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1. FCPD: Pedestrian killed in Metrobus crash had walk signal (ffxnow.com) — Safety on Columbia Pike directly affects Annandale residents, with a recent fatal Metrobus crash in Bailey's Crossroads highlighting long-standing concerns along the corridor. A county "Complete Streets" project will add a new sidewalk and crosswalk between Backlick Road and Tom Davis Drive in Annandale, though upgrades have moved slowly despite years of warnings.
2. Local WWII Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday (connectionnewspapers.com) — A longtime Annandale resident and World War II veteran is being celebrated for reaching his 101st birthday, decades after moving here in 1965 to work as a civil engineer for the U.S. Navy and federal agencies. His family recalls his harrowing youth in wartime Europe, his role at Monte Cassino, and his later years tutoring local students and staying mentally and physically active.
3. Deadly I-495 Crash Leaves Fairfax Man Dead, Annandale Driver Charged (patch.com) — An Annandale man was seriously injured and charged with DUI after a predawn crash on I-495 near Braddock Road that left a Fairfax driver dead, according to state police. The BMW and a Toyota Camry collided, with the Camry catching fire, and investigators say the case remains under active investigation.
4. A first-time pastor for a country parish (catholicherald.com) — Local Catholics may remember Father Richard Carr from his time at St. Michael Church in Annandale, as he's now begun his first assignment as pastor at St. Peter Church in Washington. Parishioners there describe him as humble, faithful, and eager to know families personally as he settles into leading the small country parish.
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