Tag: government services
Fairfax County will hand out monthly cash payments to struggling families
Fairfax County is launching an Economic Mobility Pilot next month to provide cash payments to 180 eligible households who are struggling economically but earn too much to qualify for federal assistance programs. Participating families will receive a monthly payment of $750 for 15 months. They could use the money for anything they want. They could … Continued
Fairfax County activates ‘heat plan’
In response to rising temperatures, Fairfax County has activated its “heat plan” for Thursday and Friday to help at-risk residents keep cool. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Thursday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Northern Virginia, with “heat values up to 106 expected.” An excessive heat … Continued
Fairfax County could end leaf vacuum service
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is recommending the Board of Supervisors end the vacuum leaf collection service. The county vacuums fall leaf piles on curbs for 25,000 customers, the vast majority of whom live in Mason District. Customers are encouraged to take a survey to inform policymakers about the … Continued
Culmore festival brings the community together
Dozens of people enjoyed music and dance performances and learned about community resources at Culmore Community Day on May 6. The event, at the Woodrow Wilson Library, featured traditional dances and songs from Bolivia, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and Korea. Children got a chance to do a science experiment hosted by Mad Science, paint a cardboard … Continued
Sen. Warner meets with the Korean community
In a meeting with the Korean community in Annandale April 22, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) spoke about issues ranging from the need to support local businesses to the reunification of Korea. Warner said he supports initiatives to help small businesses gain access to capital, increased investments in education and affordable housing, and efforts to crack … Continued
Post office lobby closed at night
The lobby at the Annandale Post Office at 4270 John Marr Drive is no longer open 24/7. A sign on the front door says: “We apologize for any inconvenience. This P.O. is temporarily closed during the night for safety purposes.” At least eight homeless people were camping out in the lobby urinating and pooping … Continued
Petition process reinstated for county trash service
Fairfax County has reopened the process to allow neighborhoods to petition for county trash and recycling services. The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services had previously placed a moratorium on requests for new or expanded Sanitary Districts because the county didn’t have enough drivers to handle more capacity. Meanwhile, demand for county trash services … Continued
Edsall Road Fire Station reopens
The new Edsall Road Fire Station, in the Springfield area of Mason District, has opened after a three-year, $12 million project to build a new station at the same location. Just a small section of the old building remains. During construction, the 11-member staff of Fire Station #26 were housed in a temporary building across … Continued
Merrifield Center renamed for Sharon Bulova
Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, other leaders, and former Board Chair Sharon Bulova gathered at a ceremony May 12 for the renaming of the Merrifield Center the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health. The center, at 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive in Merrifield, houses the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. It provides … Continued
West Annandale Fire Station will be replaced
Fairfax County is tearing down and rebuilding the West Annandale Fire Station on Little River Turnpike. During construction, the fire station will be temporarily housed in a former PNC Bank building nearby. There was a presentation on the project at the March 22 meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee. The existing 7,390-square-foot fire … Continued
Free tax help available in Annandale
Free tax preparation assistance is available in Annandale for households that earned less than $58,000 in 2021. The service is provided through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is aimed at helping families maximize their tax returns and avoid the fees businesses charge to prepare taxes. VITA is available at … Continued
Supervisors urge county staff to improve trash service
A common sight in Annandale. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill told the Board of Supervisors he will submit a plan for improving trash service. That announcement was made at a Board of Supervisors hearing Oct. 5 on requests from two Annandale communities to switch from private to county services for the collection … Continued
Staffing shortages blamed for yard waste pickup delays
Yard waste piled up for weeks on Glen Forest Drive, as well as all over Mason District. [Kevin Phillips] Bags of yard waste are piling up all over the Annandale/Mason District area as Fairfax County grapples with a severe staff shortage. Kevin Phillips, a resident of Glen Forest Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads, reported on Sept. … Continued
Public input sought on hazard mitigation plan
A windstorm in 2018 damaged this house in Lake Barcroft. Are you more concerned about severe winter weather or tornados? flash flooding or wildfires? The public is encouraged to take a survey to help policymakers update the 2017 Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Soccer camp brings families together in Annandale’s Opportunity Neighborhoods
The kids vs. parents game at Ossian Hall Park. [FACETS] The Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale (ON-Annandale) initiative hosted a soccer camp for families earlier this month as part of its strategy to provide more activities for youths. Annandale High School varsity soccer coaches and players taught the children soccer skills and rules of the game. The soccer camp culminated on … Continued