Several Annandale sites offer free meals to eligible children
Children eligible for free and reduced-price school lunches are encouraged to take advantage of the free summer food program at area schools and other locations. Free breakfasts and or lunches are available to eligible children at 16 Fairfax County public schools, including four in the Annandale area: Holmes Middle School—July 25 to Aug. 19; breakfast, … Continued
Annandale welcomes new TD Bank
The new TD Bank building at 7209 Little River “is an excellent example of what we’re trying to accomplish” in revitalizing central Annandale, says Gregory McGillicuddy of the Annandale Commercial BusinessDistrict Planning Committee. It’s close to the street with parking in the rear and is nicely landscaped with Annandale’s signature “acorn” streetlamps—and all that brings … Continued
FXCO Park Board votes to restrict field use
Ossian Hall Park The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a policy July 13 to prohibit groups of 20 or more from using county athletic fields unless they are part of a registered league. The previous limit was 40. The rule change could have the effect of virtually shutting out the casual soccer games that … Continued
Registered sex offender reported on Medford Drive, Annandale
A registered sex offender, Larry George Stephens, lives at 4031 Medford Drive, Apt. 101, in Annandale, the Virginia State Police reported July 14. Stephens, age 59, was convicted in Fairfax County in 2008 of aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties with a child in his custody. He is described as white, six feet tall, 185 … Continued
Police seek arsonist responsible for Culmore dumpster fires
Fairfax County Crime Solvers and the Office of the Fire Marshal are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for a series of dumpster fires in the Culmore area. Since February, at least 15 dumpsters have been intentionally set on fire in that area, and fire marshals believe the same suspect is responsible. … Continued
Bike crashes on the rise in Fairfax County
Statistics on bicycle crashes in Fairfax County for the first six months of 2011 show the Mason and McLean Districts are tied for the most, with eight each. None of the crashes in 2011 involved the death of a bicyclist. Two incidents were hit and runs where the driver fled after striking a bicyclist. In nearly … Continued
Police arrest Annandale man of sexual assault at employment agency
Choon Sik Lee The Fairfax County Police Department’s West Springfield station reports that a woman was allegedly forced to watch pornography, then sexually assaulted as she sought employment help July 7 from the World Employment Agency at 7601 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Police charged an employee of the agency, Choon Sik Lee of 7717 Lafayette … Continued
Seven Corners bank robbed
Fairfax County police from the Mason District are investigating a bank robbery that occurred July 12 at the BB&T Bank at 6120 Arlington Blvd. A man entered the bank at around 10:30 a.m., demanded money, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries. The suspect was described as black, in his … Continued
Explore Korean cuisine at Seoul Garden’s do-it-yourself buffet
By James Moon Enter any respectable Korean restaurant and as soon as you’ve ordered (if not as soon as you’re seated), servers bus to your table a core element of the traditional Korean meal—the little side dish accompaniments called banchan (pronounced “bahn chahn”). They’re kinda like tapas, but they’re included with your meal, and what … Continued
Students, parents speak out at hearing on Annandale school boundary changes
Much of the testimony at the four-hour school board hearing on the Annandale Regional Planning Study July 11 dealt with these issues: A large contingent of Wakefield Chapel residents want to stay at Annandale High School, and large numbers of people in the Woodson attendance area oppose being reassigned to Lake Braddock Secondary School. AHS … Continued
It’s registration time for the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
If you’re going to hit the big 5-0 by Dec. 30, 2011, you can show off your skills by competing in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Sept. 17-28. Dozens of events will take place throughout Northern Virginia, including several locations in the Annandale area: Tennis, racquetball, and softball hit and throw competitions will be held at … Continued
Feld challenges Gross for leadership of Mason District
David Feld, the Republican nominee for Mason District supervisor, believes he has an excellent shot at defeating Penny Gross in November. What it will take, he says, is “inspiration and leadership.” He plans to target the “stay at home voters who have given up on thinking they can have an impact” and also hopes to … Continued
NVCC plans to install – and pay for – a traffic signal on Wakefield Chapel Rd.
Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) plans to install a traffic light at the intersection of Wakefield Chapel Road and Chapel Road is not sitting well with some local residents. NVCC believes the signal would reduce traffic tie-ups in the neighborhood and allow people to get out of the NVCC parking lot faster, which would encourage … Continued
Two candidates seek Democratic endorsement for FXCO school board
Two candidates—Ryan McElveen and Jeannie Armstrong—are vying for a Democratic endorsement for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board. Armstrong In May, the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) had endorsed three candidates to run for the three-at large positions, but one of them, Charisse Espy Glassman withdraw June 30 after word got out … Continued
Public urged to testify on ‘walk-on’ field use at FXCO Park Board hearing
Ossian Hall Park People who use Fairfax County athletic fields on a casual basis are encouraged to come to a Park Authority Board hearing July 13 on a proposal to limit the number of “walk-ons” from 40 to 20. That includes spectators, as well as players. If the rule change passes, people who like to … Continued