FCPS school board candidates speak to Democratic Committee
Four of the six people vying for at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board spoke to the Mason District Democratic Committee April 19. The Fairfax County Democratic Committee will endorse three at-large candidates at its May 24 meeting. The school board consists of three at-large members plus one member from each district. No Republicans … Continued
Public invited to dance show and party Saturday night
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? How about a show that combines the spirit of “Dancing with the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “Circ du Soleil”? The brand-new Forever Dancing Ballroom studio, in the Bailey’s Crossroads area, is presenting its first annual Spring Showcase and Dance Party Saturday night featuring … Continued
Annandale cleans up on April 30
Annandale residents and business owners are encouraged to come out and help clean up Annandale on Saturday, April 30. Annandale Community Clean-Up Day is sponsored by the Annandale-based Korean-American Association of Greater Washington and the Mason and Braddock districts. The goal is “to keep our hometown as clean as we can,” says organizer Helen Winter. Volunteers … Continued
Add roadwork construction to the traffic nightmare at the Mark Center
The BRAC project in February. The $20 million provided by the Defense Department last week for short-term transportation improvements at the BRAC-133 site at the Mark Center will be used to widen the off-ramp from I-395 heading north to Seminary Road and the on-ramp onto I-395 heading south from Seminary. The projects are expected to … Continued
Unwanted prescription drugs collected April 30
Got old prescription drugs lying around? The second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies, encourages people to clean out their medicine cabinets by providing a safe place to dispose of … Continued
Braddock Supervisor candidate Chris Wade touts experience in business
Christopher Wade believes his experience as a pragmatic problem solver and his background in business makes him well-qualified to represent the Braddock District on the Fairfax Board of Supervisors. Wade will face off against Marc Greidinger in a Democratic primary slated for Aug. 23. The winner will challenge incumbent John Cook in the general election … Continued
Parliament Cleaners has served Annandale for more than four decades
The Parliament Cleaners, wedged between the Safeway and the Miso restaurant in the Little River Shopping Center might well be one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Annandale. Parliament opened in 1968, and Connie Burnley has been the smiling face behind the counter since 1972 when her family purchased the business. Her son, James, … Continued
Registered sex offender resides on Elan Court, Annandale
The Virginia State Police issued a notification April 15 that Annandale resident Dennis Monroy, age 20, is listed on the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. In October 2009, Monroy was convicted in Fairfax County of “taking indecent liberties with children.” He lives at 4425 Elan Court and works at Access Worldwide in Falls … Continued
It’s a good time to buy – and sell – in Annandale, real estate leader says
Todd It’s a great time to both buy and sell real estate in Annandale—and throughout Fairfax County—says Christine Todd, chief executive officer of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR). Of course, that’s what you’d expect a realtor to say, but Todd has plenty of data to back up her optimistic predictions. Speaking at the … Continued
Annandale resident charged with murdering barber
A man suspected of killing a barber yesterday has been identified as Annandale resident Hung T. Nguyen, the Washington Post reported. The man who opened fire inside a barbershop in the Belle View area of Fairfax County has turned himself in at the Sully District Police Station last night. Nguyen, 44, a former employee, was charged … Continued
To Sok Jip offers homestyle cooking at reasonable prices
Dak kalguksu, a noodle soup in chicken broth. By James Moon To Sok Jip (pronounced roughly as “toe soak jeep”) is a hole-in-the-wall Korean dining hall at 7211 Columbia Pike that could be described as a refuge for homesick foreign students on F-1 visas. The prices are relatively cheap, the portions are large, the food … Continued
Scene around A-Town: The trees are watching
We found this tree creature on Larchmont Drive, Annandale.
Schedule set for Spotlight by Starlight summer concerts in Mason District Park
The following free concerts take place in the Newton W. Edwards Amphitheatre at Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale. The shows listed are on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. In addition, there will be free performance for children on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the same location. The schedule for those … Continued
DaMoim puts a Korean spin on quesadillas and tacos
DaMoim, a Korean fusion restaurant and bar in Annandale offers a mix of Korean and American fare, but most people come for the tacos and quesadillas, and with good reason. They are delicious. The buldahk quesadilla, a perfect combination of caramelized onions, spicy chicken, and cheddar and jack cheese in a soft tortilla ($8). is … Continued
Community development is all about ‘asset building’
Lopez At a forum on “building community” Thursday evening, sponsored by the Mason District Council, leaders from neighborhood groups cited some of the issues they’re concerned with: poorly maintained houses; hideous mcmansions; front-yard used car lots; never-ending renovation projects; and unwanted townhouse developments. Presenters Elisa Lueck and Norma Lopez from the Fairfax County Office of … Continued