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Students capture images of the Taste of Annandale
Runners in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race. [Sindi Maltez-Meija]Several high school students took pictures at the Taste of Annandale Oct. 14 for a nonprofit organization called Images for Good.Images...
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Have a spooktacular but safe Halloween!
Here are some safety tips.For trick-or-treaters and their parents:Children should only visit homes that have porch lights on.Plan and discuss your child’s route if you are not joining them.Inspect your...
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Arrest of reporter for disturbance at Annandale parade under investigation
Fairfax County Police officers subdue reporter Mike Stark. [Shareblue Media]An incident involving a reporter arrested for causing a disturbance at the start of the Annandale parade Oct. 28 is being...
View ArticlePedestrian struck on Evergreen Lane
A 57-year-old man was critically injured by a car while crossing Evergreen Lane near Alpine Drive in Annandale shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, says officer Tara Gerhard of the Fairfax County...
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Five local restaurants honored with Annie Awards
The bar at Silverado.Five restaurants were presented “Annie Awards” by the Annandale Blog as the top dining choices of Annandale area residents.Silverado was named the best overall restaurant. Honey...
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The Nov. 7 election is critical for Virginia
Sign at Mason Government Center.In less than a week, Virginians will elect a new governor, other statewide officials, and members of the General Assembly. There’s a school bond on the ballot, too.It’s...
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Get a jump on holiday shopping at craft bazaar
The annual craft bazaar at AUMC. [Photos by Cyra Doty]Get your holiday shopping done early at a craft bazaar at Annandale United Methodist Church Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The church is at 6935 Columbia...
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Glory Days to open in December
The sign at the future Glory Days on Columbia Pike.The Glory Days restaurant and sports bar is expected to open in Barcroft Plaza in December, reports Glory Days Grill Marketing Director Charissa Costa...
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Sandy Evans: Significant donations will support name change for Stuart High...
The Oct. 26 school meeting where the board agreed on Justice High School as the new name for Stuart. Left to right: Superintendent Scott Brabrand and school board members Sandy Evans (Mason), Thomas...
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New tool lets homeowners avoid park encroachment
Parkland in Mason District as shown on the new park encroachment mapping tool. The large shape in the middle is Mason District Park. If your backyard abuts on a Fairfax County park, you’re not supposed...
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Arts Council selects artist team and concept for public art engagement...
surcreative's preliminary design for the INOUT art installation. The Arts Council of Fairfax County has selected an artist team known as “surcreative” to develop a public art engagement project at...
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Man arrested for eluding police in stolen vehicle
Guzman [FCPD]An attempted traffic stop for speeding at around 1:20 a.m. on Nov. 5 in Falls Church led to the arrest of Jose Fuentes Guzman of Fairfax for possession of a stolen vehicle, “felony speed...
View ArticleUnattended food cooking on stove causes house fire
A house fire in the 6400 block of Lincolnia Road on Nov. 3 caused an estimated $93,750 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports.When firefighters arrived shortly after 5 p.m.,...
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New sidewalk planned for Backlick Road
The red line shows where a new sidewalk is planned on Backlick Road.Staff from the Fairfax County Department of Transportation will explain plans for a new walkway along Backlick Road in Annandale at a...
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Fairfax County voters help Northam win election for governor
Ralph Northam speaks to supporters after being elected governor of Virginia.Ralph Northam’s overwhelmingly strong showing in Fairfax County and the rest of Northern Virginia helped him win the election...
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Design guidelines in the works for Bailey's Crossroads and Seven Corners
The Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is working on urban design guidelines for Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners that will address such issues as landscaping, sidewalks, how...
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PR Performance Fitness working with Celebrity Delly on healthy menu options
The Celebrity Delly.PR Performance Fitness of Annandale is teaming up with Celebrity Delly in Falls Church to help the restaurant provide healthy food options.Personal trainers from PR, Alexander...
View ArticleNew Police Civilian Review Panel hosts public forum next week
If you have concerns about the police – or just curious about the new Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel– the panel is hosting a public forum in Annandale Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m., at the Heritage...
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Driver leads police on high-speed police chase into oncoming traffic on...
Police tackle a driver after a high-speed chase on Little River Turnpike. [From a video by Laura Reynolds.]A high-speed police chase on Little River Turnpike in Annandale Nov. 11 resulted in several...
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Man shot at restaurant in critical condition
El Palenque [Yelp]A man is in critical condition after a shooting at the El Grand Palenque restaurant at 5863 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 2:17 a.m. Nov. 12, the Fairfax County Police...
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