Del. Watts urges NOVA to reconsider student parking fees
Del. Vivian Watts believes the solution to the traffic/parking problem on Wakefield Chapel and surrounding streets in Annandale is to change the way parking fees are charged to students at Northern...
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Free concerts in Annandale parks depend on public support
John Carroll (second from left).The weather was perfect last night for the Jon Carroll Band, the first 2013 show in the Spotlight by Starlight concert series at Mason District Park. Actually, the first...
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Fairfax County school board rejects strong language on parent notification
Steve Stuban speaks to the school board.Despite emotional pleas from parents to strengthen parent notification requirements in the student discipline policy handbook, the Fairfax County school board...
View ArticleBank robbed in Bailey's Crossroads
The Suntrust Bank at 5821 Crossroads Center Way in Bailey’s Crossroads was robbed June 7. According to a notice from the Mason Police District, a man entered the bank at approximately 12:15 p.m. and...
View ArticleLake Accotink regatta features boats made of cardboard
The annual Cardboard Regatta drew crowds to Lake Accotinkin Springfield June 2 as kids raced boats they made out of cardboard. Not all of the boats turned out to be seaworthy. Watch the video by Bob...
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Scene around A-Town: piles of porn
Piles of junk from the building that used to house Anna N' Dales Newsstand and the other businesses at 7025 Columbia Pike, Annandale, includes bags full of pornography. Hopefully, the new owner will...
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Collector's World has giant re-opening celebration
Gheorghe Muresan (center) with Paul Berger and Paul's son Chris.The extremely tall former NBA star Gheorghe Muresan (7’ 7”) lent some stature to the grand re-opening of Collector’s World, 7030 Columbia...
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Del. Kory launches re-election campaign
From the left: Rep. Moran, Rep. Connolly, and Del. Kory.Congressmen Jim Moran and Gerry Connolly helped Del. Kaye Kory kick off her re-election campaign July 9 at a gathering at the home of Elaine and...
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Tomorrow is voting day for Democratic primary
The polls are open Tuesday, June 11, 6 a.m.-7 p.m., for the Democratic primary. Anyone can vote, regardless of party affiliation.Voters in the Annandale/Mason area will have an opportunity to vote for...
View ArticleVideo documents flooding in Annandale
Heavy rains dumped about 2.5 inches of water on Northern Virginia June 10, causing flooding throughout the region.Bob Kovacs shot this video of flooded streets in the Columbia Pines and Broyhill Crest...
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Annandale's 'anti-fat pastor' hosts 5K next Saturday
ReynoldsCapital Baptist Church is hosting the sixth annual Losing to Live 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 15, to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles. The Annandale church has a strong focus on...
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Fairfax County crucial in primary wins for Northam and Herring
In a Democratic primary with extremely low turnout, Virginia voters selected Ralph Northam to run for lieutenant governor and Mark Herringas the candidate for attorney general. Northam, a state senator...
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New utility poles installed in Annandale
Dominion Virginia Power is replacing approximately 34 aging utility poles in the Broyhill Crest community in Annandale. Many of the old poles are cracked and could fall down at any time, said one of...
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Major storms hitting Annandale today
Dark skies over Annandale.While Annandale is being hit with heavy rain and strong winds this morning, a second, even more severe storm is expected to strike the area between 2 and 8 p.m., with winds...
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Transportation systems need to evolve to accommodate Fairfax County urbanization
Rush hour on Route 50 in Falls Church.Fairfax County Supervisor Sharon Bulova’s “Evolution of Transportation” forum June 12 covered trends from way back—when Route 7 was an Indian trail—to the future,...
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New task force will address student parking on streets near NVCC
NVCC students park along Wakefield Chapel Road.Northern Virginia Community College President Robert Templin plans to appoint a college task force and an Annandale committee to consider alternatives to...
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Ferris wheel offers of aerial views of Annandale
Looking toward the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike.Annandale looks so much better from the top of the Ferris wheel in the Annandale carnival, when you can see there really are lot of trees...
View ArticlePublic invited to free film Sunday on Islamic art
The public is invited to a free screening of a documentary film, “Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World,” followed by a discussion, Sunday, June 16, 3-7 p.m., at the Mason Government Center....
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Sugg's yard sales resume on Braddock Road
Shoppers checking out the merchandise at 4508 Braddock Road.After going away for a few months, the infamous Braddock Road yard sales are back. Yesterday morning, Michael Suggs and several of his...
View ArticleVideo features Honky Tonk Confidential at Mason District Park
Check out this video of “High-Tech Redneck” performed by Honky Tonk Confidential, a Washington area-based country and western band, at Mason District Park June 16. It was recorded by Bob Kovacs and...
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