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

Gross, Aiken clash on redevelopment issues at candidate forum

From the left: Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dick Saslaw, Gary Aiken, Jessica Swanson, Supervisor Penny Gross, Andres Jimenez, and Ricardy Anderson. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, clashed over how to revitalize aging commercial centers, the East County Office Building, and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School at a candidate forum March 18 … Continued

Large number of candidates running for local offices

This group is mostly Democratic elected officials in Northern Virginia. Democratic politicians and candidates turned in force for Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fete March 15. Rep. Gerry Connolly Connolly calls the annual event, held for the first time at the Ernst Center on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, “the holiest … Continued

Rachna Sizemore Heizer would bring experience as disability advocate to school board

Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) at her campaign launch event.  Rachna Sizemore Heizer, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board, vows to be the voice for the students who don’t have a voice – whether they are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, or otherwise aren’t heard. At Heizer’s campaign kickoff March … Continued

School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a full-time, hands-on board member

Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (left) and school board candidate Ricardy Anderson.  School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a hands-on, full-time board member who will spend lots of time visiting classrooms. Both Anderson and Jessica Swanson are vying to represent Mason District on the school board. At Anderson’s campaign launch event March … Continued

School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promotes equity for Mason District schools

Ricardy Anderson with her husband and children.  Annandale resident Ricardy Anderson believes her 21 years of experience in education – including more than 12 years as a principal – makes her an excellent choice for the Fairfax County School Board. Anderson is running for the Mason District seat on the board. She is seeking the … Continued

Justice High School rededicated at ceremony honoring Marshall, Johns, and Mendez

Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks at the rededication ceremony at Justice High School.  “All who walk through these halls will walk with pride,” said Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax at a rededication ceremony for Justice High School Sept. 7.  The ceremony recognized the official renaming of the school formerly known as JEB Stuart High School. 7 … Continued