Stand for the Silent works to end bullying
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s a table in front of Collector’s World at 7006 Columbia Pike in Annandale offering information on suicide prevention and bullying. The booth is hosted by the national organization Stand for the Silent. It will be up until 6 p.m. and might be back next week, … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect: May 4 May 3 May 2 May 1 April 30 April 29 April 28 April 27
RAMP presents soccer shirt to raffle winner
Keith Persson not only enjoyed the Taste of Annandale on April 29, he ended up winning the framed Wayne Rooney shirt raffled off by RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness. Rooney was one of the top football stars in England and is the current manager of DC United. RAMP owner Pablo Amaya, a DC United assistant … Continued
Planning Commission recommends approval of zMod despite widespread opposition
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on May 3 voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve an overhaul of the county’s zoning ordinance known as zMod. The Planning Commission also agreed to have its Land Use Process Review Committee look at some of the issues raised by residents during the public hearing, with the … Continued
Health clinic opens temporarily in Annandale
CareLife Medical, a clinic temporarily located in a former bank building at 4250 John Marr Drive in Annandale, offers medical aesthetics services, as well as basic healthcare. CareLife relocated from its former home on Old Lee Highway in Fairfax and will only be in its current space for about two more months until it secures … Continued
Giant takes steps to address shoplifting
Giant grocery stores throughout the region are changing their checkout procedures due to a soaring increase in shoplifting. The self-checkout stations are now limited to 20 items per customer, and stores now close at 10 p.m. A manager at the Annandale Giant on Columbia Pike also said more security staff are being added. A … Continued
Annandale house fire caused by arson
Investigators with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department ruled that a house fire in the 4900 block of Bristow Drive in Annandale on April 27 was deliberately set. Clinton James Hall, 27, was charged with arson. The fire was started on the porch of the three-story, single-family home shortly before 12 p.m. There were … Continued
Supervisors cut property tax rate
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a budget markup package for FY 2024 on May 2 that reduces the real estate tax rate by 1.5 cents and fully funds the county employee compensation plan. The board will formally adopt the budget on May 9 but is not expected to change anything. “This budget recognizes … Continued
Mason District supervisor candidates outline their priorities and qualifications
The four candidates running in the Democratic Primary to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented their views on a wide-ranging series of issues at a forum on May 1. Speaking to a full house at the Mason Government Center, the candidates spoke about their qualifications and proposals, although they offered … Continued
The Taste of Annandale 5K draws more than 100 participants
[Updated May 12] More than 100 people – of all ages and abilities – participated in the Taste of Annandale 5K race on April 29. Some did their utmost to run as fast as possible, while others walked the course enjoying the nice weather in Mason District Park, some with strollers or dogs. Although the … Continued
The Taste of Annandale brings the community together for food and fun
Thousands of people came out on Saturday for the Taste of Annandale – to eat, enjoy diverse performances, learn about local businesses and organizations, meet candidates, and celebrate the community. Dozens of food vendors offered everything from seafood to Thai food to soul food; from pizza to grilled chicken, to frozen treats, and much more. … Continued
Annandale man arrested after knife fight
Police charged an Annandale man with malicious wounding following a fight at the Casa Blanca Restaurant in Springfield. The fight started inside the restaurant, at 6981 Hechinger Drive, around 2 a.m. on April 28 and continued in the parking lot, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Jose Reyes, 59, stabbed the victim in the upper … Continued
Task force would reconsider the recommendation to not dredge Lake Accotink
Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw, Franconia Supervisor Rodney Lusk, and Board Chair Jeffrey McKay will ask the board to form a task force on the future of Lake Accotink. The task force would “review the existing studies, analyses, and recommendations, participate in a detailed study of the managed wetland option, and explore the possibility of a … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Taste of Annandale is just two days away! The best community festival in Mason District is this Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. along Tom Davis Drive. Here’s what you need to know:
Falls Church HS expansion cut back and delayed due to soaring costs
The renovation and expansion of Falls Church High School, currently underway, is going to cost millions of dollars more than anticipated. As a result, some aspects of the original plan will be eliminated, and completion of the project has been pushed back a full year – from summer 2025 to summer 2026. Officials from Fairfax … Continued