Free exercise class offered at Audrey Moore RECenter
The Fairfax County Park Authority is introducing a new exercise program, Les Mills Bodypump, with a free class at the Audrey Moore RECenter in Annandale July 30 at 9 a.m. Les Mills Bodypump, developed in New Zealand, is a non-impact exercise class that works every major muscle group in the body using weights, a bar, … Continued
State Sen. Marsden has deep roots in Annandale
The Marsden farmhouse State Sen. Dave Marsden has deep roots in Annandale, having grown up here when the area was still dotted with farms. Marsden, a Democrat who represents the 37th District, will be campaigning for re-election this year for the first time in many Annandale neighborhoods. Due to redistricting, four precincts are switching from the … Continued
Local pool celebrates Fourth with kids parade
Thanks to Debo Burke for sending photos of the annual Fourth of July decorated bike/trike parade at the Broyhill Crest Recreation Club in Annandale.
Fairfax County celebrates the Fourth of July in style
Thanks to reader Allie Guidry for sending some photos from the City of Fairfax Fourth of July parade.
Glassman withdraws as at-large school board candidate
Glassman The withdrawal of Charisse Espy Glassman as a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board leaves a gap that the county Democratic organization is trying to figure out how to fill. Glassman announced her decision to withdraw June 30, citing personal and family reasons. It was later revealed that she … Continued
Tahirih Justice Center helps immigrant women fleeing gender-based violence
Olga Sanchez Immigrant women in the Annandale area—and throughout Northern Virginia—who are dealing with domestic violence or caught up in human trafficking and don’t know what to do—are finding a helping hand through the Tahirih Justice Center. Tahirih, based in Falls Church, provides free legal and social services to immigrant women fleeing gender-based violence and … Continued
Free physical exams offered for uninsured children
If your school-age children are uninsured, the Fairfax County Department of Family Services is providing free physical examinations at the Springfield Family Resource Center, 7224 Commerce St., T4, Springfield. The exams will be offered 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 5, July 6, and Aug. 16. It’s first come, first served, with no appointment necessary. Parents … Continued
Two firefighters injured at Hummer Road house fire
Two firefighters were injured as they battled a house fire at 3905 Hummer Road in Annandale this afternoon. Hummer Road was blocked for hours and smoke filled the air. “There was significant damage” to the house, says Fairfax Fire and Rescue spokesperson Capt. Jason Jenkins. “Two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the … Continued
Community input sought on Wakefield Skatepark expansion
The halfpipe at Wakefield Skatepark The Wakefield Skatepark is going to be redesigned and expanded, and the Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking input from the skateboarders, inline skaters, and BMX bikers who use it. The Wakefield Skatepark is the only stakepark in Annandale. Located at the Audrey Moore RECenter, it was built in 2004. … Continued
KORUS Festival will take place at NOVA’s Annandale campus
The 2010 KORUS Festival After efforts to keep the popular KORUS Festival at the Kmart parking lot in central Annandale failed, it now appears the three-day celebration of Korean culture will take place at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Mike Kim, who is in charge of organizing the festival for the Korean … Continued
There are plenty of places to see fireworks in NOVA on July 4
UPDATE: Click here for information about fireworks on July 4, 2012. Unless you or your neighborhoods are doing your own show, you’ll have to get out of Annandale if you want to see some good fireworks on the Fourth of July. The biggest official gatherings closest to Annandale, as usual, will be in Fairfax … Continued
$21,000 in reward money offered for tips on Vanessa Pham murder
On the one-year anniversary of the murder of Vanessa Pham, which is still unsolved, Fairfax County Police announced a private cash reward of $20,000 has been offered for tips that lead to an arrest. That’s in addition to the $1,000 offered reward from Crime Solvers. On Sunday, June 27, 2010, police found the 19-year-old college … Continued
Annandale home sells for $1.9 million
3819 Hillcrest Drive Among the 52 homes sold in Annandale (zip code 22003) in May, a home in the Mill Creek Park subdivision sold for the highest amount – $1.9 million. The house at 3819 Hillcrest Drive, built in 2007, has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The listing price was $1,995,900. Another property that exceeded … Continued
Annandale farmers’ markets offer someing for everyone
If you’re tired of the same old stuff you can find in the grocery stores, check out the unusual items you can find at the local farmers’ markets. On a recent visit to the market at Wakefield park in Annandale, F.J. Medina & Sons Farm (right) had spherical zucchinis; long, skinny, purple eggplants; and “candy onions”; … Continued
Most Annandale reps in the House of Delegates running unopposed
Most of the House of Delegates members representing Annandale area voters are, at this point, unopposed in the upcoming elections. Del. Kaye Kory, a Democrat who represents the 38th District, which covers the bulk of Annandale, does not have a Republican opponent. Incumbents Vivian Watts in the 39th and James Scott in the 53rd districts, both … Continued