Clik here to view.
Fire at Evergreen House was arson
Fire units at the Evergreen House Feb. 24. [Bob Kovacs]A fire at the Evergreen House in Annandale last night was arson, says Capt. Randy Bittinger, spokesperson for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fairfax County to revise master plan for Lake Accotink
The Fairfax County Park Authority is beginning the process of revising the master plan for Lake Accotink Park. A public meeting on the plan revision will be held March 14, 7 p.m., at Cardinal Forest...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7-Eleven in Seven Corners robbed
The 7-Eleven on Patrick Henry Drive. [Google Maps]The 7-Eleven at 3011 Patrick Henry Drive in Falls Church was robbed just before 6 a.m. on Feb. 25. A man attempted to steal merchandise, and a “verbal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Car erupts into flames on Columbia Pike
Drivers heading toward Annandale today might have seen a car in flames on the side of the road in front of the Buddhist temple at 6822 Columbia Pike. No one was hurt. The car, however, is a burned-out...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Public invited to Bowling for Baldness event in Annandale
Bowlers at a previous Bowling for Baldness event. [Capital Area Alopecia Areata Group]The public is invited to take part in Bowling for Baldness, a fun family event and fundraiser hosted by the Capital...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Scene around A-Town: Frogs!
I’ve walked along the Holmes Run Stream Valley trail several times a month for years and never saw anything like this: On Sunday, Feb. 28, a large puddle next to the trail was filled with hundreds of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Characters and cocktails in Annandale
Joe Langley is Cthulhu, the sea monster from H.P. Lovecraft’s horror stories. Superheroes and other characters came to life at the first-ever “Comics, Costumes, and Cocktails” event Feb. 27 sponsored...
View ArticleCounty seminar will address neighborhood problems
Attention community association and HOA leaders: Want to learn how to deal with neighborhood problems and recruit more volunteers? The Neighborhood Concerns Seminar is for you. It’s Saturday, March 5,...
View ArticlePedestrian robbed near Heritage Mall in Annandale
A woman walking to the 7-Eleven at 7822 Rectory Lane, Annandale, was the victim of an armed robbery at 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 27. Two men approached her; one of them was armed with a handgun, the Fairfax...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Police seek escapee from mental hospital
Marshall A patient who escaped from the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, located at 3302 Gallows Road, in Falls Church. He “has been known to exhibit violent behavior,” the Fairfax County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New principal sought for Bailey's Lower Elementary School
The lower campus of Bailey's Elementary. Fairfax County Public Schools plans to hire a new principal for the original Bailey’s Elementary School, which serves prekindergarten through grade 2.Parents...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Swim school to replace Merrifield Staples
The Staples in the Yorktown Shopping Center, at Gallows Road and Arlington Boulevard in Merrifield, will close on April 9, an employee confirmed.A Kids First Swim School franchise is slated to move...
View ArticleSupervisors, school board clash over budget
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 1 agreed to advertise a tax rate of $1.13, an increase of 4 cents from the current rate of $1.09 per $100 of assessed value.That rate will be the...
View ArticleClinton and Trump win Virginia primaries
Donald Trump may have won Virginia’s Republican presidential primary March 1, but Fairfax County Republicans preferred Marco Rubio, according to election results reported by the Virginia Department of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mason Police District honors PFC Kurt Woodward as Officer of the Year
From the left. Lt. Chantel Cochrane, Officer of the Year PFC Kurt Woodward, and Capt. Christian Quinn of the Mason Police District. Police Officer First Class Kurt Woodward has been named the Mason...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Heritage Mall redevelopment project outlined at community meeting
An illustration of the townhouse development planned for the rear of Heritage Mall. [Madison Homes]Officials from the Webb Cos. and Madison Homes described their plans for 68 townhouses behind...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NOVA president to strengthen community partnerships
RallsResidents who live near the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) brought up the familiar complaints about parking, traffic, and pedestrian safety at the Wakefield NVCC...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Parklawn
Original Parklawn houses along Yellowstone Drive.Like so many other subdivisions in the Annandale/Mason area, Parklawn was built on farmland to meet the needs of population growth following World War...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Church members help Annandale Terrace families with weekend meals
AUMC volunteers assemble meal packages for students' families.Lower-income families in the Annandale Terrace community have enough food to get through the weekend, thanks to a group of dedicated...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Concert at Annandale teahouse features Korean traditional music
Jang Hyun Won plays the hyeo keun.Korean traditional musician Jang Hyun Won gave an incredible performance March 6 at Soricha Tea & Theater in Annandale. He played original compositions – including...
View Article