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

Community invited to fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration

Fun times at the Coach CJ Celebration. The community is invited to enjoy food, music, dancing, and a silent auction at the fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration Saturday, March 2, 7-10 p.m., at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall. This family-friendly, Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for local youths offers a fun evening for people of … Continued

Planning Commission delays decision on Gallows Road development

The site proposed for Woodburn Manor, as seen from Libeau Lane.  The Fairfax County Planning Commission delayed a decision until Jan. 30 on an application for a special exception from Christopher Land to develop a large age-restricted community on Gallows Road. The proposed Woodburn Manor project would consist of 72 housing units, including 12 single-family … Continued

Little League is raising funds for a restroom project at Pine Ridge Park

The Fairfax County Park Authority has approved the installation of a permanent structure to house restrooms and a concession stand at Pine Ridge Park in Annandale, a project sought by the Annandale-North Springfield Little League. To make this project a reality, however, the ANSLL has to raise approximately $300,000, says the league’s president, Don Pedersen. … Continued

Sponsor a family for the holidays

Volunteers help with the Britepaths Holiday Program. [Britepaths] Fairfax-based non-profit Britepaths is seeking help from community members, companies, and organizations to sponsor Fairfax County area families in need for the December holidays. The deadline to sign up for the Holiday Program is Dec. 14. Sponsors provide a holiday meal and/or gifts for children under 18. … Continued

Every bit of unused land doesn’t need to be developed: Conservation Trust offers an alternative

By Alan Rowsome, executive director of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust.  As residents of Northern Virginia, we’re witnessing our communities develop rapidly with an influx of new businesses that are soon to call this region home. There are many positives to living and working in such a thriving area, but it is also crucial that … Continued

Sediment problems at Inova construction site not resolved, volunteer charges

Sediment found in a stream washed downstream from the Inova construction site. [Kris Unger] While Fairfax County officials insist controls put into place at the construction site for the Inova Center for Personalized Health on Gallows road are keeping sediment out of a Holmes Run tributary, environmental activists say the problem has not been adequately … Continued

Rotary Club and students bring Thanksgiving meals to Culmore families

Justice High School students join Rotary Club members in packing meals for needy families.  The Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads and students from the Justice High School Interact Club delivered 100 meals to families in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. This has been a Thanksgiving tradition for the Rotary Club for decades. This year, … Continued

Residents come out in force against 55+ housing development on Gallows Road

Residents of Holmes Run Acres and nearby communities oppose a housing development on Gallows Road. Residents of Holmes Run Acres and nearby communities packed a meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee Sept. 25 to oppose a plan for a 72-unit housing development on Gallows Road. The biggest concern is traffic, but neighbors also … Continued

The Taste of Annandale is just one of many Rotary Club service projects

Volunteers hard at work at the Annandale Rotary Club’s food-packaging event.  The Annandale Rotary Club has been serving the community and providing networking opportunities for the past 53 years. One big way the service organization is showing its community support is by signing on as a Gold-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale. The club’s … Continued