Local home haunted by DIY Halloween sculptures
Lots of homes around here have decked out their front yards for Halloween, but there’s a house in Falls Church that’s taken the holiday above and beyond with about a hundred mostly homemade sculptures.
Dunkin’ offers free donuts Saturday morning
The new Dunkin’ in Annandale is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 26, by offering a free donut with a beverage purchase.
Turkish dessert shop coming to Annandale
Pasha Castle, a dessert, ice cream, and tea shop in Georgetown, is opening a second location in Annandale.
Annandale Town Hall planned
The Annandale-Mason Roundtable is building on the success of the Taste of Annandale by hosting a Town Hall.
Funeral home hosts a Halloween event
Lots of schools, churches, and community centers are holding trunk or treat events this Halloween season, but the scariest one could well be at the Demaine Funeral Home.
Economic Mobility Pilot distributes cash payments
A randomly selected group of lower-income Fairfax County households are receiving cash payments as part of a pilot program to promote economic mobility.
New Bank opens in Annandale
Annandale has a new bank. PromiseOne Bank opened this month at 7410A Little River Turnpike.
Justice HS holds a Recycling Fair
Justice High School student volunteers helped local residents declutter their homes while keeping unneeded items out of landfills.
Animals delight kids at Annandale festival
The Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale was filled with families on Oct. 19 for a Fall Festival.
Annandale HS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Annandale Athletics Hall of Fame has announced a new slate of inductees who have “demonstrated exceptional talent, leadership, and dedication throughout their athletic careers.”
Lake Accotink is being drained for an evaluation of the dam
Part of the lakebed at Lake Accotink is exposed, as the water level is being lowered to facilitate a study of the dam structure.
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect:
Vote early at the Mason Government Center
Early voting for one of the most consequential presidential races in U.S. history began at Fairfax County’s 13 satellite locations on Thursday, Oct. 17.
New Annandale shop features a mix of fashion and home decor
A new shop in Annandale, Elegant Snob, offers carefully curated furniture, art, clothing, and accessories.
Completion of Fort Buffalo Fire Station delayed
Construction of the Fort Buffalo Station on Sleepy Hollow Road in Seven Corners appears to be completed, but it’s not expected to open until February due to a construction problem.