Tag: Annandale va

Support grows for police and criminal justice reforms

July 23, 2020

#Annandale va, #courts, #crime, #police, #state government

A scene from a viral video shows motorist Derrick Thompson being forcibly removed from his vehicle by a Virginia state trooper. The incident highlights the need for police reform. A group of progressive commonwealth’s attorneys from across Virginia are throwing their support behind an effort by the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and Virginia Senate Democratic … Continued

Zoning board approves temple on Gallows Road

July 12, 2020

#Annandale va, #land use, #religion, #zoning

The house has been transformed into a Buddhist temple. The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals on July 8 approved a special permit from Van Duc Tu allowing a place of worship in a residential property at 5728 Gallows Road, Annandale. The property is used as a nonprofit meditation facility focusing on the teachings of … Continued

Fairfax County RECenters gradually reopening in July

July 6, 2020

#Annandale va, #coronavirus, #health, #parks, #Recreation

The pool at the Audrey Moore RECenter in Annandale. The Fairfax County Park Authority’s nine RECenters will reopen to the public over the next several weeks, now that the region has entered Phase 3 of Gov. Ralph Northam’s Forward Virginia Blueprint. Three RECenters – Lee District, Oak Marr, and Spring Hill – will reopen next … Continued

Subway owner launches fundraiser to support first responders

April 26, 2020

#Annandale va, #charity, #coronavirus, #health, #restaurants

Subway franchise owner Emil Ranakusuma created a fundraiser to provide meals to healthcare workers and first responders, even though he’s been struggling to keep his own business afloat since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Ranakusuma delivered dozens of Subway subs to the Mason District Police Station, Annandale Volunteer Fire Department, and Inova Fairfax Hospital on … Continued

Library is collecting COVID stories

April 25, 2020

#Annandale va, #coronavirus, #health, #history, #library

Historians will one day study the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and your personal story of how you got through the pandemic can be a part of that history. The Fairfax County Public Library’s Virginia Room is collecting materials that will help future generations understand what it was like to live in Fairfax County during … Continued

Financial aid available for small businesses hurt by pandemic – apply now before the money runs out

April 4, 2020

#Annandale va, #businesses, #coronavirus, #funding, #government services, #health

If you own a small business that’s facing economic hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic, several new federal programs could provide a lifeline. The office of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) has prepared a guide on the assistance available to small business under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other sources. These … Continued

Substitute teacher arrested for taking indecent liberties with students

January 18, 2020

#Annandale va, #crime, #Glasgow Middle School, #police, #sex offenders

Keys [FCPD] A 60-year-old substitute teacher at Glasgow Middle School is facing two felony charges after it was reported that he had inappropriate contact with several students over the last two months. Albert Keys, of Lorton was arrested by the Fairfax County Police Department ’s Major Crimes Bureau Child Abuse Squad Jan. 16. He faces … Continued