At least one Annandale-area pool affected by drain recall
The pool at Talltree South Just when you thought it was safe to get in the water, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of swimming pool drain covers. At least one pool in Annandale has been affected. “Continental Pools has advised us that our drain cover is included in the … Continued
House passes bill to delay Mark Center relocation
The dreaded traffic nightmare expected around the BRAC-133 project at at the intersection of I-395 and Seminary Road in four months may be delayed. The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation May 26 to allow the Defense Department to delay the move-in date for the BRAC-133 project under construction at the Mark Center site for up to … Continued
Fairfax County Democrats endorse school board candidates
Ilryong Moon The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) voted to endorse three candidates for at-large positions on the Fairfax County School Board—Ilryong Moon, Charisse Espy Glassman, and Ted Velkoff—but there was a bit of controversy over the process. More on that later. The six candidates who were vying for the endorsement, which also included Maria … Continued
Parent groups begin to coalesce over school boundary options
Parents consider boundary options. Fairfax County School Board member Patricia Reed (Providence District) says she is advising parents who are concerned about having their children moved to different schools as a result of the Annandale Regional Study to look at the big picture. At a meeting at Falls Church High School last night, where parents … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Sleepy Hollow Woods has hidden charms
Sleepy Hollow Woods is a quiet Annandale neighborhood between Columbia Pike, Sleepy Hollow Road, Chanel Road, and Holmes Run. It’s full of well-kept ramblers, split levels, and bilevels, most of them built between 1959 and 1961. But hidden from view, in the middle of a block, is a remnant from the past, when the land here … Continued
Despite development, deer still call Annandale home
These deer were spotted just outside the Fred M. Packard Center close to Annandale Community Park. Have you spotted any wildlife in Annandale? Send us photos.
Ossian Hall Park shows celebrate cultural heritage
Korean drummers performed at the Ossian Hall Park ribbon-cutting ceremony. The free summer concert/cultural heritage series at Ossian Hall Park starts June 5 with a performance by the U.S. Army’s rock band, Downranger. Concerts will continue, every Sunday night, 7 p.m., through Aug. 28. The cultural nights include dance performances, music, and movies. The newly renovated … Continued
Intruder threatens woman sleeping in Annandale apartment
Police officers from the Mason District station are investigating a “suspicious event” that occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at an apartment in the 4100 block of Wadsworth Court in Annandale A 25-year-old woman reported that she awoke to find a strange man standing over her bed with his hands around her … Continued
Nominations sought for ‘Best of Braddock Awards’
The “Best of Braddock Awards,” a joint initiative of the Braddock District Council of Community Associations and Braddock Supervisor John Cook, recognize citizens, organizations, and businesses that contribute to the welfare or beauty of the community. Categories include: Braddock District Citizen of the Year; Braddock District Young Person of the Year; Neighborhood Enhancement by an … Continued
Registered sex offender lives in Heritage Woods, Annandale
The Virginia State Police issued a notification May 17 about Annandale resident David Tran, of 7728 Heritage Woods Way, being listed on the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. He was convicted in 1996 in Pulaski County of carnal knowledge of a minor. Tran, age 39 is described as Asian, 5 feet 5 inches, … Continued
Parents sharply divided over non-boundary option for relieving overcrowding at Annandale
One thing is clear from the first community dialogue to review the four options for addressing the Annandale Regional Study: Whatever the final outcome, some people are going to be very unhappy. As more than 250 people pored over existing and proposed school boundary maps in the Annandale High School cafeteria Monday evening, they began … Continued
Community activist Mollie Loeffler lauded as FX CO Citizen of the Year
Loeffler At a banquet last night before a room full of friends and dignitaries, Mason District community leader Mollie Loeffler, accepted an award from the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations as “Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.” Loretta Prencipe, president of the Lincolnia Park Civic Association, introduced Loeffler as “a community builder who inspires people … Continued
Annandale residents dop off hazardous waste products for safe disposal
Annandale area residents dropped off enough insecticides, paint, fertilizers, acids, household cleaners, car batteries, and other hazardous materials to fill up half of a tractor trailer truck at the Mason Government Center Saturday morning. Fairfax County hired the Clean Harbors company to collect and dispose of unwanted, and potentially hazardous materials to keep them out … Continued
Vincent Randazzo named principal of Annandale High School
Randazzo Vincent Randazzo has been appointed principal of Annandale High School, succeeding John Ponton. Randazzo has been assistant principal at AHS since 2005. He worked for the Fairfax County Police Department as an investigator and instructor, then switched gears to become an English teacher. He taught at Stuart, Annandale, and McLean high schools before joining the … Continued
FCPS staff approves four options under Annandale Regional Study
The school under construction on the Lacey site, May 10. Fairfax County Public Schools staff has developed four options for under the Annandale Regional Study addressing overcrowding at Annandale High School and setting boundaries for the new school on the Lacey Center site. In general, one option is aimed at moving a minimum number of … Continued