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

Terrence Modglin runs for Mason Supervisor

Andres Jimenez, the Democratic candidate running for Mason District supervisor, has an opponent for the Nov. 7 election. It’s not a Republican, though, it’s Terrence Modglin, running as an independent. At a recent meeting hosted by the Lafayette Village Community Association, Modglin described himself as “fiscally conservative and socially responsible.” Modglin was an Army officer … Continued

Mason Police District has a new commander

Capt. Patrick Brusch is the new commander of the Mason Police District. He was most recently commander of the Fairfax County Police Department’s violent crimes division. Lt. Christopher Mattus of the Mason station was promoted to assistant commander. Brusch replaced Capt. Loriann LaBarca, who served as Mason Police District commander for less than a year. … Continued

Andres Jimenez wins Democratic Primary for Mason District supervisor

Andres Jimenez has won the Democratic Primary for Mason District supervisor, with 35.24 percent of the vote, according to results reported by the Virginia Department of Elections. Jimenez, an at-large member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission who emphasized his background in environmental and climate advocacy, racked up a long list of endorsements, including Board … Continued

Mason supervisor candidate Steve Lee would address residents’ concerns

Steve Lee, a candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, promises to bring transparency and accessibility to the supervisor’s office. He would have an open-door policy, inviting residents to bring their concerns. Lee is one of four candidates running in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, June 20. With Mason District … Continued

Supervisor candidate Jimenez: missing in action on the Planning Commission

Mason District supervisor candidate Andres Jimenez is a member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission, yet he attended far fewer meetings than any other commissioner and rarely speaks when he does show up. That’s the conclusion of a report by Mason District residents George Waters, Larry Golfer, and Carole Bausell. They conducted a comprehensive analysis … Continued

Culmore activist Mark Tonkovic honored as a Community Champion

Mason Supervisor Penny Gross selected Mark Tonkovic as the 2023 Mason District Community Champion. Tonkovic was honored at an award ceremony hosted by Volunteer Fairfax last week along with the nine other community champions selected by the other Fairfax County supervisors. “Mark grew up in his Culmore/Bailey’s Crossroads community and moved back to his childhood … Continued

Mason District supervisor candidates outline their priorities and qualifications

The four candidates running in the Democratic Primary to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented their views on a wide-ranging series of issues at a forum on May 1. Speaking to a full house at the Mason Government Center, the candidates spoke about their qualifications and proposals, although they offered … Continued

Crime rose in 2022 in Mason District

Crime has risen in the Mason Police District in nearly every category in 2022 compared to 2021.   Crimes with the biggest increases include weapons violations, narcotics, robbery, and larceny. The following crime statistics are from a State of the Station presentation by Mason Police District Commander Capt. Loriann LaBarca and Lt. Daniel Spital at … Continued