Tania Hossain

Autumn in our community means cooler mornings, bright leaves, and harvest festivals. But for many residents, it also brings a wave of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Seasonal allergies aren’t just a springtime problem—fall has its own set of triggers.

Fairfax City’s popular Restaurant Week returns later this month, offering residents and visitors a chance to explore the city’s diverse dining scene at special...

Vienna residents have a new reason to indulge their sweet tooth: Shilla Bakery officially opened on July 30 at 340 Maple Avenue West, celebrated...

On August 10, 2025, NOVA Rugby proved that the only thing scarier than facing the Chicago Lions is being down 14 points at halftime… and still somehow thinking, “Yeah, we’ve got this.” And they did. With three tries in the second half, NOVA flipped a 0–14 hole into a 15–14 victory, leaving Chicago looking like they’d just been tackled by a freight train disguised as a rugby club. Somewhere in the chaos, fans in the stands aged approximately 20 years.

We recently discovered our child endured years of sexual and physical assault at the hands of another minor, a "best friend"—a parent's worst nightmare. We immediately contacted the Fairfax City police, and both my husband and I, along with our child, spoke with detectives, including a forensic detective. We were assured a juvenile petition would be filed and the perpetrator would face appropriate consequences. To our utter disgust, the detective later informed us that despite believing our child, there wasn't enough evidence to pursue a petition, simply stating, "it was so sad." We learned the detective had only spoken with the accused child's mother and brother, both of whom lied. Although the detective saw our video evidence that proved their lies, this was enough for our child's case to be completely dismissed. Our child was interrogated by a forensic interviewer for an hour, yet the accused was never even required to leave his home.

On August 1, 2025, George Mason University’s Board of Visitors voted Friday to grant President Gregory Washington a 1.5% pay raise, bringing his annual salary to roughly $823,452. The decision comes at a time when the university is facing four federal investigations and preparing to make significant changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Following a week of intense political engagement and several days of firehouse primary caucus and canvass, both major parties have now selected their nominees for the September 9th Special Election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. The race, triggered by the passing of longtime Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly on May 21st, promises to be one of the most closely watched contests in the Commonwealth this year.

Passwords have long been the standard for digital security, but their flaws—weak choices, reuse, and frequent data breaches—have made them a growing liability. Now, tech giants are leading a shift toward a passwordless future, promising both better security and a smoother user experience.

rganized Democratic volunteer, Radhika Murari, of Reston, VA. The 11CD Democratic Candidates Forum became a community event that grew from an invitation to meet the candidates in her living room to 200 people gathering at the Reston Community Center. The evening featured the following nine out of the ten declared Democratic candidates - Amy Roma, Irene Shin, Stella G. Pekarsky, Leo J. Martinez Nucete, James R. Walkinshaw, Candice Bennett, Amy Papanu, Dan Lee, and Priya Punnoose. Ross William Branstetter IV did not appear on stage.

The GOP's 11th Congressional District and the Fairfax Republican Committee jointly hosted two candidate forums that featured seven Republican candidates for Fairfax's 11th Congressional District Republican voters. The event aimed to highlight the seven contenders competing for the party's nomination ahead of the canvass scheduled for June 28 at Fairfax High School.