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Man arrested in shooting, arson incident
MehfarOfficers from the Franconia Police District arrested Matthew Mehfar, 30, of 5112 Observation Way, Alexandria (near Lincolnia Park) for shooting in public, arson, entering an alarmed building,...
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Students honored for achieving IB Middle Years Program certificates
More than 320 high-achieving 10th-graders from Annandale, Mount Vernon, South Lakes, and JEB Stuart high schools were honored at a ceremony May 20 at Stuart for completing the International...
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Community meetings on East County Government Center to occur this summer
The proposed site for the East County Government Center now houses the temporary Bailey's Crossroads Fire Station.When public outreach meetings on a proposal for county office building and apartments...
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Home invasion robbery in Mason District
3700 N. Rosser St., from Google MapsFairfax County police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Wednesday, May 22, at around 2 a.m., in the 3700 block of North Rosser Street in the...
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Changes in store for iconic Annandale newsstand
Nothing says “Annandale” around here as much as Anna N’ Dales, the newsstand at 7025 Columbia Pike. It’s become sort of rundown in recent years and there’s hardly any customers, except for a few...
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We love our team!
Thank you, Blue Jays, the AA Division baseball team in the Mason District Little League, for the beautiful plaque presented to the Annandale Blog in recognition of our sponsorship. Most of the boys on...
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Cold water greets swimmers on the opening day of area pools
Adrianna Romano, a student at Poe Middle School, dives into the Annandale Swim & Tennis Club pool.It felt more like March than Memorial Day weekend on the opening day for community swimming pools...
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Bring kids to Hidden Oaks Nature Center for lots of drop-in activities
Nature Playce, an all-natural play area.Annandale’s Hidden Oaks Nature Center offers lots of nature programs for kids (such as science lessons, animal encounters, campfires, tea parties, and...
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County grants available for neighborhood improvement projects
A Mason District Little League game at the Bailey's Community Center.Park benches, trails, pavilions, tot lots, community-building social events: These are the types of projects funded by Neighborhood...
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Alexandria Planning Commission to consider Landmark Mall project next week
The central part of Landmark Mall would be demolished.The City of Alexandria Planning Commission has scheduled a hearing for June 4 on a rezoning and special use permit applicationto clear the way for...
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Mason land use committee supports Parklawn cell tower
A full house at the May 28 Mason District Land Use Committee meeting.The Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC) voted 3-2 May 28 to recommend the Fairfax County Planning Commission approve...
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Mason summer concerts begin June 1
Vietnamese Cultural Night at Ossian Hall Park last summer.Free summer concerts start this weekend at two locations in the Mason District: Mason District Park and Ossian Hall Park.The Spotlight by...
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Community forums will address needs of older population
Evergreen House, a residence for the independent elderly in Annandale.Fairfax County is planning a series of community forums to gather public input on how to address the needs of a dramatically...
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Massive cicada emergence not happening in Annandale
If you’re excitedly anticipating a plague of cicadas, don’t get your hopes up. The Annandale area won’t see a massive load of the bugs. The bulk of Brood II will emerge south of here, says Michael...
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Farewell to Annandale Sport & Health Club
Annandale Sport & Health Club (4317 Ravensworth Road) is closing June 30 “in response to changing market conditions,” states a May 30 letter to members from President and CEO Mark Fisher.The...
View ArticleKorean community center task force has challenging agenda
Plans to establish a Korean community center in Fairfax County are proceeding despite conflicts over leadership within the task force set up to organize the project. The task force members include...
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VA lt. governor candidates Chopra and Northam square off in debate
Left to right: Aneesh Chopra, moderator Rex Simmons, and Ralph Northam.The two candidates running in the Democratic primary for Virginia lieutenant governor—Aneesh Chopra and Ralph Northam—agree on a...
View ArticleMeet former NBA star at Collector's World Grand Re-Opening
Sports memorabilia collectors, comic book fans, and everyone else is invited to the Grand Re-Opening of Collector’s World Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Annandale Shopping Center.Enjoy free...
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Crane falls on roof of Canterbury Woods Elementary School
Crane hits the roof of Canterbury Woods Elementary School [photo from WUSA].A small crane crashed onto the roof of Canterbury Woods Elementary School in Annandale at about 8:40 a.m., July 4, just...
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Annandale carnival opens Thursday
The 2013 carnival features a ferris wheel.The carnies are setting up the rides for the Annandale carnival, opening tomorrow at 5 p.m. The carnival is back in its traditional spot in the Kmart parking...
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