Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Legal notice

The following is a paid legal notice submitted by Bremer Law & Associates of Providence R.I. To Jarvin Alexander Garcia Gallardo:A complaint has been presented to the Providence Family Court of the State of Rhode Island by the Petitioner, Farida Yasminia Gramajo De Leon, seeking sole custody and special findings regarding the minor child Leonel … Continued

Virginia leaders react to the end of Roe

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, local elected leaders vow to support efforts to protect women’s reproductive rights in Virginia.  Meanwhile, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he will work to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. Abortions in Virginia are legal up to about 26 weeks. Youngkin had refused to reveal … Continued

New restorative justice program launched

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced a new program April 6 to provide restorative justice to certain individuals charged with crimes. The Deferral and Dismissal Pilot Program, called Taking Root, is a partnership between Descano’s office and the Opportunities Alternatives and Resources (OAR) organization. “The focus of Taking Root will be to address a … Continued

Judge denies motion for stay in TJ case

A federal judge rejected a motion by the Fairfax County School Board March 11 to delay implementation of the judge’s decision on the admissions process for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the Washington Post reports. Judge Claude Hilton of the U.S. District Court had previously ruled that the admissions system adopted by … Continued

An early win for school boards in mask mandate suit

A judge with the Arlington County Circuit Court has granted a temporary restraining order Feb. 4 against Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s ban on mask mandates. The ruling by Judge Louise DiMatteo involves a lawsuit filed by seven school boards, including Fairfax County, Alexandria, Arlington County, Falls Church, Hampton Roads, Prince William County, and Richmond. Related … Continued