Tag: Annandale
Board to hold hearing on proposed admissions tax
Movie tickets at the Angelika Film Center, currently closed, would cost a little more if Fairfax County approves an admissions tax. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 March 24 to advertise a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to establish an admissions tax. The ordinance would levy a 4 percent tax on performances, … Continued
Metro is closing 17 more stations
Metro is closing 17 stations indefinitely, including the East Falls Church station, effective March 26. The closures are being done because of low ridership during the coronavirus emergency and “to conserve critical resources and protect the health and safety of Metro employees and the public,” the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Pandemic Task Force announced March 24. … Continued
Fairfax County Schools expands meal distribution program
Grab-and-go lunches ready for pickup at Bailey’s Elementary School. Fairfax County Public Schools on March 24 expanded its grab-and-go free meal service to 34 schools, 12 pop-up sites, and at intersections along many school bus routes. FCPS has also changed the hours at school sites to 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be … Continued
All Fairfax County parks closing, trails to remain open
Families enjoy a sunny day at Green Spring Gardens March 22. Updated 6:30 p.m.: The Fairfax County Park Authority is closing all parks, as of midnight, March 24, in order to comply with Gov. Ralph Northam’s executive order on closing recreational facilities to slow the spread of coronavirus by requiring social distancing. Park Authority closures … Continued
Northam executive order lists businesseses that must close
Like all restaurants statewide, Super Pollo at Barcroft Plaza, can provide takeout meals only. An executive order issued by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam March 23 lists the types of businesses that must close and those that can stay open under restricted circumstances. Executive Order 53, aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus, also bans gatherings … Continued
Gov. Northam announces more restrictions in face of COVID-19 emergency
Metro ridership is way down, as WMATA announces more service cuts. [WTOP] Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced more restrictions March 23 aimed at flattening the curve of new coronavirus cases. All schools statewide will remain closed at least through the end of the academic year. Gatherings of 10 people or more are banned. Northam signed … Continued
Fill out a Census form and help your community
Everyone is urged to take part in the 2020 Census, because much is at stake, including representation in Congress and $1.5 trillion in federal funding. The Census Bureau has mailed out invitations to participate in the Census with instructions on how to respond. People can fill out a Census form on a computer, smartphone, or … Continued
The party’s over for Party Co
The former home of Party Co. Party Co, the party supply store at 4415 John Marr Drive in Annandale, has closed permanently, as of March 17. An employee at the Party Co store in Manassas said businesses wasn’t doing well at that location and coronavirus made things worse. Related story: Longtime Annandale shops, AnnSandra and Party … Continued
Quiet times at the Mosaic District
Strawberry Park is closed. Most restaurants at the Mosaic District are offering takeout only, with only a few allowing inside dining, as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation and social distancing rules are in place. There are only a few shops still open, but Mosaic isn’t a ghost town, as there were a fair number … Continued
Fairfax County Health Department announces first COVID-19 death
The Fairfax County Health Department is reporting its first death of a hospitalized patient who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. The patient was a male in his 60s who acquired the disease through contact with a previously reported case. The cause of death was respiratory failure as a result of COVID-19. … Continued
Pastor in Bailey’s Crossroads tests positive for coronavirus
Pastor Kenny Baldwin of Crossroads Baptist Church in Bailey’s Crossroads has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). He became ill with respiratory symptoms on March 12 while traveling out of state, the Fairfax County Health Department states, and is currently hospitalized. Baldwin is in his 40s. Crossroads Baptist Church reported on Friday evening that doctors informed … Continued
Brabrand: Schools could reopen April 14
Brabrand Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand said he hopes schools could reopen on April 14. That might not be possible, however, he said in a Facebook Live briefing on March 20. “Circumstances could change,” as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Brabrand said FCPS will provide more information early next week on how … Continued
Beer and wine takeout now available
Sign spotted in Annandale. Virginia now allows restaurants to provide beer and wine to takeout customers, Gov. Ralph Northam announced during his daily coronavirus briefing on March 20. Restaurants statewide are required to limit occupancy to no more than 10 people at a time and are encouraged to offer takeout and delivery options instead of … Continued
Coronavirus will devastate regional economy
The large federal presence in the Washington, D.C., region will not insulate the region’s economy from an economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The economic impact in the D.C. region “will mirror the trajectory of the U.S.,” states an analysis published March 18 by the Stephen S. Fuller Institute at George Mason University’s School … Continued
More coronavirus cases in Northern Virginia, Metro announces cutbacks
The most recent coronavirus cases in Northern Virginia involve a nursing home resident in Falls Church, a female in her 60s in Fairfax County who was exposed during travel in Iran, and a female in her 30s in Fairfax County whose situation is under investigation. A resident of the Kensington, an assisted living and memory … Continued