Redevelopment plan proposed for Bailey’s Crossroads
Try to imagine heading to Bailey’s Crossroads and strolling along tree-shaded streets, looking at the shops, and having a meal at a sidewalk café. That’s the vision for turning an area of busy highways, apartments, strip malls, big box stores, and vast parking lots into an urban town center. Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross; Deana Rhodeside, … Continued
You are warned: Backups expected on Little River bridge over beltway
On Sunday evening, April 18, all traffic on Little River Turnpike over the beltway will be shifted from the old bridge to the new one. The shift is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. and be completed by 5 a.m. Monday morning. You can expect delays now as crews prepare for the shift. The shift … Continued
Annandale’s Korean-Chinese restaurants put their own twist on traditional cuisine
By James Moon Annandale is known for its own microcosm of Korean civilization and, like any great civilization, that includes a flavor of Chinese. Whether they are run by Chinese immigrants or Chinese-inspired restaurateurs, Chinese restaurants around the world reflect their host culture. That goes for Korea, too – and Annandale. In a Korean-Chinese restaurant, … Continued
Transportation options outlined for Beauregard corridor
The infusion of about 4,000 jobs to the Mark Center in Alexandria as part of the so-called BRAC 133 Project is accelerating other development in that area, which will create a traffic nightmare unless steps are taken to create more through streets. The Defense Department’s BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) plan approved in 2005 called … Continued
BP station robbed at gunpoint
A man robbed the BP gas station on the corner of Columbia Pike and John Marr Drive at gunpoint at about 8:30 a.m. April 12. “The 52-year-old man working as a cashier handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and was not injured. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction,” the Mason District Police … Continued
April 14: A ‘Black Day’ in Annandale–and a good day for jajangmyeon
By James Moon You may think Valentine’s Day was over and done months ago, but for young Koreans, Feb. 14 was just the beginning. That’s because Koreans have a series of Valentine-themed informal traditions that go on for months, and Valentine’s Day is just the kickoff. Valentine’s Day in Korea is a day when girls … Continued
Mason District Council revived
Leaders of several area community associations got together last week to begin reviving the Mason District Council, which had become inactive about three years ago. “Many of the issues we are facing today are far different from what the organization dealt with in the past,” says Mollie Loeffler, president of the Parklawn Community Association, who … Continued
Braddock Road beltway exit closures planned
You might want to avoid the Braddock Road beltway exit this weekend, as there will be lane closures to accommodate the HOT lanes construction project. The Braddock Road eastbound exit ramp to I-495 south will be closed April 9, 9:30 p.m.-April 12, 5 a.m., to allow construction crews to relocate utilities. Police will direct traffic. … Continued
Creative Annandale residents bring personal expression to their front yards
One of the best things about Annandale is the freedom to bring your personal expression to your front yard – at least in most neighborhoods. As long as you don’t threaten people’s health or safety or turn your yard into a parking lot, you can pretty much put up any kind of outrageous, artistic display you … Continued
Annandale, a “suburb of Tysons Corner,” has potential for major growth
“Annandale is in effect a suburb of Tysons Corner,” says Gerald Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. As Tysons becomes more urbanized—and attracts major corporations—Annandale is poised to attract some of the smaller subcontractors that that will follow, he told local business leaders at an Annandale Chamber of Commerce luncheon … Continued
Volunteers needed for stream clean-up
Volunteers will be cleaning up streambeds throughout the D.C. region—including several locations in the Annandale area—this Saturday, April 10, as part of the 22nd annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. The regional effort, sponsored by the Alice Ferguson Foundation is aimed at removing trash from parks, parking lots, and fields before it enters creeks and other waterways that drain into … Continued
Hazards lurking in basements and kitchens can cause fires, Fairfax County fire marshal warns
What appears to be a normal suburban house could be hiding a dangerous powder keg ready to explode. Time after time, Captain Jim Sobota of the Fairfax County fire marshal’s office, has discovered unsafe quantities of gasoline, propane, and hazardous chemicals lurking in basements and garages—and posing significant fire hazards. Sobota described his office’s responsibilities … Continued
Volunteers need to help Fairfax County control Canada Geese population
Fairfax County is seeking volunteer “goose addlers” to help control the growing population of Canada geese. Addling is a humane practice, in which the goose eggs are coated with oil to prevent them from hatching. Anyone interested in joining this volunteer effort is invited to attend a hands-on training session Monday, April 5, 1:30-3 p.m., … Continued
Maps show plans for Braddock Road beltway bridge and access routes to beltway
The areas in yellow are two-way traffic; green = construction zone; red = structures under construction; blue = pedestrian access. Phase 1 – to be completed by May 2010: Phase 3 – East bound traffic is shifted to the new eastbound bridge, and westbound traffic is shifted to a new westbound bridge: Phase 4 – … Continued
Residents near the beltway raise concerns about traffic congestion and noise
People who live close to the beltway in the Annandale area raised some concerns about noise and traffic congestion during the beltway widening/HOT lanes project at a briefing Tuesday evening at Annandale High School. The $2 billion project involves widening 14 miles of the beltway between the I95 and 395 interchanges at Springfield and just … Continued