Moon gate installed at Green Spring Gardens
The new Moon Gate at Green Spring Gardens will make a lovely backdrop for a wedding or photo session.
Construction underway on pickleball center
Construction has started on the Down the Line indoor pickleball center in the long-vacant Kid’s Choice building.
Park Authority is considering budget cuts
A proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 under consideration by the Fairfax County Park Authority calls for major reductions in facilities, services, programs, and staffing.
Special-needs school plans expansion
Phillips Programs, a nonprofit that serves students with special needs, is planning a major expansion of its campus at the corner of Braddock and Backlick roads in Annandale.
Supervisors to vote on data centers
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ upcoming vote on data centers, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, could have huge consequences on the future of Mason District and the rest of the county.
Bowhunting in parks starts tomorrow
Bowhunters will be allowed in Fairfax County parks to kill deer beginning on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Commonwealth Brewing Co. will provide beer at the Taste of Annandale
The Commonwealth Brewing Co. has been selected to provide the beer at the Taste of Annandale on Sept. 21.
Public input sought on ActiveFairfax plan
Fairfax County is updating and combining the Bicycle Master Plan and Countywide Trails Plan and combining them into the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan.
Mason District Restaurant Week is Sept. 8-15
Mason District’s first-ever Restaurant Week starts Sunday, Sept. 8, and runs through Sept. 15.
Driver charged in fatal crash
The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash that killed three people in Annandale on Feb. 4 was charged with failure to yield on a left turn.
Anti-terrorism law requires burdensome reporting rules for HOAs
HOAs will face significant, burdensome reporting requirements, beginning Jan. 1, 2025, under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Weekly crime report
Recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are from the Fairfax County Police Department as reported on CityProtect.
Fairfax County will remove nine homes to reduce flooding from Tripps Run
A major stream restoration project at Tripps Run is expected to reduce flooding in the Bel Air neighborhood in Falls Church.
Free activities at rec center open house
The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the public to an open house at all nine of its rec centers on Monday, Sept. 9, for free admission and other fun activities for all ages. The open house activities, 4:30-7:30 p.m., feature free drop-in fitness classes, tours, information about personal training and membership packages, and more. The … Continued
Thank you, Taste of Annandale sponsors
The Annandale-Mason Roundtable appreciates the businesses and organizations that have stepped up to support the community by sponsoring the Taste of Annandale.