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
Deeds supports women’s abortion rights
Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia, hopes to strengthen his support among women, at least those in Northern Virginia and other more liberal areas of the state, by stressing his support for abortion rights—an issue that presents a stark contrast with his Republican opponent, Bob McDonnell. At the kick-off Women for Deeds … Continued
Troubled teens find sanctuary at Alternative House
When local teens flee an abusive home life, get kicked out by their parents, or find life on the streets too tough, they can find a welcoming sanctuary at the Alternative House. The emergency shelter, on Gallows Road in the Tysons Corner area, served more than 200 in crisis teens last year. Among them were … Continued
Obama plugs Deeds at campaign rally
About 1,800 people gave Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds a warm welcome at a campaign rally Aug. 6, but the real star of the evening was President Obama, who was greeted with cheers and shouts of “yes, we can,” reminiscent of his high-energy presidential campaign. With Deeds slightly behind his Republican challenger, former state attorney … Continued
All-Star swim meet is huge success
Hundreds of swimmers and their parents converged at Broyhill Crest pool Aug. 1 for the Northern Virginia Swimming League Individual All-Stars. It was the first time the Broyhill Crest Recreation Club hosted such a large event, and it was a huge success, thanks to the many hours of planning and work put in by Linda … Continued
Take advantage of tax holiday
If you’re thinking about doing some back-to-school shopping, you should take advantage of Virginia’s summer tax holiday Aug. 7-9. During this three-day period, purchases of school supplies selling for $20 or less per item and certain types of clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from the state sales … Continued
All Stars swimmers at Broyhill Crest
The Broyhill Crest neighborhood will be hopping Saturday, Aug. 1. Up to 2,000 swimmers and their parents will descend on the local pool for the Northern Virginia Swimming League All Star tournament. Residents are invited to watch the swim meet at Broyhill Crest Recreation Club, located at the end of Early Street, but don’t attempt … Continued
Clean up yards!, neighbors urged
Disgusted by the trash and deterioriation of some properties in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood (near the intersection of Gallows Road and Columbia Pike), about a dozen residents have formed a group to patrol the area and notify people who violate the zoning code. “We’ve found things like cars parked on the grass, non-usable cars in … Continued
Annandale Neighorhood Center faces cutbacks
On a recent Thursday evening, the Annandale Neighborhood Center was hopping. Families hard hit by the faltering economy filled bags with fresh produce, bread, and other donated items. Young children built block towers and watched “Bolt.” And a teenager killed time between a summer school class and his job at a CVS watching videos on … Continued