Herrity is running for lieutenant governor
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity of Springfield announced on Jan. 3 that he is campaigning for lieutenant governor of Virginia. The sole Republican on the Board of Supervisors, Herrity calls for “a continuation of the conservative legacy established by Governor Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Sears, and Attorney General Miyares.” Sears is running for governor, and Jason … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Dec. 30 Dec. 29 Dec. 28 Dec. 27 Dec. 26 Dec. 25
Shop owners facing displacement seek rent relief
The owners of long-time small businesses in an aging retail strip in Falls Church say they are being forced to close without being given sufficient time to plan for the future. Virginia Hospital Center plans to demolish the Graham Center retail strip on Arlington Boulevard at Graham Road and replace it with a medical facility. … Continued
Help package oatmeal for the needy
If you’ve resolved to do more volunteering in 2025, here’s a good way to start: The Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads, the Arlington Moose Lodge, and the Bailey’s Crossroads Lions Club invite community members to take part in an oatmeal packaging event on Jan. 4. Volunteers will assemble 18,000 servings of fortified oatmeal to help … Continued
Police seek burglary suspects
Fairfax County police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects who burglarized a home in Annandale. On Dec. 27, at about 2:45 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Elm Terrace in Holmes Run Acres for a burglary alarm. A resident reported seeing two suspects enter her home on surveillance cameras. After … Continued
Community centers have tech devices to lend
Community members can now borrow technology devices from community centers operated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. The new Technology Lending Program includes Canon EOS digital cameras, Oculus Meta Quest II virtual reality headsets, Cricut Maker cutting machines, and Flashforge Adventurer Pro 3D printers. Chromebooks will be added soon. The program … Continued
Pavilion planned for Green Spring Gardens
The Fairfax County Park Authority is planning to construct a pavilion at Green Spring Gardens for outdoor educational programming. There will be a community meeting on the project on Feb. 6, 2-4 p.m., in the Horticultural Center’s library. Residents can also share their views online here. The pavilion is a key component of the revised … Continued
Smoke alarm saves Culmore residents
A fire in an apartment building in Culmore on Dec. 18 displaced five people, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. They were asleep when a smoke alarm went off at 1:30 a.m. They quickly evacuated their second-floor apartment in the 6000 block of Argyle Drive and called 911. Investigators determined the fire originated … Continued
RFP issued for affordable housing developer
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has issued a request for proposals for a developer to plan, design, construct, and operate affordable multifamily housing on a site it owns in Bailey’s Crossroads. The 2.93-acre property is located at 5827 Columbia Pike between Radley Acura and the nearly completed Alta Nova apartments. FCRHA wants to … Continued
Duke St. ramps at Van Dorn to close for eight months
Correction – The eastbound Duke Street to Van Dorn Street ramp and the Van Dorn Street to eastbound Duke Street ramp will be closed to all traffic from Dec. 30 to Aug. 1, 2025, not the entire road, as previously reported. The road closure is necessary to accommodate the installation of roadway infrastructure associated with … Continued
2024: The year in review
Here’s a recap of some of the major stories we covered this year. JANUARY Town hall at Justice High School addresses fentanyl overdosesFollowing the overdose death of a student, Justice parents urge Fairfax County school officials to find a solution to prevent drug abuse. Supervisor Jimenez wants to make Mason District a cultural hubMason District … Continued
Recycle your holiday waste
Most (but not all) of your Christmas detritus can be recycled, the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services reminds residents. Most wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, and paper boxes and bags can go in the recycling bin. Foil wrapping paper, glitter wrapping paper, metallic ribbon, tissue paper, boxes with plastic paper, Styrofoam, bubble … Continued
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays from the gang at Annandale Today!
Coffee/sandwich shop to open in Annandale
A coffee and sandwich shop, called Coffee & Bread, is expected to open in Annandale in January. The standalone building, at 7109 Columbia Pike, has been empty since December 2023 when Tobacco Luxe closed.
Party City is closing
Party City is closing all of its stores, including the one on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Party City Holdco Inc. is carrying out a “wind down” of its 748 stores nationwide, which it expects to complete by Feb. 28. Meanwhile, everything is on sale with discounts up to … Continued