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

Transportation, budget issues debated by candidates for Braddock District

Cook and Oleszek Braddock Supervisor John Cook (R) and challenger Janet Oleszek (D) clashed over taxes, spending, and transportation Oct. 9 at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters and other organizations. The is the second time Oleszek, a former school board member, is trying to unseat Cook. In 2011, she came within … Continued

School funding is main issue at supervisor candidates forum

NARFE members packed the room at the Mason Government Center to hear candidates running for the Board of Supervisors. The top priorities of Mollie Loeffler, independent candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, include alleviating overcrowded schools, bringing more life to the area’s commercial centers, and giving neighborhoods more of … Continued

Loeffler, candidate for supervisor, vows to listen to neighborhood concerns

Mollie Loeffler outlines her priorities. Mollie Loeffler, the independent candidate running for Mason supervisor, told supporters at a fundraiser June 14, “I want to make sure the community has a voice and that there is accountability at the supervisor’s office.” Loeffler, a neighborhood activist, says she is running because, “our district needs responsive leadership, new … Continued

Gross opens campaign office in Annandale

Penny Gross speaks to supporters at her campaign office. “I intend to win; I intend to win big,” Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross told supporters at the opening of her re-election campaign headquarters April 22. Dozens of local residents came to Gross’ campaign office, located in the former Healthway store on John Marr Drive in … Continued

The polls are open today until 7 p.m.

It’s Election Day – so be sure to vote. The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. If you’re not sure where to vote, you can look up your polling place on the Virginia Department of Elections website. You’ll need to comply with a new state law requiring voters to bring a photo ID to the … Continued

Congressional candidates share views on economy, guns, and climate change

Suzanne Scholte Residents of the 11th congressional district packed a meeting room at the Fairfax Regional Library Sept. 10 to hear from the three candidates challenging Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) in the November election. The participants were Republican Suzanne Scholte, Green Party candidate Joe Galdo, and Libertarian Marc Harrold. The session was hosted by the … Continued