Annandale man indicted for murder at hotel
A grand jury has indicted Hiep Van Vo, 43, of Annandale, for second-degree murder in the November 2023 homicide of Charles Ashe Jr., 44, Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced May 20. Prosecutors allege that Vo shot Ashe at the Falls Church Marriott hotel at 3111 Fairview Park Drive. The police had received a report of … Continued
Youngkin vetos many more bills than any other Virginia governor
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed 201 bills that were passed by the General Assembly this year, which is much more than any Virginia previous governor. The Republican governor’s vetoes block legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly on gun violence, abortion, clean energy, and much more. One of the recent bills vetoed by Youngkin would … Continued
Culmore gets a period pantry
Women and girls in disadvantaged areas will have access to free menstrual hygiene products thanks to an initiative by the Junior League of Northern Virginia. The group recently launched a “period pantry” at the Culmore Family Resource Center in Bailey’s Crossroads and two other locations, in Springfield and Sterling. The Junior League says the period … Continued
The dislocation of Little Saigon offers lessons for preserving the Eden Center
Clarendon was once known as Little Saigon due to the many Vietnamese refugees who opened small businesses in the area in the 1970s. But when Arlington County began efforts to promote redevelopment, those small business owners were forced out. The Viet Place Collective believes that understanding what happened in Clarendon is critical to ensuring that … Continued
Two men charged in fatal shooting in Culmore
Fairfax County Police arrested two men in connection with the murder of a man in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. The victim was identified as Alder Perez Argueta, 21, of Bailey’s Crossroads. He was found by police suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to a hospital where he … Continued
Ideas proposed for expanding art opportunities in Mason District
At its final meeting on May 16, the Mason Arts Advisory Committee reviewed its priorities for expanding art opportunities and supporting local artists. Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez formed the committee in February with the goal of proposing art-related activities in Mason District that align with the county’s Master Arts Plan and his promise to make … Continued
Metrobus overhaul will eliminate routes and bus stops
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority has begun rolling out a draft of Better Bus, a total redesign of the Metrobus system. The new system will consolidate routes and bus stops, while increasing evening and weekend service. Better Bus is aimed at speeding up bus trips, better serving communities and the needs of essential workers, and … Continued
Sponsorships available for the Taste of Annandale
Sponsorships are now available for the Taste of Annandale, the community’s premiere event. The festival will be on Sept. 21, at a new location – the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, at 7200 Columbia Pike, in the heart of Annandale. The 2024 event will also have extended hours, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The Taste of Annandale features … Continued
Mason District tennis courts to get a makeover
The Fairfax County Park Authority expects to begin refurbishing the tennis courts at Mason District Park on June 12. The project will include the replacement of old asphalt surfacing, fencing, gates, net posts, and footers. The courts will get a new seal coat, color coat, and playing lines. Mason District Park will remain open, but … Continued
Students create self-watering buckets for growing plants
You don’t need a yard to grow vegetables. A simple self-watering bucket can turn an apartment balcony or other small space into a garden. Hands On Harvests is collaborating with Braddock Elementary School in Annandale to provide dozens of containers for families who don’t have access to land. Joyce Matthews, a teacher at Braddock and … Continued
Pickleball players fight pending court closure
A group of Annandale residents who play pickleball at Kendale Woods Park are fighting back against the Park Authority’s decision to revert the courts to tennis-only. This is being done primarily in response to complaints about noise. The repainting and restriping work is scheduled to begin on June 3. The residents have written to county … Continued
Biden campaign opens an office in Annandale
The Joe Biden re-election campaign opened its first office in Northern Virginia in Annandale. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Don Beyer, and Del. Charniele Herring (Alexandria) all spoke at the opening on May 10 in an office building on Little River Turnpike. The theme of the event was all about “the importance … Continued
Nancy Hall honored for her commitment to the community
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has named Annandale resident Nancy Hall the 2024 Community Champion for Mason District. Community Champions, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, honors residents for their commitment to promoting volunteerism within their community while addressing specific needs. Each member of the Board of Supervisors selects a Community Champion. Nancy Hall serves in a … Continued
The Future for Annandale: An open letter to Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez
By Dan McKinnon It was 54 years ago when my family arrived in Annandale, thanks to the U.S. Navy. We bought a townhouse; I complained, and wound up president of the Pinecrest Heights Community Association. We saw neighbors picking up trash on Little River Turnpike and guiltily joined because we had yet to pay Virginia … Continued
Spotlight by Starlight concerts start in June
Mason District’s Spotlight by Starlight concerts start on June 14 with the City of Fairfax Concert Band at the amphitheater in Mason District Park. Free concerts will be held at Mason District Park at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 18. The popular Tom Paxton and … Continued