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

Wonder Wagon takes nature on the road

The Fairfax County Park Authority has a new way to help residents experience nature in their communities and schools. The new Wonder Wagon is a mobile nature center that brings environmental and nature-based educational programs to underserved areas.   The brightly painted Wonder Wagon van makes the rounds of afterschool programs, Head Start centers, and … Continued

The Coach CJ Celebration: Fun for a cause

The community is invited to the annual Coach CJ Celebration, a fundraiser for college scholarships. The event is March 9 at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall, 7138 Columbia Pike, 7-10 p.m. There will be a DJ, dancing, a silent auction, catered food, beer and wine, and games for kids. The auction will include … Continued

2023: The year in review

Here’s a recap of some of the major stories we covered this year. JANUARY Construction of new Seven Corners Fire Station underwayThe Seven Corners Fire Station on Sleepy Hollow Road is being replaced with a new larger building. A new sidewalk would improve pedestrian safety on Columbia PikeA planned sidewalk would fill in the gaps … Continued