November 24, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: Annandale

Local group provides rent relief to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads residents

#ACCA, #Annandale, #Bailey's Crossroads, #community organizations, #coronavirus, #health, #homicide, #housing, #social services, #state government
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Dozens of Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads families were able to stay in their homes and feed their families over the past few months, thanks to the emergency assistance program run by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA).  ACCA received $3.1 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. About half … Continued

Fairfax County seeks input on new pedestrian signal for Little River Turnpike in Annandale

#Annandale, #pedestrians, #safety, #traffic, #transportation
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A HAWK signal is planned for this crosswalk on Little River Turnpike at Conwell Drive. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation seeks feedback from the community on a HAWK signal planned for Little River Turnpike at the Conwell Drive intersection in Annandale.  The HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) is aimed at improving pedestrian safety, especially as … Continued

New Virginia grant program to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic

#Annandale, #businesses, #coronavirus, #health, #nonprofits, #restaurants, #state government
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Restaurants that had to ban indoor dining due to the pandemic might want to consider applying for a new state grant program. A new state program, Rebuild VA, offers $70 million to help small businesses stay in operation as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.  The application period opens Aug. 10.  Business owners can apply for … Continued

Rep. Connolly calls for investigation of Annandale Healthcare Center following major COVID outbreak

#Annandale, #Connolly, #coronavirus, #health, #seniors, #state government
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The Annandale Blog article posted earlier this month on the unhealthy conditions at the Annandale Healthcare Center has gotten the attention of Rep. Gerry Connolly.  That facility, at 6700 Columbia Pike, Annandale, has had the biggest outbreak of COVID-19 among nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Virginia.  The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) lists … Continued

Board of Supervisors approves Annandale townhouse project

#Annandale, #Board of Supervisors, #housing, #land use, #redevelopment
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  The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 28 approved a proposal by Christopher Land LLC to build 43 townhomes on a 3.8-acre site on McWhorter Place and Markham Street in Annandale.  The Planning Commission recommended approval on July 22. The developer plans to consolidate nine parcels, including four with small houses that have … Continued

Task force to resume work next month on redevelopment proposals in Annandale and Seven Corners

#Annandale, #housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #revitalization, #Seven Corners
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A mixed-use development is proposed for this site on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The Mason District task force appointed by Supervisor Penny Gross to review a series of development proposals will resume its work in August.  The task force met only once, in March, before its work was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.  … Continued