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Teacher honored for 40 years of distinguished service
The faculty, students, and families of the Congressional Schools of Virginia are honoring teacher John Cavanaugh, who’s celebrating his 40th year as a teacher at the independent private school on...
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Master Gardeners offer free plant clinics at farmers markets
When the Fairfax County farmers markets open for the season next week, customers will find more than fresh produce: Volunteers from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association (FCMGA) will be at...
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Supervisors approve 4-cent tax increase
The FY 2017 Fairfax County budget adopted by the Board of Supervisors April 26 increases the real estate tax rate by 4 cents and gives a much-needed boost to the public schools. The tax rate for...
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Investigations underway on police actions in death near Round Tree Park
Gianelos [Everly Community]Advocates for the disabled believe the situation in which a severely autistic man, Paul Gianelos, died after a confrontation with the police near Round Tree Park in...
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Food court coming to Annandale
This vacant space will be transformed into The Block.Arturo Mei, the owner of the Snowcream mobile ice cream shop, plans to open a food court with about five vendors in a vacant store at Kmart Plaza in...
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Board of Supervisors approve Monticello Mews project on Edsall Road
A rendering of the Monticello Mews homes from the county staff report.The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on April 26 approved a “proffer condition amendment” (PCA) allowing the development of the...
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Baha'i youth groups focus on community service projects
Students in Junior Youth Spiritual Empower programs beautify Bailey's Community Shelter. By the time kids get to middle-school age, they reach a fork in the road: One path leads to drugs or gangs; the...
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Body found in Tripps Run in Falls Church
Police investigate report of body found in creek. [FCPD]A body was been found May 1 in Tripps Run near the 3000 block of Dashiel Road in the Bel Air neighborhood in the Falls Church area of Mason...
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Mason District Little League hosts Hit-a-thon this weekend
The Mason District Little League’s success depends on volunteers and contributions from the community. The MDLL’s third annual Hit-a-thon, its primary fundraiser, takes place this weekend – May 6 at...
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Health clinic opens next to Annandale Safeway
The health clinic operated by American Executive Health System is now up and running at its new location between Petco and Safeway in the Little River Plaza Shopping Center. It was formerly located in...
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Volunteers from Annandale churches repair homes for those in need
ACCA volunteers work on a house on Terrace Drive, Annandale. Dozens of volunteers from local churches spent all day Saturday repairing two houses in Annandale as part of the annual Annandale Christian...
View ArticleMortgage fraud is family affair
A former vice president of Sun Trust Mortgage in Annandale, Moshin Raza, 51, was sentenced to 24 months in prison April 29 for conspiracy and wire fraud affecting a financial institution, the U.S....
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New restaurants, stores coming to Landmark Plaza
Big changes are coming to the Plaza at Landmark, the shopping center on Little River Turnpike on the eastern edge of Mason District. Here’s the rundown from Fred Cornett Jr., senior vice president at...
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The Bailey's shelter isn't a huge problem for these neighbors
The Ellery Place townhomes.Is the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter a magnet for crime in the neighborhood? Not that much, according to three nearby residents who happened to be outside on a chilly...
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Agape settles Medicaid fraud allegations
The Agape Adult Day Center at 6349 Lincolnia Road.Agape Health Management Inc., which operates under the name Agape Adult Day Healthcare Center, has agreed to pay $385,917 to settle federal and state...
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Brightview assisted living center opens next week
The view from the back terrace.The Brightview assisted living facility at 3450 Gallows Road in Annandale won’t officially open until May 9 but nearly half the units are already sold.Workers were still...
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Local Odyssey of the Mind team has a shot at the World Finals
An Odyssey of the Mind team with students from Bailey’s and Belvedere elementary schools was named the Virginia state champion in the “Division I Classics Problem” competition. That means the...
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New pedestrian bridge crosses I-395 at Seminary Road
A new pedestrian bridge over Interstate 395 parallel to Seminary Road opened May 4. The bridge links a sidewalk in front of Southern Towers Apartments to a sidewalk along Seminary Road on the east side...
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Reconnect at the Atoms 5K
The theme of the this year’s Annandale Atoms 5K is “Welcome Back Alumni,” so it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with your old friends.The Atoms 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, May 15, at the school, at 8...
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Lots of statues, no limitations
All of the statues pictured here are in front of houses in Mason District. Some are on heavily traveled roads; others are more hidden away but all are visible from the street. Can you identify their...
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