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Transportation systems need to evolve to accommodate urbanization

June 13, 2013

#beltway, #Bulova, #bus, #land use, #redevelopment, #streetcars, #transportation

Rush hour on Route 50 in Falls Church. Fairfax County Supervisor Sharon Bulova’s “Evolution of Transportation” forum June 12 covered trends from way back—when Route 7 was an Indian trail—to the future, when we might be able to watch TV or nap while our cars drive themselves. The present state of transportation is a mess, … Continued

Work group clarifies vision for Korean community center

March 26, 2013

#Bulova, #community organizations, #culture, #Koreans, #Recreation

A working group made up of representatives from the Korean community, many of them with ties to Annandale, is making progress in formalizing their objectives for developing a Korean community center. William Hwang was selected as the coordinator of the Korean Community Center Work Group. Hwang is president and CEO of Young Won Trading Inc., … Continued

Korean community center under discussion

February 26, 2013

#Bulova, #businesses, #community organizations, #culture, #Koreans, #Recreation

A group of local Korean business and nonprofit leaders are discussing options for establishing a Korean community center. A location hasn’t been determined yet, although Annandale would be a good choice, as it’s the commercial center for the Korean community, and a center here could spur more redevelopment activity. On the other hand, it could … Continued

Community input sought on how to pay for transportation as state funding runs out

September 21, 2012

#Bulova, #state government, #taxes, #transportation

Fairfax County will be holding a series of community outreach meetings over the next couple of months to explore what the public thinks should be done about paying for transportation in light of diminished state funding.Various options are on the table, including a meals tax. The meeting for Mason District residents will be Oct. 1, … Continued

Discussion series will explore ‘the evolution of Fairfax County’

April 23, 2012

#Bulova, #land use, #redevelopment

What’s the future going to look like for Fairfax County? Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova invites county residents to a three-part free series of discussions in June on “the Evolution of Fairfax” to explore “where we are, where we are going, and where we want to be.” The series, sponsored in partnership with the … Continued

Animal advocates urged FXCO Board of Supervisors to end bowhunting program

December 8, 2011

#accidents, #Bulova, #parks, #wildlife

Opponents of Fairfax County’s use of bowhunting to control the deer population told the Board of Supervisors (BOS) Dec. 6 that archery is ineffective and inhumane. Murry J. Cohen, president of a national organization called In Defense of Animals, said, “Bow hunting is an unacceptable and extremely cruel way to kill deer.” Studies show deer … Continued

Penny Gross launches re-election campaign

February 14, 2011

#Bulova, #Connolly, #Gross, #Mason District, #politics

Gross and Bulova Penny Gross, Mason District’s representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, kicked off her re-election campaign Sunday at a fundraising event at the home of Dottie Bennett and Richard Morton in Lake Barcroft. Among the politicians who turned out for Gross at the 15th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Extravaganza: Rep. Jim … Continued

Bulova outlines priorities for 2011

January 15, 2011

#budget, #Bulova, #elections, #redevelopment, #transportation

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will focus on four major issues in 2011—a challenging budget situation, redistricting, elections, and BRAC—said Chair Sharon Bulova in her State of the County Speech Jan. 13. Bulova estimates the county will need to close a projected shortfall for fiscal year 2012, which begins July 1, of about $50 … Continued

Bulova requests $5 million from VDOT for widening Route 236

November 4, 2010

#Bulova, #transportation, #VDOT

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova has asked the state to spend some of its budget surplus on road projects in Northern Virginia, including $5 million to begin the design work on widening Little River Turnpike through central Annandale. In an Oct. 19 letter to Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean T. Connaughton, Bulova says, … Continued

Historic marker commemorating “action at Annandale” unveiled in style

October 10, 2010

#Bulova, #Connolly, #Gross, #history, #parks

Col. John Mosby, Virginia Gov. William “Extra Billy” Smith, and some Civil War soldiers returned to Annandale Saturday for a ceremony unveiling the historic marker commemorating the “Action at Annandale.” The marker, on the corner of Little River Turnpike and Hillbrook Drive, next to the library, recognizes the historical significance of the roadbed for the … Continued