More sponsors join the Taste Annandale
More sponsors have signed on to support the Taste of Annandale, including Gold sponsors State Farm agent Anh Nguyen and Subway and Silver sponsors Mathnasium. Burke & Herbert Bank, and Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez.
Pedestrian struck on Columbia Pike
A man remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in the 6600 block of Columbia Pike in Annandale.
The Diamond Lounge – a hotbed for violent crime, gang activity
The Diamond Lounge, a popular nightclub in Annandale, has been the target of numerous complaints about violence, gang activity, noise, and ABC violations.
Dozens of vendors will be at the Taste of Annandale
The Taste of Annandale on Sept. 21 will have about 50 vendor tables hosted by nonprofits, businesses, advocacy organizations, and crafters.
Community center renamed to honor Minnie Peyton, the matriarch of Springdale
A new sign was unveiled designating the Bailey’s Community Center as the Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s in honor of the matriarch of Springdale.
The Taste of Annandale will serve up a wide variety of food
The Taste of Annandale will feature food from a wide of variety of cuisines – Thai, Korean, Indonesian, Columbian, Jamaican, and much more – as well as American fare such as pizza and ice cream.
Lake Accotink lakebed to be exposed during dam study
The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to begin an assessment of the dam structure at Lake Accotink in mid-September.
Multifamily buildings proposed for Alexandria’s West End
Two apartment projects are in the works for Alexandria’s West End.
Dance studio to open in Annandale
International Dance anticipates open in the former Treasure Trove spot in the Annandale Shopping Center in early October.
Join a community art project at the Taste of Annandale on Sept. 21
Come to the Taste of Annandale on Sept. 21 and help Community Art For Everyone (CAFE) create a house sculpture on the lawn at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space.
Weekly crime report
Recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect.
Taste of Annandale features music and dance
The Taste of Annandale on Sept. 21 will feature a packed entertainment schedule all day.
Supervisors pass zoning ordinance on data centers
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance on Sept. 10 regulating the development of data centers.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the White Gardens
The public is invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens Horticultural Park.
Mustang raffle supports Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club projects
The Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads is raffling off a classic Mustang convertible to raise funds for its charitable projects.