May 6, 2025
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Virginia General Assembly poised to enact bills on guns, immigrants, taxes and much more

#Annandale, #crime, #guns, #immigrants, #state government, #taxes
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The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. The Virginia General Assembly is considering legislation on guns, voting, criminal justice, immigrants, and other major issues. After “crossover day,” on Feb. 11, all the bills passed by the House of Delegates are sent to the Senate and vice versa. The two chambers then delve deeper into the details … Continued

ReelAbilities Film Festival promotes awareness of people with different abilities

#Annandale, #arts, #community events, #diversity, #entertainment, #JCC

A scene from “Cheers of JOY.” The ReelAbilities Film Festival, Feb. 20-March 1, offers films that promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities. The films – a mix of dramas, documentaries, and shorts – are screened at various venues throughout the region, including the Pozez Jewish … Continued

Annandale shoppers replenish ACCA food pantry

#Annandale, #charity, #community events, #community organizations, #food, #volunteers

Student volunteers Eva Gomez of Annandale High School (left) and Charlotte Prunty of Irving Middle School encourage shoppers at the Annandale Giant to buy a little extra for the Stuff the Bus campaign.  The food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) received 2,463 pounds of food, in 88 boxes, thanks to … Continued

School news roundup

#Annandale, #education, #schools

Students and parents gather at the Falls Church Academy’s second annual Healthcare College and Career Fair at Falls Church High School.   The news items and photos here focusing on schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Coding winners – Braddock Elementary School is one of two winners in … Continued

Nonprofits receive meaningful donations, thanks to 100 Women Who Care

#Annandale, #charity, #community organizations, #volunteers

Members of 100 Women Who Care present a $3,600 donation to Friends of Guest House, a nonprofit based in Alexandria that helps formerly incarcerated women adjust to life in the community.  A group of local women is maximizing their contributions to worthy nonprofit organizations by pooling their resources through the “giving circle” concept. The group, … Continued

Development proposals submitted to county

#Annandale, #churches, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #zoning

First Christian Church wants to make better use of its underutilized property. Six development proposals were submitted to the Fairfax County Planning and Development Department for projects in Mason District as part of the South County Site-Specific Plan Amendment process. These nominations were among the 22 accepted by the planning department for the Mason, Mount … Continued

The JCC has a new cultural arts center and a big new fitness facility

#Annandale, #arts, #culture, #entertainment, #fitness, #health, #JCC, #redevelopment
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The Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center. Big changes are happening at the JCC, or as it’s officially known, the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. The newly opened Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center, in front of the main building on Little River Turnpike, provides space for classes, rehearsals, and performances. A grand opening ceremony will be … Continued