McKay accused of using position as supervisor to benefit from a land deal
Jeff McKay speaks at his campaign kickoff event in January. With just a few weeks until the June 11 Democratic primary, Jeff McKay, the Lee District supervisor who’s considered the frontrunner in the race for chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has become embroiled in a controversy over allegations that he benefited from … Continued
Mason Republicans endorse Pafford for school board
Pafford The Mason District Republican Committee on May 11 endorsed Tom Pafford as a candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County School Board. There will be a final vote for the GOP endorsement at a meeting of the Fairfax County Republican Committee on May 21. At that meeting, the Mason District Committee will … Continued
Candidates for board of supervisor chair: experience vs. new blood
Tim Chapman and Alicia Plerhoples At a debate for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the only candidate currently on the board, Jeff McKay of the Lee District, mostly defended actions he pushed the board to take, while the other candidates said much more needs to be done. The debate was sponsored by … Continued
Sardi’s set to open in Bailey’s Crossroads
Sardi’s as seen from Leesburg Pike. Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, a Peruvian chicken restaurant, could open in Bailey’s Crossroads by the end of the month. The restaurant is in the Spectrum shopping center at 3400 Washington Drive. Sardi’s specializes in chicken charbroiled on a charcoal rotisserie. You can also get ceviche, lomo saltado, pollo … Continued
At-large school board candidates outline views at forum
From the left: Abrar Omeish, Karen Keys-Gamarra, Rachna Sizemore Heizer, and Ilryong Moon. The four at-large school board candidates vying for the Democratic endorsement – Karen Keys-Gamarra, Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Ilryong Moon, and Abrar Omeish – faced off at a forum at Jackson Middle School May 11. There are three at-large spots on the board, … Continued
Candidates for environmental board speak at forum
The NVSWCD was a partner on this stream restoration project in Annandale. Four people seeking an endorsement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee to serve as directors of the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) presented their views at a forum May 11. The committee will select three candidates to endorse on May … Continued
Chico’s Natural Pet Market engages community in fight to stay at Barcroft Plaza
Danielle Areco (left) and Del. Kaye Kory speak at a community meeting at Chico’s Natural Pet Market. With only three weeks until her lease expires May 31, Danielle Areco is continuing her fight to keep Chico’s Natural Pet Market at Barcroft Plaza Areco convened a second meeting May 9 to update customers and supporters on … Continued
County budget fully funds schools
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a $4.4 billion budget for FY 2020 May 7 that fully funds Fairfax County Public Schools, boosts employee pay, and retains the existing real estate tax rate. The adopted budget represents an increase of $50.56 million, or 1.1 percent, over the current year budget. While the tax rate … Continued
Five Justice HS students awarded scholarships from the Hispanic Learning Alliance
The Justice High School scholarship winners with school board member Sandy Evans and Justice teacher Eric Welch. From the left; Shirle Hinojosa-Ferrufino, Stefany Villanueva La Torre, Bibiana Mirones, Evans, Welch, Jennifer Giron, and Tiffany Collins. Five seniors at Justice High School were among the 20 high-achieving, highly motivated, and inspiring Latinx students awarded college scholarships … Continued
Two Republicans in the running for Mason District school board member
Pafford’s campaign message. The Mason District Republican Committee will select at its May 11 meeting a candidate to endorse for the Mason District position on the Fairfax County School Board. Two people are vying for the endorsement: Linda Pelligrino (already reported on here) and Tom Pafford. The candidate endorsed by the Fairfax County Republican Committee … Continued
Selection process under way for new principal of Annandale High School
Thomas Fairfax County Public Schools invites the Annandale High School community to a meeting May 15, 5:30 p.m., at the school to review the process for selecting the school’s next principal. The current principal, Tim Thomas, is retiring, as of July 1. Thomas has been at AHS since the start of the 2015 school year. … Continued
Pedestrian struck on Little River Turnpike in April dies of injuries
The man who was struck by a car while crossing Little River Turnpike in Annandale last month died of his injuries May 4, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The FCPD identified the victim as David Neal, 62, of Alexandria. A 1997 BMW 750 traveling westbound at about 10 p.m. on April 25 struck Neal … Continued
Crescendo Studios, a new venue for music lessons, signs on as a Taste of Annandale sponsor
A music lesson room at Crescendo Studios. Crescendo Studios, a brand-new, beautiful facility for music lessons, showed its commitment to community engagement by signing on as a Gold-level sponsor of the 2019 Taste of Annandale. Crescendo offers lessons in piano, guitar, drum, bass, violin, cello, viola, and voice to children, teens, and adults. It’s located in … Continued
Pelligrino enters Mason school board race
Pelligrino Bailey’s Crossroads resident Linda Pelligrino plans to run as a Republican for the Mason District seat on the Fairfax County School Board Pelligrino would face Democratic candidate Ricardy Anderson on the November ballot. It’s Pelligrino’s preference to run as an independent, but she is seeking endorsement from the Fairfax County Republican Committee because, “without … Continued
Taste of Annandale committee honors its sponsors
Thank you to the Taste of Annandale Planning Committee for recognizing the role of the Annandale Blog in helping to plan and publicize the 2018 street festival. The next Taste of Annandale is Oct. 5, 2019, There will be a 5K, food vendors, music and dance, a pet show, chili cook-off, craft vendors, children’s program, … Continued