Mercia Hobson

Freelance Reporter

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Virginia’s Hidden Wins: New Laws in Effect

From protecting primates to ending ‘mystery’ court bills to a bit of help for foster children.

New laws

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets 2026 Legislative Push

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

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Community News at a Glance

Community News at a Glance

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Could 2232 Process Cast a Shadow Over Western High School?

Deadline looms for Western High School amid regulatory standoff

Deadline looms for Western High School amid regulatory standoff

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New Voice for Braddock District Takes Office

Rachna Sizemore Heizer sworn in as supervisor; joins short list of long-serving representatives.

Rachna Sizemore Heizer sworn in as supervisor; joins short list of long-serving representatives.

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Rachna Sizemore Heizer Wins Braddock District Special Election

Secures Fairfax County Board supervisor seat, defeating Kenneth Balbuena by 5,873 votes.

Special election

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Cancer Kicks, Teen’s Nonprofit

Pink shoes inspire action, not inertia.

Cancer nonprofit

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Langley Senior's Anti-Vaping Campaign on TikTok

3 Million Views, Relatable, Authentic Content.

anti vaping

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The Pedestrians Who Never Saw Their Tomorrows

Survivor Leads Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets during International World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Street safety

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Early Voting for Braddock

Only registered residents within the Braddock District can vote.

Vote

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