Grant will benefit Annandale Safe Youth Project
The Giving Circle of Hope, a Reston-based charity, has selected the Alternative House as one of its 2010 grant recipients. Alternative House will use its $5,000 grant to support the Annandale Safe Youth Project, which provides an after-school program to disadvantaged fourth and fifth-graders—along with homework help, community service opportunities, counseling, food, and enrichment activities—at … Continued
Annandale cat hoarders took good care of their 130-plus cats but just got overwhelmed, neighbor says
The cat ladies, Paula and Eleanor, “have been doing cat rescue for years and just got overwhelmed,” said Linda Kozaryn, who lives across the street from the cat hoarders. “These people love animals but are too old to care for the volume.” Fairfax County Animal Control has been removing cats from 7101 Village Drive, Annandale, all … Continued
100 cats removed from Annandale home
As many as 100 cats were removed from a home in the 7100 block of Village Drive in Annandale Friday evening, ABC 7 news reported. Many of the cats were seriously ill, and the owner, who was running a foster cat program, could be charged with animal cruelty.
Renovated Ossian Hall Park enhances Annandale quality of life
The Annandale High School marching band and Korean Pure Sound drummers performed, as a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local government leaders marked the official opening of the newly renovated Ossian Hall Park Saturday afternoon. The 22-acre park, on the corner of Heritage Drive and Four Year Run next to Annandale High School, has a plaza, two playgrounds, … Continued
Burlary suspected arrested
Edmonds, photo from Montomery County Police Police have arrested a suspect in the series of burglaries across Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Md., TBD reported today. “Brad K. Edmonds was arrested Wednesday in Potomac, Md., and charged with burglary, theft, malicious destruction of property, and possession of an unregistered handgun by a felon, according … Continued
American Legion post is key part of Annandale community
More than shops and neighborhoods, it’s the service organizations that bring people together for friendship and good works that truly make Annandale a truly special community. Take the Annandale American Legion post, for example. “We’re very much connected to the community,” says Marv Rodney, former post commander and chair of the Americanism and public relations committees … Continued
Neighbors oppose cell tower at Holmes Middle School
As of Nov. 18, 149 people had signed an online petition created by the Lincolnia Park Civic Association protesting a proposed cell tower on the Holmes Middle School campus. According to the petition, “The cell tower, as it is currently proposed, will reduce the property value of our neighbors’ homes and as a result will … Continued
Defense Department to investigate Mark Center decision
The Defense Department Inspector General’s office has launched an investigation into plans for moving approximately 6,400 Defense personnel into the Mark Center in Alexandria as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, Rep. James Moran announced Nov. 17. Moran, a Democrat, is a senior member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Residents who live … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads residents respond to plan for Hogge Park
About 60 people came to public meeting at Glen Forest Elementary School Nov. 15 to tell Fairfax County park officials how they would like to see the Boyd A. and Charlotte M. Hogge Park developed. Several local residents opposed a proposal for community gardens and some were concerned about losing the stately trees on the … Continued
Interfaith dialogue is key to combating religious extremism
Left to right: Rev. O’Neill, Rabbi Paskind, and Imam Zia As a resident of a diverse community, how can you promote understanding of other religions and how do you respond to hate and violence? “We need to be open minded, and not afraid to ask questions,” suggested a Muslim woman named Fatima at a recent … Continued
Fairfax County gearing up to protect the homeless this winter
With cold weather on the way, Fairfax County is making an effort to protect the homeless from hypothermia this winter, said Dean Klein, director of the county’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, at an online chat session this afternoon. In addition to the winter capacity available at the county’s year-round homeless shelters, there are … Continued
Groundbreaking ceremony heralds construction of new school on Lacey site
Fairfax County Public Schools officials, government leaders, and members of the Broyhill Crest community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Friday afternoon to celebrate the construction of a new elementary school on Crest Drive in Annandale. The school is set to open for the start of the 2012 school year. School board members Sandy Evans (Mason District), Tessie … Continued
Braddock Elementary’s Walk-4-Education fundraising event promotes fitness
Braddock Elementary School in Annandale held its first annual Walk-4-Education walk-a-thon Thursday to raise money for the children of the Braddock community and promote the importance of health and fitness. The children walked a designated path near the school (at 7825 Heritage Drive) marked by Braddock’s physical education teachers, Ken Jackson and Alex Winiewicz—one mile for … Continued
Del. Kory’s Report from Richmond: Full legislative agenda will address ABC privatization, ‘murky’ budget picture
By Del. Kaye Kory The legislative calendar for the commonwealth is accelerating as the deadline approaches for delegates to submit legislation for the upcoming session. This session is the “short” session, as it is the second year of the biennium. Still, the legislative agenda will be a full one, or at least should be, and … Continued
Annandale home prices up 18 percent over last year
Average home prices in Annandale are up 18 percent from this time last year, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Fairfax. In October, the average home in zip code 22003 sold for $352,239, compared to $298,343 in October 2009. The median price of homes sold during that period rose 24.7 percent from … Continued