued
At Maxx Fitness, you can get training advice from an Olympian
Ahmed with some of his trophies. Annandale’s Maxx Fitness, has something you’re not likely to find at any other gym around here: The owner, Ahmed Ragheb, is a weightlifting champion who has competed in the Olympics. You’ll find him at the gym most days, advising clients on weightlifting techniques and the proper use of the … Continued
Eileen Garnett recognized as ‘Annandale Citizen of the Year’
John Marr Drive Long-time Annandale activist Eileen Garnett was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce Thursday in recognition of her years of work in support of the revitalization of the community’s central business district. The award caught Garnett by surprise. “It’s quite humbling that they think that much of me,” … Continued
Mason District inspection unit cracking down on ‘problem’ bars
The building that housed Terra E Mare is now empty. The Mason District Police Station is spearheading an inspection unit to check up on bars and restaurants, particularly those where there have been a lot of complaints about noise, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and alcohol violations. The unit includes representatives from the Fairfax County code enforcement … Continued
Fire damages Annandale house
The Fairfax County Fire Department is investigating a fire Wednesday afternoon at 3798 Dade Drive, Annandale. A smoke alarm alerted a sleeping teenager, and she escaped the two-story house unharmed. According to a statement from the fire department, the fire originated on the deck, headed up the vinyl siding, into the eves, and into the … Continued