Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Forum focuses on pedestrian safety

Pedestrians crossing Route 50 at Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners. By Tammy Barbee About 50 people came to a community forum April 22 at Bailey’s Elementary School to learn more about a huge safety problem in Mason District—accidents involving pedestrians. Officer Michael Greene of the Mason Police District said there have been four pedestrian-related … Continued

Hedetniemi of Annandale named Fairfax County Citizen of the Year

Hedetniemi The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations has named Janyce Hedetniemi of Annandale, an at-large member of the Planning Commission, the 2013 Fairfax County Citizen of the Year. Hedetniemi also represents the Braddock District on the Tysons Land Use Task Force and has also as an at-large member of the Fairfax County Park Authority … Continued

Green Spring Gardens celebrates the cherry blossoms

Green Spring Gardens, in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, will hold three programs to celebrate the beauty and history of the cherry blossom next month.      This Children’s Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 5, 1-3 p.m., is designed for families with children age 5 and up. Activities include storytelling, origami, Japanese-style lantern painting, … Continued

Meet football legends in Annandale

Taylor Two Washington Redskins greats—Charley Taylor and Roy Jefferson—will be meeting fans and signing autographs Saturday, March 22, 12-1:30 p.m., at Collector’s World, 7030 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Taylor, a wide receiver, was inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984 and played in the Pro Bowl eight times. Jefferson was a wide receiver … Continued

Just World Festival brings cultural awareness to Annandale community

Peter Ter urges Annandale HS students to give back. Students and community members gathered at Annandale High School Friday afternoon to share cultural experiences and showcase organizations and projects aimed at creating a better world. The highlight of the school’s Just World Festival was an inspiring talk by Peter Ter, one of the Lost Boys … Continued

Support the needy at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event

Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Greg Kincaid. Enjoy a fun evening while helping to raise money for needy families at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event. It’s Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m. at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. This is Our Daily Bread’s 30th anniversary. The nonprofit organization provides food, financial … Continued

Socially conscious organizations sought for Annandale HS Just World Festival

The 2012 Just World Festival at Annandale High School. Organizers of Annandale High School’s ninth annual Just World Festival are seeking exhibitors who would like to share their socially conscious programs, causes, and issues with the community. The festival is Feb. 28, 2:30-6 p.m., at the school. It’s open to the public, as well as … Continued

Crowds converge on Annandale for annual Fall Festival and Parade

Annandale was a hub of activity yesterday, with the annual parade in the morning and the Fall Festival all day. The festival  brought crowds of people to the Little River Plaza shopping center parking lot for children’s games, craft vendors, food, live music, a NASCAR demonstration, antique cars, fire department vehicles, children’s entertainment, and displays … Continued