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There was a great win for the Fairfax City environment on Earth Day. And a great lesson for tireless residents who continued to speak up about taxpayer dollars going to build destructive, wide, paved roads through our dwindling forests. A majority of council instructed staff to redesign the George Snyder “Trail” (GST), pause the Pickett run connector and cancel the Country Club Hills (CCH) connector. Thousands of mature trees will be spared and we will all benefit from cleaner air, reduced flooding, and lower temperatures. Great progress in a tree city that is lagging far behind on preservation focused environmental actions.

What makes you uniquely qualified for this position? As the only candidate currently with a job and a small business owner, I am deeply committed to the economic development of our Commonwealth. In Prince William County, we've been able to increase education investment by the county government every year I've been on the school board while keeping taxes relatively low, even reducing taxes this year.

For those of you who were re-elected to office, you will recall my deep concern with all of the changes imposed upon Mosby Woods, from street renamings, to conversion of our neighborhood street to a neighborway, to an asinine proposal to construct a roundabout at the entrance to our neighborhood on a road which terminates in our neighborhood, to installing signs and reflective  posts all up and down Fair Woods Parkway. These efforts were done in an attempt to facilitate bicycle traffic from the George Snyder Trail through our neighborhood to the other key points including the Vienna metro station. All along, we were told how important the neighborway was to the trail network, to bicyclists, and to overall connectivity. 

Magnesium is a vital mineral participating in over 300 bodily enzymes, crucial for energy creation, healthy muscles and nerves, strong bones, balanced blood sugar, and mental well-being. Many individuals do not consume enough magnesium. This article will discuss magnesium's importance, signs of deficiency, recommended intake, food sources, and the role of supplements.

Local governments in Virginia have long granted approvals like special permits, site plans, and subdivision plats to allow property development. Usually, these approvals stay valid for at least five years from the date they are approved, giving property owners and developers time to start their projects and...

Planet Virginia 2025 took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Independent News Press was delighted to be this year’s event partner and we enjoyed being at the festival for the entire day! The...

In an age marked by relentless stress and daily digital bombardment, the practice of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, emerges as a vital counterbalance. Originating in Japan in the 1980s as a response to rising urbanization and overwork, it invites us to slow down and immerse ourselves mindfully...

This proposal will significantly hurt restaurants in Fairfax City. From my restaurant point of view customers will see this as a 12% tax. Currently Meals tax is 4% and Sales tax is 6%. Many customers already ask “How much are taxes”. The proposal increases Meals tax to 6%...

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in Fairfax County. Extreme weather and high energy bills are hitting many households hard. From prolonged heatwaves to higher utility costs, it's becoming increasingly clear that climate change and economic strain are affecting us all. In response, Fairfax County is...

Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is celebrated with the kickoff of thousands of green programs, activities, and community events around the globe. 

Easter is an annual Christian celebration that takes place on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon (the first full moon following the vernal equinox). It commemorates the resurrection of religious figure Jesus Christ. After the solemn observance of events in Christ’s life during the majority of the Holy Week, joy and celebration culminate on its final day, Easter Sunday.  Every year, millions of Christians celebrate with feasts, communion with friends and family, and their own unique traditions.