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

VA makes it easier for schools to serve fresh, local food

#health, #Kory, #schools

Del. Kaye Kory (D-38th District) announced a collaborative effort March 1 to encourage schools and local governments to use fresh, locally grown food in their cafeterias by simplifying and streamlining the purchase process. “Foods grown locally are fresher, better-tasting, and often more nutritious than foods from faceless factory farms thousands of miles away,” says Kory, who represents … Continued

Student jazz musicians perform at benefit in Annandale

Some of the most talented youths in the area performed at Virginia Music Adventures ’ 6th Annual Benefit Gala Saturday evening at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale. Chapel Square Combo The students were in the Chapel Square Combo, a jazz ensemble made up of local high school students, and the Annandale Jazz Ambassadors, a … Continued

Neighborhood forum will focus on blighted properties in Mason District

#housing, #neighborhood groups, #real estate
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This eyesore is in the Belvedere neighborhood. If there are homes like these in your neighborhood, and you want to do something about it but don’t know how, the Mason District Council’s Roundtable Discussion on Property Maintenance is for you. This session, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mason District Government Center (6507 Columbia … Continued

Fairfax County officials educate community leaders on property violations

#housing, #neighborhood groups, #zoning

A basement unit Neighborhood leaders concerned with unsafe and unsightly homes in their communities learned about Fairfax County efforts to address these problems at a session hosted by Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross Feb. 27 at the Mason District Government Center. Most of the complaints she receives have to do with overcrowding, Rachael Perrot of … Continued

Just World Festival at Annandale HS promotes global awareness

#Annandale High School, #community organizations, #culture
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The sixth annual Just World Festival at Annandale High School Feb. 25 offered students from AHS and other schools in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia an opportunity to share their interests in and learn about humanitarian causes, environmental issues, and global and cultural awareness. “We believe that by learning more about our world, … Continued

FCPS School Board to review discipline policlies

#Evans, #Kory, #schools

A photo from the Nick Stuban memorial, from the Washington Post. The Fairfax County school board agreed at its Feb. 23 meeting to review FCPS discipline policies. The board will schedule work sessions over the next three months. This action follows public outrage over the harsh punishment imposed on Woodson High School student Nick Stuban who was … Continued

Boundary change would hurt Annandale High School sports and activities

#Annandale High School, #Annandale Regional Planning Study Committee, #schools
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Changing the boundaries for Annandale High School, would result in much fewer students participating in sports and other programs at AHS, according to an analysis of 2008-10 data by the school’s PTSA. For example, girls lacrosse would likely see a decline of 47 percent, the award-winning A-Blast student newspaper would face a 43 percent decline, … Continued

Annandale redevelopment advocate Gordie Cole dies

#redevelopment

Gordon MacIntyre Cole, a strong supporter of efforts to revitalize Annandale, passed away Feb. 22. Cole, 57, retired from the Secret Service in December after a long, distinguished career. He was a former chair of the Annandale Central Business District Planning Committee (ADBDPC), an elder in the John Calvin Presbyterian Church, and was a volunteer with … Continued

‘Bare bones’ FX CO budget proposal recommends no increase for schools

#budget, #government services, #schools
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Fairfax County Executive Anthony Griffin submitted a “bare bones” budget to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 22 with no increased compensation for employees and no increase in the amount of county funds transferred to Fairfax County Public Schools. While the budget says “real estate values are clearly stabilizing,” it projects “relatively modest revenue growth” over the … Continued

Annandale tax assessments up 3 percent

#housing, #real estate, #taxes
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Real estate tax assessments for Annandale residents are up 3.07 percent from last year, the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration reported Feb. 22. The mean assessed value for residential property in Annandale was $365,567 in 2011, compared to $359,674. The overall equalization change for residential properties is up 2.34 percent. Nearly 64 percent of … Continued

License plate collectors to gather in Annandale

#community events

If you collect license plates—or just like to look at them—you won’t want to miss the 10th Annual Spring Thaw License Plate Meet and Auction right here in Annandale next month. And if you have any old ones lying around, this might be a good place to turn them into cash. Jeff Potter, who started … Continued

It’s a dog’s world

#neighborhood groups, #pets

We all know how hard it is to get volunteers to run community associations. Unsuspecting residents of the Hillbrook-Tall Oaks community in Annandale elected a dog, Beatha Lee, as president, the Washington Post reports Feb. 18.  Beatha is the pet of former president Mark Crawford, who had served three consecutive terms and can’t run again. … Continued