Arrests made in huge mortgage fraud operation
Ever wonder what’s going on with those huge mansions springing up all over and who would buy them? It turns out many of them are part of criminal mortgage schemes. The Fairfax County Police Department, in conjunction with the FBI, busted 20 suspects involved in an elaborate fraudulent mortgage operation, the police department reported Sept. … Continued
Consignment sale offers great deals on kids’ stuff
If you’re looking for ways to outfit your kids for less, don’t miss the Kids’ Stuff Consignment Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike at the Gallows Road intersection. A blog reader sent us the tip about the consignment sale, which is sponsored by … Continued
Fairfax school budget will be “ugly”
Fairfax County Public Schools is facing another tough year, with deep budget cuts likely to result in staff cuts, program eliminations, larger class sizes, transportation cutbacks, and fees for such things as sports participation and AP and IB exams. At a meeting of the Superintendent’s Business and Community Advisory Council Sept. 22, Superintendent Jack Dale … Continued
KORUS Festival celebrates all things Korean
Large crowds jammed the Kmart parking lot last weekend for the seventh annual KORUS Festival, featuring traditional and pop music, break dancing, martial arts demonstrations, and food–lots of food. The event, hosted by the KORUS House of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean American Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area, is … Continued
Large-scale developments on hold
Recovery of the real estate market in Northern Virginia is two to five years away, panelists generally agreed at a conference on “Fairfax County: New Market Realities” Sept. 16. New large development projects, particularly in the counties’ seven revitalization districts—including the one in Annandale–won’t happen without significant public resources. “The current economic climate has hit … Continued
Home invasion in Annandale
Five men dressed in black utility uniforms, masks, and ball caps with the letters FBI stormed a house on the 3400 block of Charleson Street in Annandale at about 12:15 p.m. Sept. 17. According to the police, a 28-year-old man was beaten up. A 52-year-old woman and 9-month-old baby in the house at the time … Continued
Low-cost rabies clinic this Saturday
The Fairfax County Animal Services Division will host a low-cost rabies clinic for pets in Annandale on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m., at the Animal Shelter (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The one-year rabies vaccinations cost $12. State law requires dogs and cats four months of age to be inoculated … Continued
Lacey school will have geothermal heating
The new school planned for the Lacey Center site in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood will be the first school in Fairfax County with geothermal heating and cooling, says Dean Tistadt, assistant superintendent for the Fairfax County Public Schools’ Department of Facilities and Transportation. With this system, water is piped deep underground to maintain a constant … Continued
Swine flu could be catastophic
Once flu season breaks out this fall, Fairfax County can expect higher than normal rates of illness and death and high absentee rates in the workplace and schools. The Fairfax County Health Department plans to host a series of town hall meetings throughout the county this month to better prepare residents for flu season. Dr. … Continued
Deeds campaign gains momentum
The Creigh Deeds campaign was certainly energized by the emergence of his opponent’s thesis outlining an extremist, hateful social agenda. Without mentioning Bob McDonnell by name, Deeds told a large crowd at his Tysons Corner campaign office Wednesday evening that the thesis goes a long way to explain McDonnell’s voting history. In the statehouse, McDonnell … Continued
ACCA helps people in crisis
A single mother with four children lost her job and couldn’t afford her utility bills. A man who supports his elderly parents and three siblings needed help with the rent. A senior single with kidney failure had trouble making ends meet. These are just some of the hundreds of needy people who received emergency assistance … Continued
H Mart offers good value for groceries
One of the best reasons to “love where you live” for Broyhill Crest and Columbia Pines residents is the good selection of places to shop for groceries, reports Deb Craggs. Her current favorite for fish and fresh vegetables is the Korean-owned H Mart on Heritage Drive in Annandale. Although it’s a bit farther away, it’s … Continued
Anklebreaker Triathlon in Lincolnia set for Labor Day
What better way to celebrate Labor Day than taking part in the second annual Lincolnia Park Anklebreaker Triathlon. The competition includes a six-length swim, three and a-half-mile bike race, and two-mile run. “It’s a great intro to the sport and is family friendly,” says organizer Loretta Prencipe. The event takes place Monday, Sept. 7 at … Continued
Holly Hill is historic gem
Amid the tract houses, shopping centers, and traffic-choked roads that cover our community are historic gems that remind us of Annandale’s rural past. Hidden away at the end of Statecrest Drive, accessible from Annandale Road is Holly Hill, one of half a dozen historic properties in the Mason District listed as worthy of preservation on … Continued
Murder information released
Fairfax County police detectives have released a photograph and video of a person and vehicle that they would like the public’s assistance in identifying in connection with the murder of Chung A. Auh, 53, at her home at 4119 Hummer Road in Annandale July 24.According to the police department, the victim suffered trauma to her … Continued