The State of NoVa: Annandale


Posted at 05:15 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Annandale gangster sentenced to 17 years for extortion ring that terrorized Korean merchants
By Tom Jackman
Han Sa Yu, or ‘Thunder,’ terrorized for years with ‘Korean Night Breeders’

By Tom Jackman  |  05:15 AM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Annandale, Crime | Tags:  Han Sa Yu, Annandale, Va., Korean crime, extortion

Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 12/05/2012

Annandale’s John McHenry collapses while waiting for jury duty, saved by other jurors and defibrillator
By Tom Jackman
Nearby defibrillator in Fairfax courthouse beats “the Widowmaker.”

By Tom Jackman  |  05:00 AM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Annandale, Fairfax County, Courts | Tags:  John McHenry, Fairfax County, Annandale

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 11/15/2012

Annandale’s Dante Macario recalls his days as a B-24 nose gunner in World War II
By Tom Jackman
The veteran flew 30 missions as a nose gunner over France, Germany

By Tom Jackman  |  06:00 AM ET, 11/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Annandale | Tags:  Dante Macario, Annandale, World War II

Posted at 09:28 PM ET, 10/29/2012

Annandale massage parlor Peach Therapy was a full service brothel in heart of Fairfax County. Is it still?
By Tom Jackman
Former owner admitted prostitution. It remains open in heart of Fairfax Co.

By Tom Jackman  |  09:28 PM ET, 10/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Annandale, Crime, Fairfax County | Tags:  Peach Therapy, human trafficking, sex trafficking, Annandale

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 07/11/2011

Annandale High parents don’t want students transferred to higher-rated Woodson
By Tom Jackman
W.T. Woodson High School, just outside Fairfax City, is one of the top high schools in the area. But many Annandale High parents are opposed to a redistricting that would send their students there.

By Tom Jackman  |  01:57 PM ET, 07/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Annandale, Schools, Fairfax County | Tags:  Annandale High School, Virginia