How should Fairfax County spend transportation money?
Afternoon rush hour on Route 50. Where should Fairfax County spent the $1.2 billion it expects to have available for transportation projects over the next six years? The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is seeking public input before submitting a proposed list of projects to the Board of Supervisors in December. Civic associations and advocacy … Continued
Mason District, Fairfax County support McAuliffe by wide margins
Terry McAuliffe and his wife, Dorothy, greet supporters after learning he’s been elected the next governor of Virginia. Fairfax County voters supported Terry McAuliffe for governor by a wide margin Nov. 5, resulting in a decisive win for the Democratic candidate. The Republican candidate, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was actually ahead statewide in the … Continued
Sheriff candidate Kincaid calls sign theft issue a misunderstanding
In the last days before the election, Republican candidate for sheriff, Bryan Wolfe, has stepped up attacks of his Democratic opponent, accusing Capt. Stacey Kincaid of being connected to charges that her brother, Eric Kleiner, had taken down Wolfe campaign signs. Kincaid called the sign issue “an unfortunate situation” that has distracted voters from more … Continued
Tomorrow is Election Day: Here’s what you need to know
Many people already voted, but if you’ve held off until Election Day, here’s what you need to know before heading out to the polls on Tuesday. Voters will elect a governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates member, and Fairfax County sheriff and will have a chance to vote yes or no on a … Continued
Vice President Biden campaigns for McAuliffe in Annandale
Left to right: Sen. Mark Warner, Terry McAuliffe, and Vice President Joe Biden. The race for governor in Virginia is “a choice between the mainstream and extreme,” Vice President Joe Biden told a crowd of Democratic campaign workers Monday morning at a get-out-the-vote rally in Annandale. The three Democratic candidates for statewide office were all … Continued
The Annandale quads are growing up
Sharee Gates in back with her quads, left to right: Carter, Sam, Grace, and Gage. The kids in one of Annandale’s rarest families are thriving. At 10 years old, the Gates quadruplets are doing well in school, playing sports, and enjoying life with their friends and one another. There are two girls, Carter and Madison, … Continued
Engaged, active seniors urged to join the Senior Citizens Council
The Senior Citizens Council meets at the Lincolnia Senior Center. Anyone involved with any sort of group, club, or civic organization that involves senior citizens in the Annandale/Mason area is encouraged to join the Senior Citizens Council, Region 2. Individuals can participate, too. The council generally meets on the last Friday in the month at … Continued
Watch out for daytime break-ins
Residents of Sleepy Hollow Woods are reporting at least three break-ins over the past couple of days. One resident saw a white van with green lettering parked nearby for several days. While she was out for an hour and a-half in the middle of the day on Oct. 30, someone broke a lock to the … Continued
Fairfax County supervisors consider restrictions on car title lenders
LoanMax on Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering taking action to curb car title lending businesses, which are popping up all over Annandale and other areas that need to be revitalized. The BoS unanimously approved a “joint board matter” Oct. 29 proposed by supervisors Jeff McKay (Lee) and Gerry Hyland … Continued
Annandale church members campaign against human trafficking
Members of Annandale United Methodist Church walk in the Annandale Parade. Amid the marching bands, dancers, and antique cars at the Annandale Parade last Saturday was a group with a more serious mission: members of the Annandale United Methodist Church are hoping to draw attention to the growing threat of human trafficking. “Sex trafficking is … Continued
Happy Halloween, Annandale!
Here’s what showed up at my door: monsters, superheroes, animals, a princess, and more.
Drive carefully – Let’s have a safe Halloween
Seen on Terrace Drive. Drivers are warned to slow down and be extra alert on Halloween, as kids will be out trick or treating tonight. There will only a thin sliver of moon, which means it will be very dark. And because Halloween isn’t just a kids’ holiday, Fairfax County Police will be stepping up … Continued
Peeping tom suspected arrested
Fairfax County Police arrested a suspected for a series of peeping tom incidents that have occurred since 2011. The suspect is Michael C. McCarter, 40, a fuel delivery truck driver who lives in Woodbridge, a news release from the Franconia Police District reports. He was arrested Oct. 25 and charged with peeping warrants. Detectives believe … Continued
Winter facilities needed to prevent hypothermia among the homeless
The approaching cold-weather season might be dismal and unpleasant for a lot of us, but it’s life-threatening for the area’s growing homeless population. During the winter, the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter, as part of the Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program, works with a network of religious facilities to provide the homeless with a warm place … Continued
‘Trunk ‘n Treat’: another way to celebrate Halloween
From the left: Sam Loeffler (Neo from “The Matrix”), Landon Gates (zombie), Benjy Loeffler (Boba Fett from “Star Wars”), and Warner Gates (detective). Warner goes to Glasgow Middle School; the others are at Bailey’s Elementary School. Local families got an early start on Halloween at the Trunk ’n Treat event Sunday evening in the parking … Continued