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Pedestrian fatalities outpace murders
This sign appeared on Leesburg Pike in Bailey's Crossroads in 2017.More people have been killed trying to walk across Fairfax County roadways than there are victims of murder.So far this year, there...
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Bookstore opens in Mosaic District
A Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the Mosaic District April 24.Despite being much smaller than traditional Barnes & Noble stores, it has about 24,000 titles, a café with Starbucks products,...
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Mason Democrats endorse Anderson for school board
AndersonMembers of the Mason District Democratic Committee voted to endorse Ricardy Anderson as the Mason District representative on the Fairfax County School Board April 24.Anderson got 120 votes, and...
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Inova dedicates new cancer center
The Schar Cancer Institute [Inova]The Inova Health System officially dedicated the Schar Cancer Institute April 24 on what had been the ExxonMobil headquarters on Gallows Road across from Inova Fairfax...
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Anti-Semitic grafitti found at Annandale High School
Grafitti on the trailers have been painted over.The following report is based on an article in the A-Blast, the Annandale High School student newspaper, by In-Depth Editor Suad Mohamed, a junior. When...
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Annandale Farmers Market opens May 2
The Annandale Farmers Market, at Mason District Park on Columbia Pike, opens for the season on Thursday, May 2. It will operate every Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, through Nov. 7.The Annandale market is one...
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Two days after the Fairfax County Police Department launched a pedestrian safety campaign, a man was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Little River Turnpike at Carrico Drive in Annandale.The...
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Evans proposes leveling the playing field for school sports funding
Schools in Mason District, such as Annandale High School, are able to raise much less money that schools in more affluent areas.The top priority for school board member Sandy Evans (Mason District)...
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Navy Federal to open in Barcroft Plaza
The Navy Federal Branch in the Annandale Shopping Center. Navy Federal Credit Union is opening a branch at Barcroft Plaza on Columbia Pike. It is expected to open in late summer, between the ABC store...
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Church members fix up homes for residents who can no longer do the work...
A Rebuilding Together volunteer paints the garage door at the Hua's house in Mason District.Dozens of volunteers fixed up two houses in Mason District April 27 as part of Annandale Christian Community...
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Celebration honors Chinese goddess
The Fairfax Chinese Dance TroupeHundreds of people – including some from Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey – gathered at Justice High School April 27 to celebrate the birthday of the Goddess...
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Hello Aldi, goodbye Safeway
There are going to be some grocery store changes Bailey’s Crossroads. Aldi will open in the former Babies R Us store at 5700 Columbia Pike, and the Safeway in the Crossroads Center at 5710 Columbia...
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Pet store facing eviction reaches out to the community
Chico's owner Danielle Areco speaks at a community meeting at the store.More than 30 people came to a community meeting at Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza April 25 to discuss strategies...
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Religious leaders call for interfaith action to combat hate and bigotry
A sign on the front yard of an Annandale home.Leaders from several different religions came together Sunday to talk about one thing they agreed on: Interfaith action is critical in combating hate and...
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Iron Age restaurant geared to carnivores
The new all-you-can-eat Iron Age Korean Steakhouse in Annandale should delight carnivores.It offers a DIY experience, as diners pay a set price, $25 per person for dinner, and choose among a list of...
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Lincolnia Task Force completes its work
Michael Burton (left) of the Fairfax County Planning Department, speaks to the Lincolnia task force.The Lincolnia Planning District Study Task Force at its 19th and final meeting on April 29 signed off...
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Woman arrested for abduction and assault
Anklewich [FCPD]Fairfax County Police were called to the 2900 block of Willston Place in Seven Corners April 30 for a report of a woman who was allegedly being held against her will. When officers...
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School news roundup
Jim Acosta speaks at Annandale High School. Law Day at AHS– Annandale High School hostied CNN’s Jim Acosta, an alumnus of AHS, and American Bar Association President Bob Carlson on May 1 for Law...
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Gary Aiken launches campaign for Mason supervisor
Gary Aiken, the Republican candidate for Mason supervisor, said his theme is: “It’s time for a change and time for a leader who listens.”About 50 people came to Aiken’s campaign kick-off event, May 1...
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Swarm gathers on a Bee-M-W
Bees congregate on a car. [FCFRD]When someone contacted the West Annandale Fire Station about a bee swarm on a BMW parked at an office complex April 30, Capt. Dave Weand know what to do.“At times,...
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