Beltway, Braddock Road closures planned
You might want to avoid the beltway tonight. The Virginia Department of Transportation issued a notice stating it “will close all lanes on I-495 north and south with a detour at Braddock Road, starting at 9:30 p.m. Four lanes in each direction will be closed by 11 p.m. Traffic will be detoured through the interchange … Continued
Redevelopment for Tysons would make the area safer for walking
By James Moon Ever try to walk to Tysons Corner? Clark Tyler has, and he vividly remembers attempting to get to Tysons by foot from his nearby home. “It was the dumbest thing I ever did,” he says, describing his harrowing experience crossing roads in the Tysons area. Tyler, who chairs the Tysons Land … Continued
Fuddruckers so far unaffected by corporate changes
It’s too soon to tell whether the sale of the Fuddruckers chain to Luby’s will have an impact on the Fuddruckers in Annandale, the site of many kids’ parties and sports team award ceremonies. The Houston-based Luby’s Inc. operates 96 restaurants, most of them in Texas. Its purchase of all of the assets of Fuddruckers … Continued
Oegadgip celebrates home cooking at wife’s family house
By James Moon Well known to the D.C.-area Korean community, the Oegadgip restaurant is almost hidden from Annandale’s thoroughfare, tucked in at 7331 Little River Turnpike (next to Jerry’s Subs and Pizza). Don’t let the name faze you: Oegadgip is roughly pronounced as “weh gah jeep.” Oegadgip takes its name from the Korean word for … Continued
Mason District Council elects board
The newly revitalized Mason District Council has elected a board of directors for 2010 and adopted bylaws. The group represents community associations and homeowner associations in Fairfax County’s Mason District. The group elected the following officers at its June 17 meeting: Chairman – Roger Hoskin (Lake Barcroft) Vice Chair – David Feld (Lake Barcroft) Secretary/Communications … Continued
Inova proposes new development on Woodburn Road
The Inova Health System is planning to build a new hospital for women and two office buildings for physicians on property near its main campus on Gallows Road near Annandale. The Fairfax County Planning Commission will consider this proposal Wednesday evening, along with the plans to guide development in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads. The new … Continued
Kiwanis members fix up Nature Playce at Hidden Oaks
ature Playce, the outdoor play area at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center, is a lot nicer, thanks to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Annandale. About 25 members of the volunteer service organization spent several hours this morning repairing the fence and doing other work. They replaced more than 120 rotting fence rails, fixed … Continued
Festival shines spotlight on Glasgow Park
A large crowd turned for the Parklawn Community Association’s Music in the Park Festival last Saturday to support improvements in Glasgow Park. The family-friendly event featured music from Glasgow Middle School students and local bands, food, crafts, moon bounces, and a fire truck.
Yummy Yummy Beep Beep offers Filipino food on weekends
Thanks to the Yummy Yummy Beep Beep mobile eatery, you can now get Filipino food in Annandale. The truck parks by the newsstand on Columbia Pike, across from the Annandale Shopping Center, on Saturday and Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. There are a couple of shaded tables behind the truck. Among the menu items are tapsilog … Continued
Volunteers sought for committees on Annandale school boundary issues
Concerned about overcrowding in Annandale schools? There are new opportunities to get involved and have some input in the decision-making process. The Fairfax County School Board is seeking volunteers to serve on two new ad hoc committees. One committee will examine overcrowding at the middle and high school levels. The other one will review attendance … Continued
Annandale Plan Amendment proposing widening Little River Turnpike
The Fairfax County Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Annandale Plan next week that includes a proposal to widen Little River Turnpike through the commercial center of the community. The Annandale Plan Amendment will be discussed at a public hearing, which also covers plan amendments allowing for a new medical facility adjacent to Inova … Continued
Hidden Oaks Nature Center offers summer camp programs for kids
Still looking for a summer program for your kids? The Hidden Oaks Nature Center (7701 Royce St., in Annandale) still has a few spots left in its nature camps. Earthkeepers Camp, July 7-9, is all about exploring woods and watersheds, learning about the environment, restoring habitats, and making crafts from recyclables. It’s for children ages … Continued
House fire on Columbia Pike
There was a major house fire on Columbia Pike near Lincolnia Road this afternoon, an alert reader reported: “There was lots of smoke coming from a yard with trees. I counted about five or six fire trucks rushing in that direction before and after I encountered the scene. I had to turn around and take Lincolnia to … Continued
Women’s soccer league concerned about losing Saturday access to Pine Ridge Park
Women who’ve enjoyed playing soccer at Pine Ridge Park for 20 years are worried they might not be able to play there on Saturdays any more. That’s because the soccer fields are scheduled to be refurbished with synthetic turf this summer, and Fairfax County’s Department of Community and Recreation Services, which allocates athletic fields, has … Continued
Three women assaulted in Annandale area
Fairfax County Police Sex Crimes detectives are investigating three cases in which women were assaulted at the Avant Apartment Complex in Annandale. The first incident took place on Sunday, May 9. A 25-year-old woman was walking through a common area of an apartment building in the 4500 block of John Tyler Court around 9:50 p.m … Continued