June 23, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

FCPS staff reports on ‘scope of study’ for school boundary review

#Annandale High School, #Annandale Regional Planning Study Committee, #Lacey Center, #schools

At a Fairfax County school board work session April 4, FCPS staff presented its recommendations on the “scope of study” for relieving overcrowding at Annandale High School and setting boundaries for the new elementary school at the Lacey site. The most noteworthy aspects of the staff report are the recommendations that the board consider a … Continued

Fairfax County grants support neighborhood improvement projects

#neighborhood groups, #parks, #Recreation, #volunteers

Congratulations to the 29 neighborhood and homeowner groups that received 2011 Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grants. The organizations that received grants include these in the Mason District and the greater Annandale area: Broyhill Crest Recreation Club/Broyhill Crest Community Association—Clean Up and Reclamation of Broyhill Crest Lot 10A. Chapel Square West Community Association—Community Parkland Access Staircase. … Continued

Public invited to workshop Thursday evening on ‘Building Community’

#community events, #community organizations, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups

Do you wish you knew more of your neighbors? Would you like to get your neighborhood involved in more social events and improvement projects? Would you like to reach out to the diverse members of your communities? The public is invited to a special workshop on “Building Community,” sponsored by the Mason District Council, Thursday evening, … Continued

Mason and Braddock Districts will gain precincts under redistricting proposals

#Braddock District, #elections, #Mason District
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Mason and Braddock, the Fairfax County districts where Annandale is centered, could each pick up at least a couple of precincts when the county Board of Supervisors approves a redistricting plan later this year. An advisory citizens committee charged with developing options for reapportioning the nine magisterial districts in Fairfax County has submitted 22 plans … Continued

Meet ex-Redskin Brian Mitchell Sunday

#sports

Come to the opening day event marking the start of the Annandale Sports Club’s flag football league this Sunday and meet Washington Redskins great and future Football Hall of Famer Brian Mitchell. The former running back is the NFL’s second all-time leader in total yardage. The event takes place at 3:30 p.m., April 3, at … Continued

Huge auction next Friday will raise money for Sleepy Hollow playground

#children, #community events, #entertainment, #schools

Everyone in Annandale—and beyond—is invited to a Live and Silent Auction at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School next Friday, April 8, 6:30-9 p.m. The school’s PTA organized the auction to raise money to replace the school’s 20-year-old playground. You can begin bidding now for about 20 items online through eBay’s non-profit service. You can view and … Continued

Police issue warning on magazine solicitors

#crime, #police

Don’t let door-to-door solicitors trying to sell magazines into your house, the Fairfax County police warn. In fact, it’s best to not even answer the door. “Information has become available that a large group of magazine solicitors may be in the area,” says Pfc. Brendan Murphy, the crime prevention officer with the Mason District police … Continued

Mason District residents air gripes at Penny Gross’ Town Hall meeting

#BRAC, #budget, #development, #Gross, #neighborhood groups, #transportation
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The Town Hall Meeting convened by Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross Monday evening was supposed to be about the Fairfax County budget, but much of the session was devoted to citizens’ concerns about a variety of other issues—from traffic to wasteful spending, and from lack of zoning oversight to neglect of constituents. The meeting, at … Continued