Deeds gets real about revenue
In an exclusive interview with the Annandale blog, Democratic candidate for governor Creigh Deeds indicated that addressing Virginia’s transportation problem is going to require a tax increase. The needed revenue “is not going to fall like manna from heaven,” he said. Republican candidate Bob McDonnell’s “plan [to privatize the state-run liquor stores] doesn’t work. The … Continued
Kory, Smith square off on taxes
The candidates for the 38th district of the House of Delegates—Democrat Kaye Kory and Republican Danny Smith—clearly differed on the issue of raising taxes Oct. 13 at the Greater Sleepy Hollow Candidates Forum at the Congressional School sponsored by the Sleepy Hollow. The 38th district includes most of Annandale, Lake Barcroft, and parts of Falls … Continued
Annandale’s crazy boys
These guys represent the spirit of Annandale – fun-loving, kinda cute, a little nerdy, maybe a little psycho. Who are these guys and what are they doing on the outside of the Francis Tailors building on the corner of Little River and Backlick? They are dressed to kill, so I guess they’re trying to sell … Continued
September home sales reported
In September, 66 residences sold in Annandale, according to the local multiple listing service, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The highest sales price was $850,000, the lowest was $86,900. Of the homes sold, 38 were single family, 10 were townhouse, and the rest were condos. Fifteen were short sales, and another 15 were foreclosures.
The Lacey School: It’s really happening
If you’re curious about what the new elementary school in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood will look like, see the photo of the brand-new Laurel Hill school in Lorton. The new Annandale school on the Lacey site, scheduled to open for the start of the 2012 school year, will have a similar design as the Laurel … Continued
Fall Festival at Green Springs
Plant sales, horticulture demonstrations, music, and kid crafts brought crowds to Green Springs Gardens’ Fall Garden Festival Oct. 3.
Progress on Lacey school site
Finally some action on the Lacey school! Fairfax County Public Schools located office space for the school employees at the Lacey Center, smoothing the way for the building to be demolished so construction of a new elementary school on that site can begin. Current plans call for staff moves to begin in December and be … Continued
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