The relentless march of artificial intelligence, with its insatiable hunger for data and processing power, is creating an unforeseen environmental and public health crisis....
The World Happiness Report, first published in 2012, is an annual survey that ranks countries by their citizens' self-reported happiness levels. Commissioned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the report utilizes data from the Gallup World Poll, which gathers responses from approximately 1,000 people per country. Respondents evaluate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10, assessing their overall satisfaction.
On March 18, 2025, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow mixed-use development on the 33-acre former AT&T site at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Jermantown Road. The proposal includes demolishing the early-1980s office building and constructing 854 housing units along with 110,850 square feet of retail and service space.
The Autism Society marks its 60th anniversary, celebrating decades of advocacy, support, and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Since 1965, it has...
Area governments are responding to significant alterations to the federal workforce, offering resources to constituents impacted by these changes. The Metropolitan Washington Council of...
"October 8" (also titled "October H8TE – The Fight for the Soul of America") is a 2025 documentary directed by Wendy Sachs and co-produced by Debra Messing. It is now playing at select theaters near you.
The film examines the surge of antisemitism in the United States following...
John Adams gets a lot of love from American historians. Maybe too much love, as his administration in 1798 enacted the notorious “Alien and Sedition Acts,” which was the first (but not last) Federal law that criminalized political dissent. The law was quickly repealed by Thomas Jefferson...
Romp n’ Roll
Romp n’ Roll, a kids gym and enrichment center, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting this past January at Fairfax City Mall, 9600 B Main Street.
At Romp n’ Roll, we offer a wide variety of enrichment classes designed to keep your child engaged and...
Congratulations to this year’s National STEM Finalists from all across the United States. The National STEM Festival celebrates the exceptional talents of our nation’s youth and the innovative businesses driving progress, all year round. The Festival’s mission is to guide bright minds toward careers in STEM and to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. This year’s Festival was hosted by EXPLR and was held from March 19 - 21 in DC.
Real Estate taxes are going up. The City Manager’s proposed budget increases the real estate tax rate by $0.095 to $1.125 per $100 of assessed value. For CY 2025, the average City resident’s (assessed value of $694,503) annual real estate tax bill would raise the average annual bill by $1,126.
In recent months, we have been reading in the media from AP News to Axios, about several Virginia colleges and universities that have begun dismantling their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in response to political pressures and potential federal funding implications. This trend aligns with broader national movements influenced by directives from the Trump administration and state-level leadership.
The City of Fairfax published its very first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), which provides a snapshot of the city’s financial activities during fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). The report includes key statistics and insights drawn from the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and...
Our cellphones in the modern world almost seem to be a mirror of us. They contain priceless memories, close friends, and necessary everyday apps among other things. It might therefore seem like a tragedy when our phones fall into a sink, toilet, or get trapped in a deluge. You might be shocked to find, though, that water damage is often treatable with professional assistance before you settle for a different phone.
On Feb. 22 2023, police sergeant Wesley Shifflett shot and killed Timothy McCree Johnson in an incident that has since sparked extensive controversy and debate around the use of deadly force by law enforcement. Johnson had reportedly fled after being caught shoplifting two pairs of sunglasses from the Nordstrom inside Tysons Corner Center. Police confronted him in a poorly-lit wooded area following a short foot pursuit. After issuing two commands to get on the ground, Shifflett fired two rounds at Johnson, striking him in the chest. He was pronounced dead 44 minutes later at Fairfax Hospital.
Havabite Eatery, a cherished family-owned restaurant in Old Town Fairfax will be closing its doors at 10416 Main Street on March 31, 2025, after 47 years of serving the community. Havabite Eatery is a staple in the Old Town Fairfax, offering homemade Greek, Italian, and American cuisines.
Shuffle dance, an energetic and captivating style, emerged from Melbourne's underground rave scene in the 1980s. Known for its fast footwork and smooth gliding motions, it has become a global phenomenon, thanks to social media.
National Cherry Blossom Festival announces events lineup for highly anticipated 2025 Season! National Park Service Reveals Peak Bloom prediction as March 18-31
“This festival is one of DC's most cherished traditions. It brings our city to life, boosts our local businesses, and showcases the very best of Washington,...
